Kitchen and Great Room Renovation with Addition

This beautiful modern home renovation included an addition to create a very large kitchen, and transformed how our clients live day to day. Neutral tones were incorporated with whites and a continuing theme of black hardware throughout the connecting spaces: warmth is infused through the use of wood cabinetry and wooden trim. The large center island provides ample seating and a space for gathering while entertaining, and also functions as a large prep space during busy cooking times in the kitchen.

Storage abounds through the use of numerous drawers, cabinetry on the front and back of the island, and an appliance garage to hide small countertop devices. As such, a space that was originally designated as a pantry was cleverly repurposed with the addition of a skylight to provide a cozy nook sufficient for home office tasks.

The entry was reconfigured to provide a bit of a mudroom space, with room for coats and jackets. A welcoming bench gives a comfy perch to take off your shoes. As you continue in, a linear double-sided electric fireplace delineates the spaces as its own seating area with two comfortable chairs, while also providing connection and purpose from the entry to the kitchen, and is a nice cozy respite after our clients’ day. The decision was made to include some separation between the kitchen/entry space and the living room, with the use of the wall featuring the double-side fireplace. This allows for privacy, and game play or other social activities to occur on either side.

With this addition, the ceiling height proved to be a challenge, as it was necessary to tie in the addition with the existing roofline, and we wanted to maximize the feeling of height in the new kitchen space. There is a difference in height between the peak of the ceiling that we were able to achieve, and we used three new skylights to emphasize the feeling of climbing to that height; they helped with the balance of the room, and the spaciousness: keeping everything airy, light, and bright.

Project Year: 2022
Country: United States
Zip Code: 94598