This retired couple wanted a space that better met their needs for cooking, entertaining family, and just enjoying their time together. To achieve the desired result we tweaked the room’s layout, replaced their failing builder-grade cabinets with custom painted ones, and improved the lighting.
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- Plenty of storage and improved function in this space now. The kitchen had only one drawer before the renovation.
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- A new thoughtful layout eliminated awkward areas.
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- The much improved kitchen is a bright, pleasant space to enjoy.
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- The tile coordinates with the Amsterdam blue on the island and bookshelf and charging station.
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- A new island has a butcher block counter, good storage, and comfortable seating for two.
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- The charging station and bookshelf continue the function and look on this side of the room.
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- The maple drawer coordinates with the maple butcher block counter on the island.
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- The one-off charging station keeps devices handy, but counters remain clear.
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- Cookbooks and items for display have a home.
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- The new light fixture’s ribbed glass ties in with the ribbed glass in the cabinets while providing a generous amount of general lighting.
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- LED under cabinet lights brighten all of the counters.
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- We specified deeper than usual roll-out trays in the pantry.
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- A lazy Susan maximizes storage in the base corner cabinet.
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- Cutlery dividers improve organization.
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- Spice drawer insert makes things visible and accessible.
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- Before: we needed to move the stove and sink away from the corner a little to give a better work space in that important counter area.
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- Before: this builder-grade kitchen only had one drawer and some awkward spaces.
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- Before: the basic cabinets were failing on the insides, and here you can see the wood-looking adhesive finish is peeling away.
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- Before: the table by the window was replaced by a center island with seating for two.
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- Before: we had a charging station and book shelf built for this area, improving the function and unifying the look.
Karen Warner Design LLC 