Custom window seat and cushions in the homeowner's favorite shades of periwinkle blue and greens bring a joyful splash of color to this corner. By streamlining the bottom edge of this new window treatment, the homeowners are able to enjoy more light in this room. New, lighter wall and ceiling colors are a breath of fresh air. Installation by Phil Boone.

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Take a look around this rural farmhouse in Alexis, Illinois that Village Home Stores was able to help transform. We opened up the layout and updated the materials for a whole new look and a nod to the great original style of the home. Laundry, coffee station, kitchen, and bathroom remodel managed from start to finish by the expert team at Village Home Stores. Featured in Kitchen: Koch Classic Cabinetry in the Prairie door and Maple Pearl finish with Umber glaze applied. Cambria Quartz in the Canterbury design. Featured in Bathroom: Koch Classic Cabinetry in the Prairie door and Maple Taupe finish. Onyx Collection bath countertops with integrated bowls in "Granada" gloss color and white bowls. Memoir series painted tiles in "Star Griege" also featured.

THE SETUP Our journey began with a familiar face — Alicia had previously transformed the client’s mother’s home, establishing a trusted relationship that naturally led to this personal project. The client desired a kitchen that truly reflected her own style while facilitating seamless entertaining. Design Vision: The original kitchen, segregated from the dining area by a wall, hindered the flow of interaction and space. Our client envisioned a unified area where she could engage with guests in both the kitchen and dining room simultaneously. Moreover, the space lacked a central island, relying instead on a floorplan anchored by cabinetry in a u-shaped layout. Design Objectives: Open up the space for an airy design conducive to entertaining large gatherings Modernize the kitchen to be both stylish and functional Integrate the design with the home’s new black-framed windows and doors Relocate the cooktop to a central position to enhance usability and interaction Design Challenges: Removing the wall between the kitchen and dining room would necessitate the rerouting of existing HVAC ductwork that services the upper floor Limited pantry space in the existing kitchen The existing u-shaped layout of the kitchen restricted functionality and storage options Insufficient space for wine storage The client desired a raised-furniture look for the island, but without showing a new downdraft vent THE RENEWED SPACE Design Solutions: We added a second HVAC unit to the upper floor and rerouted the existing ductwork in that wall Created tall pantry pullouts on either side of the fridge to maximize dry goods storage Designed a long island to facilitate cooking stations and dining moments Created a stylish open display cabinet for wine Engineered a dual-design island with a footed floating aesthetic on one side, and a full floor reach on the other to conceal the new downdraft ventilation. Paired with the newly opened adjacent dining room featuring a wet bar, the kitchen has become a stylish and highly functional space for cooking and entertaining. Following a large baby shower hosted by the client (which seamlessly accommodated an 80-person gathering!), it is clear that the new design not only meets but exceeds the needs for hosting and everyday living. This project was a harmonious blend of the client’s vision and Alicia’s innovative design solutions, resulting in a kitchen that truly embodies personalized elegance and functionality.

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