The Challenge
Remodeling a builder-grade home with a dark, closed off kitchen presented several challenges. We needed to reconfigure the existing layout to create a more open and functional space while maintaining structural integrity. Ensuring a seamless integration between the kitchen and surrounding living areas was a must, and character and customization were desperately needed.
The Vision
The homeowners wanted us to create a sense of California living in the Midwest. The vision was to create a seamless flow by expanding the kitchen to the rest of the home. By removing the dividing wall, the connectivity and functionality of the kitchen would allow the space to be tied into the rest of the home. Maintaining continuity in materials, finishes, and color schemes throughout the space would ensure a cohesive aesthetic that would unify the home and give it a more inviting atmosphere.
The Solution
Taking down the wall between the kitchen and living spaces offered a solution that enhanced both functionality and aesthetics. Adding a beautiful hickory island and extending the kitchen cabinetry into the dining area helped join the spaces together. The light paint and warm, wide-planked, barn wood flooring throughout brought unity and brightness to the entire first floor and gave the homeowners a sense of coastal living.
The Result
By eliminating the kitchen wall, unifying the flooring, and remodeling the kitchen and bathrooms, the transformed home gained a newfound sense of openness and fluidity. The homeowners were provided a fresh, open, and cohesive space that is airy and inviting. With simple elegance that is comfortable and coastal, our clients now have the ambiance of California living in the Midwest.
