A dry bar built into the base cabinet with heavy duty roll out shelves conceal all your beverages and glassware until it's time to entertain.
Large elegant u-shaped ceramic tile eat-in kitchen photo in Boston with a double-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, soapstone countertops, green backsplash, stone slab backsplash, stainless steel appliances and a peninsula

Download our free ebook, Creating the Ideal Kitchen. DOWNLOAD NOW For many, extra time at home during COVID left them wanting more from their homes. Whether you realized the shortcomings of your space or simply wanted to combat boredom, a well-designed and functional home was no longer a want, it became a need. Tina found herself wanting more from her Old Irving Park home and reached out to The Kitchen Studio about adding function to her kitchen to make the most of the available real estate. At the end of the day, there is nothing better than returning home to a bright and happy space you love. And this kitchen wasn’t that for Tina. Dark and dated, with a palette from the past and features that didn’t make the most of the available square footage, this remodel required vision and a fresh approach to the space. Lead designer, Stephanie Cole’s main design goal was better flow, while adding greater functionality with organized storage, accessible open shelving, and an overall sense of cohesion with the adjoining family room. The original kitchen featured a large pizza oven, which was rarely used, yet its footprint limited storage space. The nearby pantry had become a catch-all, lacking the organization needed in the home. The initial plan was to keep the pizza oven, but eventually Tina realized she preferred the design possibilities that came from removing this cumbersome feature, with the goal of adding function throughout the upgraded and elevated space. Eliminating the pantry added square footage and length to the kitchen for greater function and more storage. This redesigned space reflects how she lives and uses her home, as well as her love for entertaining. The kitchen features a classic, clean, and timeless palette. White cabinetry, with brass and bronze finishes, contrasts with rich wood flooring, and lets the large, deep blue island in Woodland’s custom color Harbor – a neutral, yet statement color – draw your eye. The kitchen was the main priority. In addition to updating and elevating this space, Tina wanted to maximize what her home had to offer. From moving the location of the patio door and eliminating a window to removing an existing closet in the mudroom and the cluttered pantry, the kitchen footprint grew. Once the floorplan was set, it was time to bring cohesion to her home, creating connection between the kitchen and surrounding spaces. The color palette carries into the mudroom, where we added beautiful new cabinetry, practical bench seating, and accessible hooks, perfect for guests and everyday living. The nearby bar continues the aesthetic, with stunning Carrara marble subway tile, hints of brass and bronze, and a design that further captures the vibe of the kitchen. Every home has its unique design challenges. But with a fresh perspective and a bit of creativity, there is always a way to give the client exactly what they want [and need]. In this particular kitchen, the existing soffits and high slanted ceilings added a layer of complexity to the lighting layout and upper perimeter cabinets. While a space needs to look good, it also needs to function well. This meant making the most of the height of the room and accounting for the varied ceiling features, while also giving Tina everything she wanted and more. Pendants and task lighting paired with an abundance of natural light amplify the bright aesthetic. The cabinetry layout and design compliments the soffits with subtle profile details that bring everything together. The tile selections add visual interest, drawing the eye to the focal area above the range. Glass-doored cabinets further customize the space and give the illusion of even more height within the room. While her family may be grown and out of the house, Tina was focused on adding function without sacrificing a stunning aesthetic and dreamy finishes that make the kitchen the gathering place of any home. It was time to love her kitchen again, and if you’re wondering what she loves most, it’s the niche with glass door cabinetry and open shelving for display paired with the marble mosaic backsplash over the range and complimenting hood. Each of these features is a stunning point of interest within the kitchen – both brag-worthy additions to a perimeter layout that previously felt limited and lacking. Whether your remodel is the result of special needs in your home or simply the excitement of focusing your energy on creating a fun new aesthetic, we are here for it. We love a good challenge because there is always a way to make a space better – adding function and beauty simultaneously.

Luxury handmade kitchen from our New Hampshire Collection. The hand painted kitchen is custom made in our solid wood framed cabinet style with detailed doors and drawers. Armac Martin handles complete the look.

Cottage medium tone wood floor and brown floor kitchen/dining room combo photo in San Francisco with white walls

The adjacent wine bar area was designed to house a built in U Line wine refrigerator and house all of the tall alcohol bottles and wine & beverage glasses. The glazed green cabinetry matches the island. Kate Falconer Photography

Example of a mid-sized cottage l-shaped dark wood floor and brown floor eat-in kitchen design in New York with a farmhouse sink, raised-panel cabinets, gray cabinets, solid surface countertops, stainless steel appliances and an island

This bar is part of the Family room. It has custom glass shelves, custom-designed, and fabricated stone counter. There are 2 Subzero fridges to keep beverages cold. It is wonderful to have an entertaining area.

JANE BEILES
Home bar - contemporary home bar idea in New York

The newly remodeled kitchen includes a built-in dry bar area with beverage center and arched glass display cabinets.
Mid-sized minimalist light wood floor and brown floor dry bar photo in St Louis with glass-front cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz countertops, white backsplash, ceramic backsplash and white countertops

Kitchen - transitional kitchen idea in Atlanta

Open concept kitchen - large traditional u-shaped dark wood floor and brown floor open concept kitchen idea in San Francisco with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island, marble countertops and subway tile backsplash

Build: Graystone Custom Builders, Interior Design: Blackband Design, Photography: Ryan Garvin
Great room - mid-sized farmhouse medium tone wood floor and beige floor great room idea in Orange County with white walls

This traditional kitchen design is packed with features that will make it the center of this home. The white perimeter kitchen cabinets include glass front upper cabinets with in cabinet lighting. A matching mantel style hood frames the large Wolf oven and range. This is contrasted by the gray island cabinetry topped with a wood countertop. The walk in pantry includes matching cabinetry with plenty of storage space and a custom pantry door. A built in Wolf coffee station, undercounter wine refrigerator, and convection oven make this the perfect space to cook, socialize, or relax with family and friends. Photos by Susan Hagstrom

Photos: Josh Caldwell
Mid-sized trendy galley light wood floor and gray floor wet bar photo in Salt Lake City with flat-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, quartz countertops and glass sheet backsplash

Photography by Blackstone Studios Design by Chelly Wentworth Decorating by Lord Design Restoration by Arciform In a tiny little area a lot of cool looking function was created in great proximity to the media room and easy access to outside as well.

Penza Bailey Architects was contacted to update the main house to suit the next generation of owners, and also expand and renovate the guest apartment. The renovations included a new mudroom and playroom to accommodate the couple and their three very active boys, creating workstations for the boys’ various activities, and renovating several bathrooms. The awkwardly tall vaulted ceilings in the existing great room and dining room were scaled down with lowered tray ceilings, and a new fireplace focal point wall was incorporated in the great room. In addition to the renovations to the focal point of the home, the Owner’s pride and joy includes the new billiard room, transformed from an underutilized living room. The main feature is a full wall of custom cabinetry that hides an electronically secure liquor display that rises out of the cabinet at the push of an iPhone button. In an unexpected request, a new grilling area was designed to accommodate the owner’s gas grill, charcoal grill and smoker for more cooking and entertaining options. This home is definitely ready to accommodate a new generation of hosting social gatherings. Mitch Allen Photography

Designed By: Robby And Lisa Griffin Photos By: Desired Photo
Example of a small trendy single-wall porcelain tile and black floor dry bar design in Houston with shaker cabinets, gray cabinets, granite countertops, gray backsplash, glass tile backsplash and gray countertops

Transitional medium tone wood floor and brown floor dining room photo in San Diego with white walls

Example of a transitional home theater design in Salt Lake City