The Challenge
- This couple wanted to refresh the husband’s 1960s family home and transform it into a modern, comfortable space that truly reflected their personal tastes.
- A mishmash of materials and patterns throughout the kitchen, foyer and transition areas left the couple yearning for a more cohesive look.
- The kitchen felt dark, drab and confined, making it impossible for the couple to cook and entertain comfortably.
- The formal dining room felt too traditional for a vacation home and shrunk the already limited kitchen space, diminishing its functionality.
The Solution
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We scrapped the formal dining room in favor of built-in banquette seating and installed a large kitchen island that provides ample storage and barstool seating. This maximizes space and is perfect for casual family dining and entertaining.
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With the anchor wall freed up in the original dining space, we incorporated a bold backsplash in the kitchen that acts as a fun focal point and conversation starter.
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To enhance flow from the foyer to the kitchen, we added a pantry with built-in cabinetry that features pull-out and open floating shelves for displaying favorite serving accessories and cooking books.
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We stripped the clutter of cabinetry from the transition hallway that leads from the foyer into the kitchen, replacing them with lower cabinets and a beverage cooler. This sleek and stylish mini bar layout alleviates congestion in the kitchen and gives guests a cozy spot to mix and mingle!
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We designed a custom metal and glass front door to let natural light spill into the foyer and transition space, giving the homeowners that bright and inviting space they envisioned.