Refined 90s Kitchen

Tour Type

Virtual Only

Tim Silknitter | Gitt Construction

General Contractor

Gitt Construction is a trusted, design-build remodeling company serving Omaha and the surrounding areas. We specialize in kitchens, basements, custom additions, and whole-home transformations. We work with homeowners who want more than just an upgrade—they want a space that truly fits their lifestyle and is built to last.

From the first conversation to final completion, our team of professionals provides a clear, guided process with dedicated project management, thoughtful design, and craftsmanship done right the first time. Most of our work comes from referrals and repeat clients, which speaks to the level of trust and experience we bring to every project.

If you’re ready to invest in your home and work with a team that values quality, communication, and detail; Gitt Construction delivers results you can see and feel every day.

PRO Partners

Builders Supply Co., Inc.

Cabinet Design Studio

Project Details

The Challenge

After decades of of well loved and tight space from the 90’s our clients were ready to bring their kitchen into the new century. The challenge was the kitchen lacked the adequate space for a good flow with a grown family and hosting in the space was confining feeling. The obstacle to overcome was how to make the space work with the current footprint and leaving the utilities in their spaces. The challenge was hard to put into a vision for the client with the uncertainty on where to gain the space however we were determined to gain the space the clients needed.

The Vision

Before hitting the drawing board to figure out what construction we needed to do to accomplish designing the space with in the current bones we needed to discuss the clients wants from the space after understanding their needs. The client’s vision was a cozy and inviting space with a great flow. Their absolute want was to eliminate the peninsula the was the factor of making the space feel constricted and add an island to create the desired flow.

The Solution

After some careful consideration and consulting with our Designer it was determined that the client’s requests could be accommodated by stealing 21″ from the powder bathroom would be the space we needed. This option did mean the powder bathroom size would be reduced but there was enough space in there to begin with that it would not jeopardize the adequate space for the powder bath space to function as needed. Even more of a bonus the wall was a non-load bearing wall.

The Results

Ta-da! We worked our magic after overcoming the challenges of the space and created a refined cozy and inviting space for our client. Moving the wall allowed for the proper space that an island needs in a space and all utilities were kept in the locations. Out clients week from a dark stained kitchen from the 90’s to a warm transitional kitchen.