ark, dated and dreary Kitchens are a thing of the past. Older houses have small closed in Kitchens. This Kitchen was no different. We knocked down the wall between the Dining Room and the Kitchen. With an open canvas, we moved the appliances around to create a much more efficient Kitchen layout. Also, this allowed for a clear path to the back of the house, instead of having to weave through the Kitchen. One of the challenges we had was to keep the Kitchen light and airy while incorporating the client's love of natural wood and allowing them to express their love of color. Light stain cabinets on the bottom with painted white cabinets on the top, kept the feel of the Kitchen open.



Light colors can add to the open and airy feel of a Kitchen. But the goal is to create a Kitchen that is interesting to look at while remaining open and airy. The way to create interest is through contrast. This Kitchen has dark grey quartz counter tops paired with crisp white cabinets. Glass cabinets on either side of the sink give the Kitchen added personality and keep the airy feel.



It is really amazing what a few changes can do to a Kitchen. In this space, we opened up the walls, created a new layout with a huge island, and choose white glass cabinets. Even though white is the color of choice for an open feel, that doesn't mean you want to loose all your contrast. Light gray walls, white cabinets, and light gray counter tops, contrasts well to the dark stained maple floor and gray back splash.

In this Kitchen, we were able to work in a lot of storage solutions, to reduce clutter. The less clutter you see, the bigger the space will feel. An appliance garage allows this busy family to have direct access to the essentials, like a toaster and coffee maker, while keep the Kitchen clutter free when guests come over.



This bachelor pad, has a small main level. By designing an eat-in-Kitchen, we were able to enlarge the size of the Kitchen, making a more efficient space. An open island is another great secret to tricking the eye into thinking there is more space than there really is.