I had the privilege to meet and work for a very dear couple recently who decided that a kitchen update was long overdue. We first tackled a bedroom and bath remodel and then rolled up our sleeves to take on this kitchen. They have a fairly traditional home and tastes so we made all our choices based on that preference. What a good time we had making a beautiful everyday space for them and a warm gathering place for larger events with friends and family!
I find it best to make choices in a remodeling project that do not look inappropriate to the rest of the home. We chose white custom cabinetry with an updated but traditional look. Wood floors and modern lighting give a warm glow to the finished kitchen and help it integrate seamlessly with the rest of the home. The furniture base and crown molding add a classic timeless touch.
Before. Look at all that potential!
Before. Ooh.
Before. It took a few days to convince everyone that the beams needed to go. I was very persistent.
Day 1. It is surprising how quickly a team can demo a kitchen!
A few weeks later, drywall is finished and painted, new recessed lights are in, and it is finally cabinet delivery day.
Granite countertops followed soon after the cabinets.
Running water is a major step in remodeling. And a great relief!
A long view from the garage door.
Corner unit with appliance garage, angled upper and lower cabinets, and drawers instead of a carousel. This is one of my favorite ways to handle corners. Notice all the work space available in front of the appliance garage.
Area to the right of the sink. The cabinet with glass doors has LED lighting and glass shelves. This is a beautiful way to highlight special stemware.
The client asked for her oven to be raised for easy access. We added a lit cabinet with a soft turquoise bead board back to showcase some of her favorite items.
Spice drawer to the left of the cooktop.
What a lovely and inviting kitchen to call home.
Adjacent family room
The clients are delighted with their new kitchen and made this project a joy for each person that was involved in the process. New kitchens are time consuming, but so worth it in the end. My client had this to say about the project. I am pretty confident that he likes it!
Deb,
After viewing the before picture and serious thought, I have decided that I want to put back the popcorn, the beams, the light fixture in the middle of the room, the old cabinets, the green counter tops, and place the ice box [you call it a refrigerator] in a most visible location. The wall paper is acceptable but the paper towels on the counter is a matter of personal choice. You and Lea can decide that. Also I think the house would be more salable if we replace the broken inter-con system in the wall.
The painter said that he just finished a kitchen in a 2,000,000 home whose kitchen was not as beautiful as ours, but painters are notorious for eye sight problem due to over-exposure to fumes. And that raised another question about the remodeling. How does the rest of the house feel about spending so much time on the kitchen? Might not the bedroom upstairs complain and feel under-appreciated? In which case it might rebel and not allow us to sleep there.
Ah well, Lea thinks it is beautiful. Lowell thinks it is beautiful. You think it is beautiful. I probably will adjust to more light and modern design and great taste in time.
JR
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