09/24/2026
✨ Out with the old, and completely in love with the new ✨
We finally took down the walls, ditched the dated tile, and gave this kitchen the open-concept footprint it always deserved.
By removing the partition between the original kitchen and dining area, we were able to completely transform the flow of the home. The cramped, U-shaped layout was replaced with an expansive central island in a stunning slate blue, complete with built-in appliances and seating for the whole family. We swapped out the old brown countertops and traditional upper cabinets for bright white shaker cabinetry, a custom range hood, and elegant marble-veined quartz countertops. Wide-plank flooring ties the entire open space together, flowing naturally into a newly integrated dining nook.
Here is a closer look at the design changes:
The Transformation Breakdown
📏 Layout: Knocked down the main dividing wall to merge the kitchen and dining room into one cohesive, light-filled space.
🏝️ The Island: Added a massive central island featuring a slate blue base, built-in microwave, beverage fridge, and gold hardware.
💨 Cabinetry & Hood: Upgraded to crisp white shaker-style cabinets extended to the ceiling, anchored by a beautiful custom-crafted hearth hood.
◽️ Surfaces: Replaced dark granite countertops and basic tile with a clean picket-tile backsplash and polished white quartz surfaces.
🪵 Flooring: Swapped out two different types of flooring (dated kitchen tile and traditional thin oak planks) for a uniform, warm wide-plank wood floor throughout.
💡 Lighting: Layered in oversized white cone pendant lights with brass accents over the island to complement the new recessed ceiling lights.