Beginning with a kitchen and half bathroom in rough shape – crumbling countertops, awkward layout, inadequate lighting, and ancient appliances, to name a few – we ended up with a bright, contemporary, and family friendly space.
Working carefully within a budget, we achieved a more custom look to the stock cabinetry by adding carpentry touches. Site-finished oak flooring, classic subway and penny tile add to the yesteryear charm, while custom open shelving gives the homeowners the casual, modern and youthful feel they were after.
BEFORE: the kitchen was a dated mix of finishes and fixtures that had all run their course.
AFTER: addressing the lighting, reworking the layout, and brightening the space with plenty of white updated and refreshed this space.
Powder room: BEFORE and AFTER. The sink was pivoted and the door moved to create space for an open pantry. New penny tile flooring and fixtures complete this transformation.
New plumbing fixtures, plus a more tidy and efficient layout, give a nod to the history of this 1920s home.
BEFORE: The mudroom/rear entry to the home.
AFTER: the mudroom area was retiled with a durable, and low-maintenance ceramic tile. The bathroom door was moved back to make room for an open pantry, and to provide a bit more privacy.
The open pantry correlates to the custom built open shelves, and the custom finished floors match nearly perfectly to the original oak floors in this 1920s home.
By turning the sink to face the back door, instead of the interior of the space, the island could be reimagined with seating for up to three.
By moving the refrigerator to the pantry side of the room, space is freed up on both sides of the range making for more comfortable cooking prep.
BEFORE: Worn cabinetry, loose countertops, inefficient layout, and dingy flooring plagued this space.
AFTER: A new layout atop site finished flooring creates better flow. The sideboard area beneath the open shelves was reduced to upper cabinet depth to allow for more workflow.
Classic touches in clean, white cabinetry, and retro fixtures give personality and charm to the kitchen.
Custom built open shelves allow for open display, easy access to everyday items, and visually expand the room.
Locally quarried stone from Danby, VT adds luxury and durability.
Penny tile, mixed in with classic subway tile, ties the powder room and the kitchen together. White cabinetry is made more custom with a light rail, crown moulding and end panel details.
Countertops, tile, cabinetry and appliances in bright tones lighten the space and expand the room.
Custom shelving was built on site to the exact specifications of the existing walls. Scribed around plaster imperfections, these shelves are sturdy, and built to withstand plenty of use.
A sideboard houses cutlery and other serving goods, and is capped off with custom woodwork to help create a semi-custom total look.
The rear room was once the dining room, but now houses the living space, making for an easy flow between entertaining, cooking, and relaxing.
