From cramped cabinets & 70s shag carpet to Open & Airy Old world Charm

Before

Homeowners, Jerome and Deborah purchased this home because they loved its location and acre lot. Fortunately the bones of this house were great. Leaving no stone unturned, both of these avid DIY’ers were ready and willing to take on the challenge of a MAJOR remodel and I was excited to help them with the process!

A lonely gas stove sitting in the corner of this oddly configured kitchen. — A lonely gas stove sitting in the corner of this oddly configured kitchen.

Dated wood cabinetry, vintage appliances and linoleum underfoot left homeowners, Jerome and Deborah looking for a major upgrade, — Dated wood cabinetry, vintage appliances and linoleum underfoot left homeowners, Jerome and Deborah looking for a major upgrade,

Hello Yellow! That’s all. — Hello Yellow! That’s all.

original%2Blayout.jpg — Reconfiguring the layout…

New Floorplan

This ranch home had so much potential to provide a grand kitchen. By taking down the walls separating it from the living and dining room, we were able to achieve a massive, functional cook space while keeping the coziness of the original home.

“The secret of change is to focus all of your energy, not on fighting the old, but on the building new.”

— Socrates

With an open concept in our plans, it was important to carefully configure the space to make sure that the work triangle functioned well. We also were unsure of open shelving. However, once displayed on the 3D rendering, we knew that open shelving was the way to go. An island, not pictured, would be added to provide ample work space between the range and sink.

3d rendering.jpg

3d rendering.jpg

-After-

Because there are no upper cabinets, every square inch was designed with functionality in mind and I built these shaker style cabinets to maximize as much of the space as possible. A microwave nook with a drawer below clears counter space and a floo… — Because there are no upper cabinets, every square inch was designed with functionality in mind and I built these shaker style cabinets to maximize as much of the space as possible. A microwave nook with a drawer below clears counter space and a floor to ceiling pantry offers a ton of storage.

A Large Butcher Block Tops this reclaimed dresser. Jerome and Deborah found this piece and painted it black. Providing 16 additional drawers for storage and generous prep space, this island came together beautifully.

Who doesn’t love a pot filler? For this kitchen, it was a GREAT call. With the sink on the opposite end of the work triangle, it comes in handy often. — Who doesn’t love a pot filler? For this kitchen, it was a GREAT call. With the sink on the opposite end of the work triangle, it comes in handy often.

Deborah wanted an old world feel to the backs plash. After months of searching, we came across this ceramic tile and knew this was THE ONE. It had all the whimsy and timeless charm she had been looking for. The neutral color palette lent itself well… — Deborah wanted an old world feel to the backs plash. After months of searching, we came across this ceramic tile and knew this was THE ONE. It had all the whimsy and timeless charm she had been looking for. The neutral color palette lent itself well to the other design aspects of the kitchen.

“And suddenly you know...it’s time to start something new and trust the magic of new beginnings.”

These crates are a fun alternative that bring the old world charm right into the cabinetry.

Extra deep drawers constructed out of solid pine, dovetail joinery and under mount soft close hinges.