08/31/2026
⭐ Introducing: The Five-Star Revival ⭐
Talk about a transformation! For The Five-Star Revival, our team at PDQ helped take this kitchen from dark and divided to bright, open, and completely reimagined.
By removing the wall separating the kitchen and dining room, we were able to create a new layout with better flow, more functionality, and plenty of room to gather. The new design allowed us to incorporate two separate seating areas—a new kitchen island with seating for four, plus an extended countertop overhang along the sink perimeter with room for four additional stools. We also relocated the refrigerator, allowing its former location to become a new pantry area for additional storage. To the left of the refrigerator's new location, we added a dedicated coffee bar, creating another functional area within the kitchen while making great use of the newly opened space.
The existing cabinetry, countertops, and flooring were removed to make way for an entirely new look. Water lines were relocated to accommodate the new kitchen layout, followed by beautiful new cabinetry from CWP, quartz countertops, and a farmhouse sink. A grid-set backsplash keeps the design clean and classic, while a horizontal green accent adds just the right amount of color and personality. New pendant lighting and LED can lights brighten the space, while the new range hood was vented directly to the exterior. Finishing touches included a new faucet, soap dispenser, garbage disposal button, and all-new base trim.
The transformation didn't stop in the kitchen! Carpet One removed the existing tile flooring and installed new LVP, helping create a seamless transition throughout the newly opened space.
The entire interior of the home also received fresh paint, giving everything a brighter, refreshed feel. In the living room, we bumped out the existing fireplace and added a decorative fireplace insert with a coordinating trim kit, creating a beautiful new focal point.
From removing walls and completely reworking the layout to adding thoughtful storage, eight additional seats, a dedicated coffee bar, and all of the finishing details, The Five-Star Revival gave this home a fresh start while creating a space that's ready for everyday living, entertaining, and plenty of time spent together. ⭐
Keep scrolling to see where this transformation started—the before and after is one you don't want to miss!
📸 After Photos | Emma Tuttle Photography 📸
PDQ Team 👥
Estimator | Marsha Schmitt-Fulton
Interior Designer | Payton Summers
Lead Carpenter | Marcus Blake
PDQ Local Partners 🤝
Flooring & Tile Materials | Carpet One Topeka
Countertops | Sarto Countertops
Cabinets | Custom Wood Products
Electrical | Gryphon Electric LLC
Plumbing | J1 Plumbing