Let’s Vibe With This New Kitchen
The kitchen is known as the heart of the home for a reason - it's typically where families gather to cook, eat and spend time together. So why not create a space that will wow you every time you go in there? A fresh kitchen will make your midnight snack even more delicious.
This kitchen remodel was not a gut job where everything was torn out. There wasn’t a blank floor plan to work from. The challenge of this project was to improve the usability of this kitchen while keeping most things where they were. While the cabinets were updated, the existing soapstone countertop was reused. The new island followed the same placement as before, but we extended the island by three feet to increase the cooking prep surface area. We shifted the original fridge location to make space for what we are calling a hidden breakfast bar. A stunning breakfast bar that is. And we eliminated most of the upper cabinets and clad the walls with gorgeous zellige tiles and wallpaper.
To create a harmonious tension between materials, a custom concrete countertop was used for the new island. The concrete is different enough from the existing soapstone to set both elements apart, but it also complements the soapstone look. The new island is now clad with a beautiful fluted wooden panel that is jaw-dropping. The custom concrete has a beautiful edge detail that is just stunning. The workmanship on this project is top-notch, and it’s clear that a lot of care and attention to detail went into its creation.
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An amazing before and after
When you walk into this kitchen, there is a definite sense of discovery. Little by little, you see how all of the elements are working together to create a stunningly cohesive whole. For instance, the wallpaper, a great find by my super creative client, works so beautifully with the tones of the zellige backsplash on the opposite wall. The brass light fixture helps in enhancing the brass cabinet hardware. And once you notice the new breakfast nook hidden behind pocket doors, you realize how this feature increases the usability of this narrow floor plan.
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My 3 favorite elements from this kitchen
My client’s home is full of beautiful artwork, and we were able to incorporate three pieces from her collection into the kitchen. I love how her art collection was able to bring some personality into the space. The bold colors and patterns from the artwork add a lot of character to the room.
Did you see the guest bedroom reveal from the #westover_project? Click here to discover more.
