Download our free ebook, Creating the Ideal Kitchen. DOWNLOAD NOW As with most projects, it all started with the kitchen layout. The home owners came to us wanting to upgrade their kitchen and overall aesthetic in their suburban home, with a combination of fresh paint, updated finishes, and improved flow for more ease when doing everyday activities. A monochromatic, earth-toned palette left the kitchen feeling uninspired. It lacked the brightness they wanted from their space. An eat-in table underutilized the available square footage. The butler’s pantry was out of the way and hard to access, and the dining room felt detached from the kitchen. Lead Designer, Stephanie Cole, saw an improved layout for the spaces that were no longer working for this family. By eliminating an existing wall between the kitchen and dining room, and relocating the bar area to the dining room, we opened up the kitchen, providing all the space we needed to create a dreamy and functional layout. A new perimeter configuration promoted circulation while also making space for a large and functional island loaded with seating – a must for any family. Because an island that isn’t big enough for everyone (and a few more) is a recipe for disaster. The light white cabinetry is fresh and contrasts with the deeper tones in the wood flooring, creating a modern aesthetic that is elevated, yet approachable for everyday living. With better flow as the overarching goal, we made some structural changes too. To remove a bottleneck in the entryway, we angled one of the dining room walls to create more natural separation between rooms and facilitate ease of movement throughout the large space. At The Kitchen Studio, we believe a well-designed kitchen uses every square inch to the fullest. By starting from scratch, it was possible to rethink the entire kitchen layout and design the space according to how it is used, because the kitchen shouldn’t make it harder to feed the family. A new location for the existing range, flanked by a new column refrigerator and freezer on each side, worked to anchor the space. The very large and very spacious island (a dream island if we do say so ourselves) now houses the primary sink and provides ample space for food prep and family gathering. The new kitchen table and coordinating banquette seating provide a cozy nook for quick breakfasts before school or work, and evening homework sessions. Elegant gold details catch the natural light, elevating the aesthetic. The dining room was transformed into one of this client’s favorite spaces and we couldn’t agree more. We saw an opportunity to give the dining room a more distinguished identity by closing off the entrance from the foyer. The relocated wet bar enhances the sophisticated vibe of this gathering space, complete with beautiful antique mirror tiles and open shelving encased by moody built-in cabinets. Updated furnishings add warmth. A rich walnut table is paired with custom chairs in a muted coral fabric. The large, transitional chandelier grounds the room, pairing beautifully with the gold finishes prevalent in the faucet and cabinet hardware. Linen-inspired wallpaper and cream-toned window treatments add to the glamorous feel of this entertainment space. There is no way around it. The laundry room was cramped. The large washer and dryer blocked access to the sink and left little room for the space to serve its other essential function – as a mudroom. Because we reworked the kitchen layout to create more space overall, we could rethink the mudroom too – an essential for any busy family. The first step was moving the washer and dryer to an existing area on the second floor, where most of the family’s laundry lives (no one wants to carry laundry up and down the stairs if they don’t have to anyway). This is a more functional solution and opened up the space for all the mudroom necessities – including the existing kitchen refrigerator, loads of built-in cubbies, and a bench. It’s hard to not fall in love with every detail of a new space, especially when it serves your day-to-day life. But that doesn’t mean the clients didn’t have their favorite features they use on the daily. This remodel was focused largely on function with a new kitchen layout. And it’s the functional features that have the biggest impact. The large island provides much needed workspace in the kitchen and is a spot where everyone gathers together – it grounds the space and the family. And the custom counter stools are the icing on the cake. The nearby mudroom has everything their previous space was lacking – ample storage, space for everyone’s essentials, and the beloved cement floor tiles that are both durable and artistic.

バンクーバーにあるトランジショナルスタイルのおしゃれなダイニング (朝食スペース、白い壁、無垢フローリング、茶色い床) の写真

シャーロットにあるラグジュアリーな広いトランジショナルスタイルのおしゃれなダイニング (茶色い床、朝食スペース、グレーの壁、無垢フローリング) の写真

Modern kitchen in Tuscaloosa, AL featuring porcelain countertops and European-style cabinetry.
バーミングハムにある高級な中くらいなコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれなダイニング (朝食スペース、白い壁、無垢フローリング) の写真

ニューヨークにあるお手頃価格の小さなミッドセンチュリースタイルのおしゃれなダイニング (朝食スペース、白い壁、無垢フローリング、茶色い床) の写真

トロントにある高級な小さなコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれなダイニング (朝食スペース、ベージュの壁、無垢フローリング、グレーの床) の写真

Shiplapped banquette seating, using vintage chairs and table.
アトランタにあるお手頃価格の中くらいなエクレクティックスタイルのおしゃれなダイニング (朝食スペース、白い壁、無垢フローリング、茶色い床) の写真

ブリスベンにある中くらいな北欧スタイルのおしゃれなダイニング (朝食スペース、白い壁、無垢フローリング、茶色い床、格子天井、羽目板の壁) の写真

The interior of this spacious, upscale Bauhaus-style home, designed by our Boston studio, uses earthy materials like subtle woven touches and timber and metallic finishes to provide natural textures and form. The cozy, minimalist environment is light and airy and marked with playful elements like a recurring zig-zag pattern and peaceful escapes including the primary bedroom and a made-over sun porch. --- Project designed by Boston interior design studio Dane Austin Design. They serve Boston, Cambridge, Hingham, Cohasset, Newton, Weston, Lexington, Concord, Dover, Andover, Gloucester, as well as surrounding areas. For more about Dane Austin Design, click here: https://daneaustindesign.com/ To learn more about this project, click here: https://daneaustindesign.com/weston-bauhaus

Breakfast nook w/ banquette seating
サンフランシスコにある高級な小さなトランジショナルスタイルのおしゃれなダイニングのテーブル飾り (朝食スペース、白い壁、無垢フローリング、茶色い床、白い天井) の写真

バンクーバーにあるカントリー風のおしゃれなダイニング (朝食スペース、白い壁、無垢フローリング、茶色い床) の写真

インディアナポリスにあるトランジショナルスタイルのおしゃれなダイニング (朝食スペース、白い壁、無垢フローリング、茶色い床) の写真

モントリオールにあるお手頃価格の小さなモダンスタイルのおしゃれなダイニング (朝食スペース、白い壁、セラミックタイルの床、グレーの床) の写真

New constructional transitional design
ダラスにあるお手頃価格の中くらいなトランジショナルスタイルのおしゃれなダイニング (朝食スペース、白い壁、無垢フローリング、茶色い床) の写真

ミネアポリスにある小さなおしゃれなダイニング (朝食スペース、白い壁、無垢フローリング、茶色い床) の写真

Breakfast nook with reclaimed mixed hardwood floors.
他の地域にあるカントリー風のおしゃれなダイニング (朝食スペース、白い壁、無垢フローリング、茶色い床) の写真

We created this built-in dining nook, under the second story addition of the master bath
フィラデルフィアにある高級な小さなトラディショナルスタイルのおしゃれなダイニング (朝食スペース、白い壁、無垢フローリング、茶色い床) の写真

  Download our free ebook, Creating the Ideal Kitchen. DOWNLOAD NOW   Designed by: Susan Klimala, CKD, CBD Photography by: Michael Kaskel For more information on kitchen, bath and interior design ideas go to: www.kitchenstudio-ge.com

Coastal transitional dining space with built-in bench
ボストンにあるお手頃価格の小さなビーチスタイルのおしゃれなダイニング (朝食スペース、白い壁、無垢フローリング、茶色い床) の写真