With a little bit of love and a whole lot of elbow grease, this split-level home went from dark and cramped to open, light, and airy – just what this bustling family of four needed.
After
3 Key Design Strategies:
Removing the walls enclosing the kitchen
Converting double hung windows at the dining room to sliding doors
Adding an island to help designate the kitchen area while still connecting the spaces
Taking down the walls separating the kitchen from the Living and Dining was key in providing the open flow that was direly missing in this home. No longer are the days where the kitchens remained a closed off, secluded space. Modern families want to interact with each other and gather where the action is taking place - whether its prepping a meal, having breakfast before running off to school and work, or cooking dinner. Everyone knows “the kitchen is the heart of the home”.
New semi-custom gray shaker style cabinetry built to the ceiling along with bronze metal hardware for an unexpected punch, new stainless designer appliances, bright countertop and backsplash surfaces, enhance the kitchen while giving a timeless aesthetic that speaks to the character of the home.
AND we couldn’t stop just there. The door you see at the kitchen leads down the garden level. We turned that old wood panel clad dingy room that no one wanted to step foot into and was lost to storage into a bright new Master Suite oasis.
[The before pictures are just too sore for my eyes let alone yours so not shown here.]
The garden level received a complete gut with all new surfaces. Bright plaster walls and ceilings, light wood porcelain plank tile floors, recessed lighting, and an en-suite bathroom with floating cabinetry, new polished fixtures, and stone tile surfaces. Providing a respite to the owners; a perfect place to unwind and relax.
In honor of Valentines Day, remember that:
Home
is where love resides
memories are created
friends always belong
and laughter never ends