A DARK, DATED MAIN FLOOR

GETS A NEW LEASE ON LIFE.

K + P have busy lives and two young kids, and their kitchen just wasn’t cutting it — in functionality or in style.

Not only was countertop space seriously lacking, it felt very dark, and the honey oak and track lighting needed an update. Working with their angled pantry and the majority of their existing cabinetry, we gave this space a new lease on life with new finishes, fixtures, lighting, and a brand new breakfast nook.

We made two big-impact changes to the kitchen + living room area:

Removing the central fireplace that separated the two rooms. Our original conversations centered around redoing this fireplace in its original location, but by removing it entirely, we opened up the space and allowed for more flexibility. This change also allowed us to design a new fireplace wall with built-ins, maximizing their storage and granting K’s wish of a woodstove fireplace.
Rotating the island. The previous island had been small and orientated towards the window, allowing for very little usable counter space; rotating the island allowed us to make it larger, giving K + P twice the prep space (and a view into their beautiful new living room).

Their new space is functional, bright, and a perfect fit for a family of 4.