Major Design Goals:

• Remodel & update a custom home with a tired kitchen & a confining layout between the island & the kitchen sink area
• Generally liked the lighter feel of the white wash cabinets & floor treatment
• Existing hardwood floor was pulling loose from prior sand & finishes
• Generally liked the layout of the existing kitchen areas
• Improve lighting & eliminate fluorescent ceiling light box over the island in the kitchen

How Goals Were Accomplished:

• Original discussions centered around refinishing the existing cabinets & flooring – this proved not to be feasible due to condition of floors & cabinets
• New maple cabinets were selected to maintain open feeling, & quality
• New rift cut, white oak, hardwood flooring was selected to allow for a more contemporary, consistent, quality feel
• A more functional layout was created with improved clearances around the re-configured island
• Radius countertop overhangs were mimicked at the kitchen peninsula & island overhang to increase visibility while eating or drinking
• Lighting improvements occurred everywhere in the kitchen & nook with pendants highlighting the island & wet bar
• Stainless steel appliances add to the quality feel
• At the nook to family room, maple stair railings, balusters, newel posts & new hardwood treads & risers create an elegant update
• Granite slab counters & tile backsplashes complete the update