Our clients, a young family with 4 elementary aged children were seeking help to create a kitchen that had an easy flow for 6 people constantly on the move. It was important to create a space for family dinners, a gathering space for kids and friends to eat a quick meal, a snack from the pool, a study break or to have a full sit-down family meal. The original kitchen layout was challenged by the walk path that crossed right through the workspace with the main entry point cutting directly through the middle of the kitchen. The initial solution was to move the entry points to each end, one from the dining/pantry area, one directly in from the main foyer and then opening up a nook archway completely to the much used family room, rear entry and mud room.
Removing all cabinetry from the rear wall of the home, gave the kids a place to gather at the over sized island. The side benefit of keeping the rear wall cabinet free; it gave way for new larger windows overlooking the gorgeous pool and spa area.
Because the original home already had a large walk-in pantry with its own sink and microwave, we were able to create not only a functional kitchen, but a fabulous focal point with the custom 10’ wide hood surrounding the 48” Wolf Range. The oversized island incorporates (2) Asko dishwashers, lower in height to accommodate the extra thick mitered Italian porcelain countertop. The four children have all the elbow room and knee space needed.
Directly to the right of the sink area, a 36” column Subzero refrigerator and 24” column Subzero freezer are fully integrated into a paneled wall. A 12” wide remote controlled 90” tall pull out pantry creates the necessary symmetry for a beautiful built-in look right next to the small buffet area. Glass backlit cabinetry provides a lovely display for everyday dishes, a coffee bar and built in ice maker ready for summer pool parties.
All of this is pulled together with a combination of white painted maple and onyx painted quarter sawn oak custom euro-US made cabinetry from Plain and Fancy. Coordinating the black and white styling with brushed gold Visual Comfort light fixtures, Brizo faucets, hardware and forged brass stools from Crate & Barrel was our finishing touch!
This award-winning remodel also included a complete mudroom and laundry room renovation.
