Elderly parents were moving in, and the house needed to be modified to better suit the four of them.
They sought a better balance of private and public spaces, with a design that respected the home’s pedigree and its creator’s original vision.
The kitchen was closed off from the livingroom/diningroom, making it an uninviting place to work.
We totally transformed it, opened it up, better balancing public and private space.
Inspired by the tone of the old cabinets, new birch cabinetry utilized a similar light stain, with an updated Shaker door to add some interest to this modern kitchen.
Out of respect for the home’s history, the great room, with its beautiful stone fireplace, was left intact.
While the wood panelled walls helped to bring warmth to this big, vaulted space they absorbed much of the natural light.
To bring in more natural light, bookcases were removed from the exterior wall and a big window cut in. Better enjoyment of the view was an added bonus.
A two tiered design island blocks the view of a sink full of dirty dishes when sitting at the dining table.
With plenty of counter space on either side of the stove for cooking, the chef-worthy sink on the island is available to prepare ingredients before cooking.
The oversized stainless sink came with enough accessories to make meal preparation easier for everyone.
The use of glass block paid homage to the original architect who installed it through out the house. It was a design element that was expanded upon and embellished in the new design.
Chrysalis Award: Best Kitchen $50-$75K
The waterfall counter looks like a slab of stone.
The cork floor defines the kitchen space and provides cushioning underfoot for the cooks while the stone veneer means no worrying about marks from feet kicking this wall when seated at the island.
