Clients Objectives:

• Desired more functional kitchen with more space for the family, including 2 small children
• Desired eating area in kitchen
• Wanted an island where the kids could be away from the cooking area & where they could spread out
• Desired, rich, quality feel to the kitchen
• Wanted floors that would allow for durability for the family dog
• With 2 young boys, they desired countertops that were elegant, yet durable and easily maintained
• The owner’s wanted to essentially work within the existing footprint of the kitchen & they wanted to keep the existing bay window
• Wanted to maintain the existing pass-thru dining room opening above the kitchen sink
• Wanted easy access to pots & pans
• Wanted larger refrigerator for increased storage
   

Clients Objectives Met:

• Walls were removed in an adjacent entry closet & a small pantry closet off the kitchen to allow for a more open feel and allow for an island with eating areas on the back side & one end of the island
• A radius was incorporated into the eating bar of the island to allow for easier interaction
• An island eating area was designed to be one height to allow for maximum utilization of the counter space for the kids
• Stained, cherry cabinets with a black glaze were selected along with stainless steel appliances, & Black Noir, Caesarstone, quartz countertops to provide a rich, elegant look.
• Tile backsplashes were selected to complement the tile floor with black accent dots in the recessed niche above the cook top
• Patterned tile floors (6x6, 13x13, & 20x20) were selected for their durability and aesthetic beauty
• A bench seat was designed into the existing bay window
• The existing pass-thru opening to the dining room was capped with a wider quartz ledge to allow for increased utility when the dining room is utilized
• Over the island, a pot-rack was designed to allow for quick access for cooking
• A 48” refrigerator was selected to provide more storage capabilities – this appliance, in large, drove the design layout