The clients, who had lived in the home for more than ten years were eager to remodel their kitchen. They love to entertain and cook and the existing space made that difficult. The existing kitchen presented three major design problems; the space was disconnected from major activity zones of the home, including the dining room and morning room; it was dark, and it was dated with cabinetry that was beginning to fall apart. After researching the history of this 1950’s home it became clear that several additions and previous remodels had moved the house away from its original classical revival style and into its current discombobulated state. The main goal of the remodel was to update the kitchen to suit a modern lifestyle and address the client’s specific problems while still maintaining classical elements. The wall dividing the kitchen and morning room was removed to create a better flow and bring additional light into the space.
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Before: The space was disconnected from major activity zones of the home including the dining room and morning room.
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The main goal of the remodel was to update the kitchen to suit a modern lifestyle and address the client's specific problems while still maintaining classical elements.
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Given that the kitchen is not very large and the proximity of the refrigerator and the range we chose to add a cabinetry panel on the refrigerator to help it blend with the cabinetry and not overwhelm the space with stainless steel.
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Larger windows were added to the sink wall to increase natural light in space and views to the backyard. A picture window and small side door were removed and a large sliding door was added to increase connection with the backyard & grill area.
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Distressed strand bamboo flooring was installed in the kitchen, morning room and dining room to create continuity and flow throughout the area.
