02/17/2022
This project is one of my favorites as the transformation is astounding. This extremely busy family of 5 was constantly on the move with 2 professionals and 3 teenagers all involved in sports and school activities, their life was nothing short of crazy. Then……COVID hit, and things slowed down as workplaces and schools were closed. The plans were already in the works to redo the kitchen, but the full scope came to light after finding out what their needs really were. They felt the house was dated with the dark rich wood tones, beech wood floors and broken up rooms. They wanted to open the space up so they could gather as a family but still spread out enough for everyone to have the room they needed to do whatever task necessary.
We started by gutting the kitchen, removing both pantry closets, separating hallway walls, and enlarging the sunroom opening to create one large space with several areas to cook, work and relax. We then removed all the existing beech wood flooring throughout and took down the dark wallpaper in the powder bath. New oak hardwood was installed and finished in the same color light stain as the cabinets. The gorgeous new kitchen cabinets are a combination of enameled pieces mixed with rift and quarter white oak with a light stain. The center island is HUGE – giving great workspace, lots of storage and seating for 5. Professional appliances, stunning quartz countertops and great details like a pot filler, prep sink, new lighting and backsplash were used to give the space the finishing touch. In place of the old closet pantry, we installed a custom bar cabinet with butcher block countertop that adds extra storage as well as beautiful design element. The sunroom was turned into a multi-purpose room boasting and coffee/smoothy bar, beverage center, tons of countertop space, a workstation, and a place to sit and relax. The entire main floor was repainted in a light airy color. The carpet was removed from the upper stair well and wood treads and risers were installed giving it the added richness they desired. The powder bath facelift included enameling the existing wainscoting, adding a new floating vanity and fixtures, and installing a fun patterned wall paper. The dining room area was separated by arched openings that were squared off to enlarge them and give them a more updated feel. New lighting was installed throughout the main floor and new carpet was added on the lower stair system.
In the master suite, I removed the existing dark vanities that were lacking storage and installed new enameled cabinets with lots of great storage, concrete looking quartz countertops with a built-up edge, new mirrors, bath and lighting fixtures were installed to give a modern feel.