When we first meet with a client to discuss their needs and wants, functionality in a space is always top of mind. If you’ve purchased a home that doesn’t meet your needs, or your growing family has phased you out of an existing space, a renovation focused on functionality can make all the difference in the world.
That’s just what we did in a recent kitchen renovation. The existing kitchen didn’t work for our client’s lifestyle, but a careful reconfiguration transformed the space into a perfect fit for their family.
Checkout the behind-the-scenes of this stunning renovation.
Dreaming + Planning
The primary problem we needed to tackle was the layout of the existing kitchen—it had two islands with the stovetop in the middle of the room, which wasn’t ideal for our clients’ family. We opened up the entire layout of the kitchen, changing everything around to create the perfect “triangle working space,” then creatively coming up with ways to tuck in appliances and essentials around the room.
With the bones of the plan in place, we then turned our attention toward design. If you know anything about our team, it’s that we love working with color, so we were thrilled when our clients were drawn toward this stunning green paint that became the focal point of this mid century modern project. We also added a navy paint and dark wallpaper throughout the breakfast nook area, added a black sink, and finished the look with gold accessories.
One of our favorite aspects of the project were the custom cabinets we added in partnership with Century Living. The team supported us every step of the way, and was key in helping our vision come to life.
Process + Building
With all the final plans in place, it was time to roll up our sleeves and get to work. We partnered with general contractors The Dan Company to help bring out vision to life—and they certainly delivered. While this build was a large aesthetic transformation, we were also tasked with relocating and creatively placing things like a double trash pullout, an ice maker, microwave drawer, and freezer drawer, all of which helped maximize the space. The Dan Company helped us execute this flawlessly!
For added storage, we creatively configured the island so that hidden cabinet storage is tucked behind the seating area. The final touch was a custom hood matching the mid century modern style, made from a fluted walnut wood that would become a focal point in the room.
The Big Reveal
We were thrilled with the way all aspects of this renovation came together so beautifully for our clients. Take a look at the final result!
Are you ready to make your existing space more functional? We’re here to help!
