CLIENT GOALS Nearly every room of this lovely Noe Valley home had been thoughtfully expanded and remodeled through its 120 years, short of the kitchen. Through this kitchen remodel, our clients wanted to remove the barrier between the kitchen and the family room and increase usability and storage for their growing family. DESIGN SOLUTION The kitchen design included modification to a load-bearing wall, which allowed for the seamless integration of the family room into the kitchen and the addition of seating at the peninsula. The kitchen layout changed considerably by incorporating the classic “triangle” (sink, range, and refrigerator), allowing for more efficient use of space. The unique and wonderful use of color in this kitchen makes it a classic – form, and function that will be fashionable for generations to come.

Farmhouse style kitchen remodel. Our clients wanted to do a total refresh of their kitchen. We incorporated a warm toned vinyl flooring (Nuvelle Density Rigid Core in Honey Pecan"), two toned cabinets in a beautiful blue gray and cream (Diamond cabinets) granite countertops and a gorgeous gas range (GE Cafe Pro range). By overhauling the laundry and pantry area we were able to give them a lot more storage. We reorganized a lot of the kitchen creating a better flow specifically giving them a coffee bar station, cutting board station, and a new microwave drawer and wine fridge. Increasing the gas stove to 36" allowed the avid chef owner to cook without restrictions making his daily life easier. One of our favorite sayings is "I love it" and we are able to say thankfully we heard it a lot.

CLIENT GOALS Nearly every room of this lovely Noe Valley home had been thoughtfully expanded and remodeled through its 120 years, short of the kitchen. Through this kitchen remodel, our clients wanted to remove the barrier between the kitchen and the family room and increase usability and storage for their growing family. DESIGN SOLUTION The kitchen design included modification to a load-bearing wall, which allowed for the seamless integration of the family room into the kitchen and the addition of seating at the peninsula. The kitchen layout changed considerably by incorporating the classic “triangle” (sink, range, and refrigerator), allowing for more efficient use of space. The unique and wonderful use of color in this kitchen makes it a classic – form, and function that will be fashionable for generations to come.

CLIENT GOALS Nearly every room of this lovely Noe Valley home had been thoughtfully expanded and remodeled through its 120 years, short of the kitchen. Through this kitchen remodel, our clients wanted to remove the barrier between the kitchen and the family room and increase usability and storage for their growing family. DESIGN SOLUTION The kitchen design included modification to a load-bearing wall, which allowed for the seamless integration of the family room into the kitchen and the addition of seating at the peninsula. The kitchen layout changed considerably by incorporating the classic “triangle” (sink, range, and refrigerator), allowing for more efficient use of space. The unique and wonderful use of color in this kitchen makes it a classic – form, and function that will be fashionable for generations to come.

With tall ceilings, an impressive stone fireplace, and original wooden beams, this home in Glen Ellyn, a suburb of Chicago, had plenty of character and a style that felt coastal. Six months into the purchase of their home, this family of six contacted Alessia Loffredo and Sarah Coscarelli of ReDesign Home to complete their home’s renovation by tackling the kitchen. “Surprisingly, the kitchen was the one room in the home that lacked interest due to a challenging layout between kitchen, butler pantry, and pantry,” the designer shared, “the cabinetry was not proportionate to the space’s large footprint and height. None of the house’s architectural features were introduced into kitchen aside from the wooden beams crossing the room throughout the main floor including the family room.” She moved the pantry door closer to the prepping and cooking area while converting the former butler pantry a bar. Alessia designed an oversized hood around the stove to counterbalance the impressive stone fireplace located at the opposite side of the living space. She then wanted to include functionality, using Trim Tech‘s cabinets, featuring a pair with retractable doors, for easy access, flanking both sides of the range. The client had asked for an island that would be larger than the original in their space – Alessia made the smart decision that if it was to increase in size it shouldn’t increase in visual weight and designed it with legs, raised above the floor. Made out of steel, by Wayward Machine Co., along with a marble-replicating porcelain countertop, it was designed with durability in mind to withstand anything that her client’s four children would throw at it. Finally, she added finishing touches to the space in the form of brass hardware from Katonah Chicago, with similar toned wall lighting and faucet.

Farmhouse style kitchen remodel. Our clients wanted to do a total refresh of their kitchen. We incorporated a warm toned vinyl flooring (Nuvelle Density Rigid Core in Honey Pecan"), two toned cabinets in a beautiful blue gray and cream (Diamond cabinets) granite countertops and a gorgeous gas range (GE Cafe Pro range). By overhauling the laundry and pantry area we were able to give them a lot more storage. We reorganized a lot of the kitchen creating a better flow specifically giving them a coffee bar station, cutting board station, and a new microwave drawer and wine fridge. Increasing the gas stove to 36" allowed the avid chef owner to cook without restrictions making his daily life easier. One of our favorite sayings is "I love it" and we are able to say thankfully we heard it a lot.

Our client's original kitchen lacked adequate storage and counter space. To create a more open flow from the living room to the kitchen, we decided to remove some walls and cabinets over the island, replacing with a ceiling-mount vent hood. We also incorporated an L-shaped counter along the north facing wall to maximize counter space and increase the amount of storage. The combination of custom gray distressed wood cabinetry and sparkling white quartzite countertops create a stunning atmosphere in this previously lackluster kitchen.

CLIENT GOALS Nearly every room of this lovely Noe Valley home had been thoughtfully expanded and remodeled through its 120 years, short of the kitchen. Through this kitchen remodel, our clients wanted to remove the barrier between the kitchen and the family room and increase usability and storage for their growing family. DESIGN SOLUTION The kitchen design included modification to a load-bearing wall, which allowed for the seamless integration of the family room into the kitchen and the addition of seating at the peninsula. The kitchen layout changed considerably by incorporating the classic “triangle” (sink, range, and refrigerator), allowing for more efficient use of space. The unique and wonderful use of color in this kitchen makes it a classic – form, and function that will be fashionable for generations to come.

Mid-sized transitional galley ceramic tile enclosed kitchen photo in Minneapolis with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, gray cabinets, quartzite countertops, white backsplash, ceramic backsplash, stainless steel appliances and no island

2011 NARI CAPITAL COTY FINALIST AWARD WINNER Project Scope-- The owners of this 1990’s colonial home were seeking to convert the existing space-constricted builder-grade kitchen into a generously-apportioned Tuscan-style country kitchen with lots of natural light, high-end appointments and a warmly textured interior design concept. Among other features they sought a mid-room island that would house critical appliances, complete the work triangle and provide dining counter space for three. They also wanted to include a professional-grade gas range. Challenges-- Situated between dining room and family room, the existing kitchen was small and poorly planned. The sink faced a blank wall and the appliances were inadequate for the owner’s gourmet cooking ambitions. To create the desired footprint, the contractor, Michael Nash Design, Build & Homes, created a plan that called for consolidating square footage in several rooms adjacent to the kitchen. This entailed removing two load bearing walls– one between the kitchen and dining room, a second separating the kitchen and family room– and shifting loads to newly installed structural supports carefully concealed within the resultant “open” floor plan. To accommodate new appliances (and work efficiencies) called for by this radically altered space plan, the design located the new professional gas range and other key features in the footprint formerly occupied by the breakfast room, a change that takes advantage of opportunities for a higher cathedral ceiling, better natural lighting and greater space. Solutions-- With this space plan resolved, the design team could now eliminate a picture window on the west elevation, designing a new elevation to accommodate a stucco cooktop flanked by a pair of custom Palladium windows. A side elevation slider was replaced with a French door. Infrastructure considerations included introducing gas lines needed for the 48” Viking cooktop range and re-routing plumbing. The 5’ x 9’ granite-surfaced custom designed island includes the primary kitchen sink, a dishwasher, microwave and dining overhang that provided seating for up to four. On another wall, the design called for installing ceiling flush “beaded” display pantries with open bookcases, and routed-in plumbing for a water fountain, a faucet and an ice-making machine. Glazed maple and cherry cabinetry increased available storage by over 50%. A recessed space was also created for a built-in vertical wine rack. Style-appropriate terra cotta tiling with mosaic bordering detailing extends into the home’s foyer. Other finishing work elements include crown molding with rounded turn posts and corbels.

This formerly cramped and outdated kitchen in one of Portland's most desirable neighborhoods, needed a complete remodel. By removing the chimney and widening the opening to the dining room, the kitchen increased twofold with room for a marble topped island and a second oven. Stacked Shaker cabinets painted white, subway tile and Calacatta marble a farmhouse sink, Rejuvenation fixtures and bin pulls all add to the charm of this now beautiful light filled kitchen. Lincoln Barbour Photography

This kitchen renovation transformed a dark, compartmentalized layout into a light-filled, highly functional space rooted in classic design. Reworking the original peninsula and pass-through allowed us to create a generous central island and dramatically increase both storage and usable workspace. Custom cabinetry extends to the ceiling with substantial architectural molding, while a furniture-inspired range hood and illuminated glass-front cabinetry bring character and balance to the room. A soft neutral palette, natural stone surfaces, textural backsplash and polished hardware complement the home's existing hardwood floors, creating a kitchen that feels fresh and refined while remaining appropriate to the architecture of the home. Thoughtful storage was equally important to the design, with extensive drawer storage, concealed pantry and appliance areas, tray dividers and cabinetry designed around the homeowners' everyday needs.

This kitchen renovation transformed a dark, compartmentalized layout into a light-filled, highly functional space rooted in classic design. Reworking the original peninsula and pass-through allowed us to create a generous central island and dramatically increase both storage and usable workspace. Custom cabinetry extends to the ceiling with substantial architectural molding, while a furniture-inspired range hood and illuminated glass-front cabinetry bring character and balance to the room. A soft neutral palette, natural stone surfaces, textural backsplash and polished hardware complement the home's existing hardwood floors, creating a kitchen that feels fresh and refined while remaining appropriate to the architecture of the home. Thoughtful storage was equally important to the design, with extensive drawer storage, concealed pantry and appliance areas, tray dividers and cabinetry designed around the homeowners' everyday needs.

This kitchen renovation transformed a dark, compartmentalized layout into a light-filled, highly functional space rooted in classic design. Reworking the original peninsula and pass-through allowed us to create a generous central island and dramatically increase both storage and usable workspace. Custom cabinetry extends to the ceiling with substantial architectural molding, while a furniture-inspired range hood and illuminated glass-front cabinetry bring character and balance to the room. A soft neutral palette, natural stone surfaces, textural backsplash and polished hardware complement the home's existing hardwood floors, creating a kitchen that feels fresh and refined while remaining appropriate to the architecture of the home. Thoughtful storage was equally important to the design, with extensive drawer storage, concealed pantry and appliance areas, tray dividers and cabinetry designed around the homeowners' everyday needs.

This kitchen renovation transformed a dark, compartmentalized layout into a light-filled, highly functional space rooted in classic design. Reworking the original peninsula and pass-through allowed us to create a generous central island and dramatically increase both storage and usable workspace. Custom cabinetry extends to the ceiling with substantial architectural molding, while a furniture-inspired range hood and illuminated glass-front cabinetry bring character and balance to the room. A soft neutral palette, natural stone surfaces, textural backsplash and polished hardware complement the home's existing hardwood floors, creating a kitchen that feels fresh and refined while remaining appropriate to the architecture of the home. Thoughtful storage was equally important to the design, with extensive drawer storage, concealed pantry and appliance areas, tray dividers and cabinetry designed around the homeowners' everyday needs.

1st floor and kitchen redesign and remodel by the team at Advance Design Studio. Our clients needed increased pantry storage, a brighter space, and a functional island. It was our pleasure to bring their vision to life! This pot filler makes everyday dinners easier, especially for our clients' children who love to make their own pasta.

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Transitional kitchen photo in Seattle

When a visual artist purchases a mass production home in one of Wilmington, NC’s developing neighborhoods, she quickly realizes that the builder’s standard house plans and amenity options lack the personality she craved. A chance visit to the Kitchen & Bath Design Studio showroom proves to be ‘love at first sight’ when a designer listens to the artist’s needs and immediately produces a tile sample that matches the artist’s vision. Can our designer achieve the client’s vision while respecting the production builder’s restrictions and architectural plans? Of course she can! To satisfy the client’s wish list, the kitchen design required a larger island, more counter space, and semi-custom cabinetry. The client settled on Brazilian cherry-style flooring, her favorite of the builder-approved upgrades for flooring. Iridescent glass mosaic tile and multiple chandelier pendants brought in the “bling factor” at the top of the client’s list—she has penchant for “bright, shiny objects” and wanted her kitchen to reflect a Farmhouse Chic or Rustic Glam aesthetic. Left to her own devices, the client would have veered toward a more liberal, Liberace-esque application of bling, so the designer introduced a neutral color palette and warm, polished nickel finishes as a counterbalance to all of that sparkle and shine. Working within the builder’s constraints, the designer made changes to the kitchen’s layout to increase island workspace and nearly double countertop space. The client had to go with an entry-level builder-approved refrigerator available in only one fridge counter depth size. So the designer moved the pantry location, situating it behind the refrigerator and then recessed the refrigerator into the pantry to cheat the counter depth needed to flow seamlessly with the semi-custom cabinetry line. She also maximized drawers and upper cabinets to increase storage space, but did not take the upper cabinets to the ceiling to respect the home’s half crown molding details. Chris Davis Photography

This kitchen renovation transformed a dark, compartmentalized layout into a light-filled, highly functional space rooted in classic design. Reworking the original peninsula and pass-through allowed us to create a generous central island and dramatically increase both storage and usable workspace. Custom cabinetry extends to the ceiling with substantial architectural molding, while a furniture-inspired range hood and illuminated glass-front cabinetry bring character and balance to the room. A soft neutral palette, natural stone surfaces, textural backsplash and polished hardware complement the home's existing hardwood floors, creating a kitchen that feels fresh and refined while remaining appropriate to the architecture of the home. Thoughtful storage was equally important to the design, with extensive drawer storage, concealed pantry and appliance areas, tray dividers and cabinetry designed around the homeowners' everyday needs.