A Colonial style home, built in 1926, the kitchen featured typical stock cabinetry with a green tile backsplash, beige laminate counter tops, beige ceramic tile floor, and mismatched appliances. A contemporary artist, the homeowner’s goals for her renovation were to create a serene oasis, incorporate natural elements such as stone and tile, and update the look and feel of the space, but still maintain the integrity of the rest of the home.

To meet these goals, KBDC worked together with the artist to choose a palette of warm taupe and browns. The refrigerator was relocated. The painted Maple cabinets were kept to a simple door style; the granite features swirls of black, taupe, cream and burgundy, and a 2 x 4 glass tile backsplash adds sparkle. 12 x 12 ceramic tile was installed on the floor in keeping with the overall light feeling of the space.

Stainless steel appliances along with satin nickel knobs and pulls on the cabinetry complete the updated feel, while wide crown molding and special detailing on the light valance and base cabinet of the main sink keep the traditional feel of the kitchen. As with many older homes, there were structural challenges that had to be addressed such as a steel beam and column that had to be incorporated into the overall design.
In addition, two windows were added to the dining area of the room, which enhances the sense of spaciousness and additional natural light.