The kitchen we are revealing today is a dramatic improvement for this 1960’s ranch that previously had an extremely outdated aesthetic (see below!). The clients built an addition onto the existing house which created a mudroom, laundry room, master bath, and two-story garage. They also gutted the inside of the house to create an open floor plan. Today, we are focusing on the kitchen portion of the renovation.
Kitchen Before
During the kitchen design process, we learned that the client wanted modern, clean lines with a simple, straight-forward design. We chose oak hardwood floors along with white oak cabinetry that mixed nicely for an overall clean visual. We also added a white oak mantle above the alcove range to create a cohesive aesthetic between floors and cabinetry.
Kitchen Mood Board
The focal point of this space is definitely the alcove range. The backsplash is entirely quartz which creates a seamless look and easy maintenance. For the niches on either side of the alcove we used Artistic Tile’s thin marble herringbone with dark grey grout to add visual interest and texture.
For added warmth, we chose brass fixtures. The cabinet knobs are made of both brass and acrylic so they’re visually delicate but also add a touch of sparkle to the space. Check out the island legs and you’ll find a touch of brass for an unexpected surprise.
One of our favorite features has to be the backsplash behind the sink. We LOVE when a client goes for it! The tile was laid vertically and brick-stacked to draw the eye upward and make the space appear taller. The emerald green hue added a rich and beautiful contrast to the white oak and painted cabinets custom built by Ascent Fine Cabinetry.
Per usual we had so much fun with lighting in this space. We wanted something a little bold that created a statement. The island lights bring in the bold and the wall sconces over the sink definitely create a statement. We believe that lighting is just as important as art in any space!
Just because a space is beautiful doesn’t mean it can’t also be functional. In this kitchen, we built in loads of useful storage features throughout.
Thanks for following along! We just love the finished product!