The Challenge
After purchasing a new home with more land, the homeowners knew they wanted to rework the outdated kitchen and primary bath as soon as possible. The dark and cramped kitchen felt removed from the rest of the home. Therefore, opening that wall up was necessary but came with challenges.
The layout of the primary bathroom was not functional for the homeowner’s needs – the space felt tight, and the design was outdated. Finding a way to make the bedroom, closet, and bathroom flow was our main challenge. With the home being a bit older, other unique challenges came along with these projects. But we were ready to get started and transform these spaces for the homeowners.
The Vision
The homeowners had a vision in mind for each space. Starting in the kitchen, they wanted to open the space by removing the wall between the kitchen and living space, brighten up the space, implement a new cabinet layout with new full overlay painted maple shaker cabinets, a simple subway tile backsplash, new quartz countertops with veining for some movement, add a large island with seating, and re-stain the flooring.
Moving onto the primary bathroom, their main vision was to fix the awkward stairs that ruined the flow between the bedroom space and the bathroom. To make their vision come to life, we needed to find a way to move the stairs leading to the bathroom, expand the closet opening, and be intentional with the material selection to make the space feel larger.
The Solution
Our main solution in the kitchen space was to remove the wall. To keep the flow of the kitchen, we kept a small portion of the wall that the stairs ran into. This allowed space for the fridge to stay on the same wall.
In the primary bathroom, our main solution to the awkward stairs was to rework where the closet door was. The solution we found was to move it from the bathroom to the bedroom. We also extended the steps that lead to both spaces for a better flow visually.
The Results
The homeowners now had all the boxes checked for their new kitchen. A custom island that makes a huge statement with its Steely Blue painted finish, custom inset cabinetry, two end posts under the quartz overhang to provide additional seating, and stunning quartz tops to provide plenty of space for prep work. Full overlay cabinets for the perimeter that reached the ceiling with double stack flat crown. We pulled the Steely Blue color from the island into the perimeter by adding a utility cabinet for their pantry storage.
We relocated the closet door to the bedroom which made the bathroom its own space and not a walkway to another room. The primary bathroom transformed into a spa retreat with a soaking tub, a large walk-in shower, and a custom hickory wood vanity to add a little character back into the space. By utilizing white tile with a mix of black metal and hickory accents, we were able to create a spa-like space with a cozy feel. Overall, this space is the perfect spot to relax at the end of a long day.
