Project Brief

This is a total kitchen makeover in a 1957 home. The original painted cabinets, pink laminate and avocado green appliances were original to the home. The new homeowner wanted a more modern kitchen area with plenty of storage. The walls between the kitchen and breakfast area, as well as part of the wall in the adjacent den area were removed to make the kitchen and breakfast area approximately 450 sq ft. An additional 150 sq ft of space was added on to the back of the breakfast room for a separate utility room and powder bath. By coffering the ceiling up to 9 feet, it makes the area seem much larger and open, which is perfect for their entertaining needs.

The owner chose Cordell cabinets in a medium cherry stain. Granite countertops and black appliances complement the cabinets. Because the customer entertains often, a big feature of this kitchen is the lighting options that were installed. We installed 10 recessed light fixtures in the ceiling, under cabinet lighting for each of the wall cabinets and overhanging light fixtures on the top of the cabinets over the crown molding, all on dimmer switches, giving the customer the opportunity to change the mood of the room by simply flipping a switch or moving the dimmer setting. . The double wall oven is set on an angle in the corner and also has a warming drawer under it. The customer initially did not want an island but now admits the 4 x 4 foot island is one of the best features of the kitchen, both as a work station and for serving food during a party. On the far wall of the breakfast area, we installed an under counter wine chiller and custom built stemware racks behind customized glass cabinet doors. The far walls are anchored with 8 foot tall storage cabinets on each side. The pantry is 3 ft wide and 8 ft high. The pantry, as well as all of the lower cabinets, is fitted with rollout shelves that allow the homeowner to easily access the 24-inch deep cabinets. There is also a large drawer under the built-in microwave that the stores all of the appliances that often clutter counter space; the coffeemaker, toaster, blender and other appliances all fit in the deep drawer that also rolls out and is behind doors. The kitchen is filled with storage space.