Interiors

Peaceful, Lightened Kitchen

A modern kitchen with light gray cabinets, countertop, and a stainless steel refrigerator. There is a window above the sink, potted plants on the counter, and a bowl of oranges on the island. A patterned rug runs along the hardwood floor.

The kitchen in the new home of our client was dated, dark, and functionally awkward. It had a peninsula that bordered a breakfast dining area — a redundant seating decision that left the space feeling cramped and cut off.

Our client already had plans from a kitchen and bath showroom at her consultation. We made a few layout edits (including taking out a corner cabinet and removing upper cabinets around the sink window), and selected finishes that would function well in her busy household with small kids (cabinets would be stained, not painted, to avoid chipping).

A cluttered kitchen with wooden cabinets, a green countertop, a stove, a refrigerator, and various items on the counter and table, including a bag, canned foods, electronic devices, and boxes.

BEFORE

The sink window was a natural focal point. By leaving ample space on either side of the window, and shifting storage to appliance garages on the perpendicular wall, we created open space and soft texture with counter-to-ceiling variegated herringbone tile. The result is a kitchen with increased storage that also feels larger.

Kitchen with a window over the sink, a white sink with a brown towel, potted plants, and a patterned rug.
Modern kitchen with white countertops, gray cabinets, a white herringbone tile backsplash, two glass pendant lights, a window above the sink, a bowl of oranges on the island, and various decor and kitchen essentials.

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