While the industry recognition is wonderful, the best part of this project is knowing how much we improved this family's day to day life in their home. Opening the previously secluded kitchen to the living space makes such a difference! In this case a large weight-bearing wall in this 2-story home was removed, new piers and columns added for support, an adjacent wall shear-reinforced, to achieve the desired result.
This is how we live today - keeping an eye on the kids, watching the game while we cook, hosting the party in the kitchen...by design. The power of the great room, where the kitchen becomes the core of the living space, transforms the everyday experience for the better, and this remodel did all of that.
For this young family who loves the neighborhood, there was an acute disconnect between their needs and wishes and the reality their 1980's home offered. Their main complaint: a major wall separating the kitchen from the family room of the 2- story home. But with that came a big esthetic disconnect with their modern vibe, sub-par appliances, the lack of a dedicated home office, and never-used wood-burning stove.
So we went big with the design: removing the entire wall dividing the kitchen from the family room- bringing in a massive beam, with support columns and new piers to make it happen. The white kitchen and cool color palette would pop with some color.
BEfore
From the home entry. The formal dining room would become the office: the load-bearing wall opened from the foot of the stairs.
The cooktop, tucked deep in the kitchen, would be relocated to the big island. Storage and appliances would be upgraded
From the kitchen sink. The view to the family room was completely blocked.
From the other side of the wall, this would be the new view: with a completely new layout, gas fireplace and TV wall custom cabinetry.
After
And the completed project: massive double waterfall Cambria Quartz island with built-in Wolf range top, island seating for four. Dedicated wine bar and coffee station, distressed hardwood flooring throughout, bold blue pendants and orange accents.
A new modern entry door, updated foyer pendant, and teal barn door for the new home office set the scene in the entry foyer
And the new open staircase and modern horizontal railing completely transformed the first impression of the home, highlighting the volume ceilings.
Plenty of room for kid's homework at the big seating island and built-in banquette: extra storage drawers make up the banquette base while the bright teal custom upholstery is completely spill-proof but gorgeous enough for guests.
The big quartz island is now the hub of the living space: the new stacked travertine-clad gas fireplace is paired with complementary TV wall storage drawers. The light and view of the back yard are fully open to the kitchen.
Guests are greeted by the open entry, adult entertaining in the living room just steps away from the wine bar.
Finally, the home office, with it's custom teal barn door, frees up space for a guest/exercise room this couple needed to tailor the home to their needs.
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