We Had A Beautiful Home, But Some Things Were Outdated & Didn't Work For Us
My Client's Home Has Great Space, But She Needed A 'Lift'. The current kitchen didn't work for this family and certainly not in their current stage of life.
Buying the house is a huge and important step, but its definatly not the last. Making a home is a whole different process.
They knew they would have to update it at some point. I was thrilled when they called me and were ready to start planning.
Here are a few things to keep in mind when recreating your space:
Light!
Working in the film/photo industry I am a self described "light snob". This home was not taking advantage of the light that was naturally pouring in. This is one of the issues we wanted to solve for.
2. Space Planning!
We discussed how my client's live in their space. I feel a little like a detective in this phase.
How do you use your space?
What do you need to change?
What kind of flow works best for you?
How do you entertain?
This family entertains a large extended family, works from home, is raising a family....& they love to cook.
3. Color!
What are you drawn to aesthetically?
What kitchens have you seen and loved?
What are the spaces adjacent to your kitchen?
When purchasing home decor, what colors are you dawn to?
My clients were not afraid of color they just didn't know where to start. Sound familiar?
The before was not bad, just didn't work for this family in this season of life.
The design was a classic take with modern features, blending timeless elements with contemporary conveniences to suit the family's needs and style. The layout optimized space and functionality, allowing for relaxation and social interaction.
We removed a door to enhance natural light in the room.
Initially, it seemed counterintuitive, but the two existing doors were cluttering the space and hindering movement. To improve functionality, we replaced them with a double French door that opens to the patio, providing a beautiful connection to the outdoors and allowing abundant natural light to enter.
The new French doors, with their large glass panes, make the room feel airy and spacious, compensating for the light lost from the removed door. Additionally, we incorporated a pantry cabinet, which greatly enhances kitchen storage and organization, making the space tidier and more efficient.
We transformed the room into a more functional and visually appealing environment.
The changes improved flow and usability while creating a brighter, welcoming atmosphere for the family to enjoy.
This space is so adorable. We reimagined this awkward square cabinet space over the lower level stairwell into a perfect little coffee & cookbook nook. We made a custom arched space with lovely gold accents to frame out the shelves.
This client LOVES to cook! Why not show off her beautiful cookbooks?
We were able to bounce a ton of light around with these stunning cabinets, in ceiling lighting, and stunning modern pendant lights. We said good bye to the "boob" lights from the 90's.
The ten foot island is a major upgrade to this kitchen! It is stunning! Because we removed the peninsula we were able to create this custom island in a beautiful green color. This island can seat four adults comfortably.
This kitchen is now warm and inviting.
It has transformed from a dark, outdated space that was functional but had a dull and uninspiring atmosphere.
Below you can see where were able to get all the storage and additional refrigeration my clients really wanted.
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