Kitchen Reno
Cohesive Great Room
The Problem...
This couple was itching for a brand new kitchen and fireplace remodel to breathe new life into their home, making it an inviting place for themselves, their kids, and their grandkids. During the initial phase, they wanted to knock down a wall to open up their kitchen and extend their cabinets to maintain more storage space.
- the Before -
Like most projects it isn't pretty, but it's a start!
Desiring a light, bright, and modern kitchen with organic accents to add warmth, they also tasked us with adding new lighting, paint colors, flooring, and materials to transform their space and replace their heavy-looking fireplace surround with modern floor-to-ceiling tile. The plan was to knock down the wall and unify the two spaces together.
After
This empty-nester couple purchased a condo and wanted to renovate it to better suit their needs. It was a blank slate with a lot of vanilla just waiting to be redone. It was time to work my magic and inject their personality into the space. They were drawn to contemporary designs and loved the contrast of black and white with a dash of purple and gold elements. The kitchen is open to the living area so we needed to make these two spaces flow.
The Kitchen...
the Vibe
We needed to nail down the look and feel of the project.
The kitchen was closed off from the living room and felt dark. They didn't like the fireplace or the flooring, as it wasn't a consistent material throughout the main level. So we removed the wall to open things up and added a beam support to bear the load. The kitchen was reconfigured to maximize storage with an oversized island to allow seating for more people.
After
It was important that when their family would visit, they could be in the kitchen and see the living room, enabling them to be engaged in the conversations. This great room is now cohesive with the kitchen with the help of paint and flooring. Luxury vinyl was installed throughout the main floor, which is waterproof and warmer to the touch. Statement lighting pieces were installed over the island, and the unsightly ceiling fan in the living room was replaced by a striking contemporary chandelier.
The Living Room...
the Vibe
We needed to nail down the look and feel of the project.
One of the clients' favorite new features was the fireplace tile, laid in a pattern that resembled an argyle pattern and drew the eye upward. It created a grand statement wall that wowed them each time they saw it. It was important to blend the feminine glam touches with midcentury pieces for a more masculine feel. Balancing both creates a unified "His" and "Hers" look that makes the couple BOTH happy at the end of the day.
- Before & After -
Take a look at the beginning and end result.
By removing the wall separating the kitchen and living room, we created a more open-plan living space with a large island that allowed seating for up to five people and an abundance of prep space for entertaining their large family. With marble mosaic backsplash playing off the angles in the fireplace tile and contrasting the dark gray countertops, we created a modern feel to their kitchen space. New and improved lighting, decorative pendants, and luxury vinyl flooring created a contemporary feel throughout the area, while beige accents brought back that organic feel.
The Transformation...
We incorporated warm-toned barstools, light fixtures, and lighter flooring to add beautiful organic elements to their new kitchen. We placed the living room furniture closer to the TV in front of the brand-new fireplace to create a conversation area. Remodeled with tile in an argyle pattern, the fireplace created a dramatic wow factor that harmonized nicely with a contemporary sputnik chandelier.
Happy Outcome...
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Sheila Z.
"Kori is very professional and the services that she provides are top notch. The programs she uses really gives a great look on how our project would look at the end. She really pays attention to detail and is very easy to work with."
- Kitchen Reno Project -
"We basically renovated our entire house this past summer. It started with the kitchen and went from there. Kori helped us redesign the kitchen layout and had terrific ideas for the placement of appliances, island etc. Then when all the construction was done, she helped pick out colors for all the rooms, lighting, and rugs. The programs she uses really gives a great look on how our project would look at the end."
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