When we met this kitchen we found what would otherwise be a nicely-sized space chopped up by a protruding peninsula and a closet-style pantry that jutted into the room. The combination made it feel small and cluttered. The delightful gal that lived in this uncomfortable kitchen wanted it to feel bright and open, and to have an entertainment-ready space that made it easy to gather and cook as a family! So what did we do?
The key to success was all in the layout. We knew we needed to take down the wall dividing the family room and the kitchen, demolish the closet-pantry, and eliminate the peninsula. That gave us the space to put in a deliciously expansive island and still have plenty of room for a great work triangle!
(Yes, the picture below is from about the same angle – look at the window locations to orient yourself.) ?
Honestly, I am not sure which made the bigger difference – eliminating the closet/pantry, or getting rid of that peninsula. Both were instrumental in transforming this space!
As for the aesthetics of the space, this lovely lady knew just what she wanted – a clean white, black and grey space that would feel fresh and stay easy on the eyes. She had actually already given the kitchen a facelift previously with those colors, so we just followed that fantastic blueprint in choosing the new materials for this space.
Now she has indestructible quartz counters and an easy-to-clean under mounted sink to go with that palette, and a kitchen that will be easy to use for years and years to come!
Last but not least, we gave the powder room an update.
Originally the sink was built into a recess in the wall, but that recess intruded into the kitchen and limited our layout options. So we evened out the bathroom wall and selected the most adorable, tiny sink that would still make the room work great, but not impact the kitchen.
We paired that little sink with a
round mirror and the coolest pendant lights made of nothing but a silver-dipped bulb and a bright orange cord.
Between the fixtures and the splashy blue paint, who wouldn’t smile when they see this little jewel of a powder room?!
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