Kitchens are one of my favorite rooms to renovate for my clients. Kitchen transformations can make such a huge impact – not just in aesthetics, but in the way they function for a family, too. And when you think of space undergoing a “huge transformation”, you might assume that major construction must have occurred. Right? Well, think again! Check out this kitchen project we recently completed…
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We were going for the W O W factor here, and I think we nailed it! These awesome clients were a blast to work with. A busy family of 5, they needed a kitchen that really served their needs – which happened to be space for the kids to eat quick snacks and meals on the go in between school and sports.
The best part of this kitchen update? No heavy construction was needed to achieve this transformation! We didn’t knock down any walls. We didn’t have to change the layout. With paint, tile, updated lighting and a new island, we were able to make this kitchen look and feel lighter, brighter, and bigger.
Because the perimeter cabinets were in good condition, replacing them wasn’t necessary – they just needed to be painted to make them more modern and light. This is one of our favorite design tricks – the impact of taking good quality cabinets and remaking them with a new paint color is undeniable!
The black countertops were just too dark for the look we wanted to achieve, so we replaced them with a beautiful quartz countertop and updated the backsplash tile to a white herringbone tile. We replaced the island and chose one with a similar profile, but more elongated, to add additional seating without making the kitchen feel crowded.
Seating for the kids and quick meals was vital, so we made sure to include a beautiful and functional seating arrangement.
We also replaced the over the range microwave with a beautiful hood, and replaced the pendants over the island. Because we wanted that new hood to be the focal point, we kept the pendants simple.
A desk in the kitchen is a very common feature in homes around Charlotte. Our client didn’t utilize or want the desk, so we replaced it with a fun and chic dry bar with a beverage cooler! Great for entertaining at home.
This is the kind of transformation we live for! We love showing our clients what a huge change we can make without having to do a total gut & reno. Do you have a design project you’re ready to get started on? Let’s talk soon! The best way to get the ball rolling is to schedule a Discovery Call.
