Yes, you read the title right. Small updates DO make a BIG difference. Whether it’s updating a color, finish, or even the smallest: changing out the hardware, these minor updates together can all make a big difference in the space. For our Flashback Friday Feature, we have a perfect example of how you can make some small updates to revamp the entire space! The best of all, we replaced the door and drawer fronts, and added a small cabinet (removing the soffit, making the cabinets go to the ceiling) making this space seem like it’s been outfitted with a brand new kitchen! If you ask us, that’s a great way of value engineering and getting the best value out of your dollars! To learn more about this project, continue reading below! Cabinets As mentioned above, we removed the existing cabinet door and drawer fronts and replaced them with a more updated shaker style door/drawer fronts supplied by Woodmont. We removed the soffits and added an extra cabinet on the cooktop wall, taking the cabinets to the ceiling. This small update provides additional storage, and gives the space a new look! Countertops Bye-bye laminate, and hello quartz! As our clients were starting to notice the wear-and-tear of their original laminate tops, they knew they wanted something durable and that could last. Well, what better to install than quartz? Providing our clients with something that’s not only easy to maintain, but also modern was exactly what they wanted in their updated kitchen! Backsplash The original backsplash was a plain white 4×4″ tile and left much to be desired. Having lived with this backsplash for years, our clients wanted something more exciting and eye-catching. I can safely say that this small update delivered! We installed an eye-popping glass tile in blues, browns, and whites from Hirsch Glass tile in the Gemstone Collection. Hardware You’d think hardware doesn’t make a huge difference in a space, but it does! It adds not only the feel of good quality but also adds some character to the space. Here we have installed Amerock Blackrock knobs and pulls in Satin Nickel. Other Fixtures To top off the functionality and usability of the space, we installed a new sink and faucet. The sink and faucet is something used every day, so having something of great quality is much appreciated especially when so frequently used. From Kohler, we have an under-mount castiron sink in Palermo Blue. From Blanco, we have a single-hole, and pull-out spray faucet. Flooring Last but not least, we installed cork flooring. The cork provides and soft and cushiony feel and is great on your feet!

The villa kitchen provides the perfect setting. The large window over the sink looks out to a deck dining area. Stainless steel countertops are easy to care for. Warm and cool are combined by setting off the stainless steel faced cabinetry with a deep red wall, wood accents and red sisal rug. Open shelves for often-used dishware allow for convenience as well as a sense of rhythm and repetition, one of Jane's favorite motifs. The result is a kitchen that imbues the food -- and the kitchen conversation -- with lively energy.

A Gilmans Kitchens and Baths - Design Build Project (REMMIES Award Winning Kitchen) The original kitchen lacked counter space and seating for the homeowners and their family and friends. It was important for the homeowners to utilize every inch of usable space for storage, function and entertaining, so many organizational inserts were used in the kitchen design. Bamboo cabinets, cork flooring and neolith countertops were used in the design. Storage Solutions include a spice pull-out, towel pull-out, pantry pull outs and lemans corner cabinets. Bifold lift up cabinets were also used for convenience. Special organizational inserts were used in the Pantry cabinets for maximum organization. Check out more kitchens by Gilmans Kitchens and Baths! http://www.gkandb.com/ DESIGNER: JANIS MANACSA PHOTOGRAPHER: TREVE JOHNSON CABINETS: DEWILS CABINETRY

Expanding the island gave the family more space to relax, work or entertain. The original island was less than half the size and housed the stove top, leaving little space for much else.

Our clients came to us ready for a change. Fraley & Company had worked with their neighbors to update their kitchen a few years back, and we were thrilled for the challenge to work on a very similar kitchen layout. We imposed the challenge on ourselves to make this project completely different from the previous home, while maintaining the character that our newest clients so much appreciated in our previous remodel. Photography by Schweitzer Creative

サクラメントにある中くらいなエクレクティックスタイルのおしゃれなキッチン (アンダーカウンターシンク、フラットパネル扉のキャビネット、中間色木目調キャビネット、タイルカウンター、マルチカラーのキッチンパネル、磁器タイルのキッチンパネル、黒い調理設備、ライムストーンの床、マルチカラーの床) の写真

shaun davies home solutions
カーディフにある高級な広いエクレクティックスタイルのおしゃれなキッチン (アンダーカウンターシンク、シェーカースタイル扉のキャビネット、白いキャビネット、珪岩カウンター、茶色いキッチンパネル、クオーツストーンのキッチンパネル、シルバーの調理設備、ライムストーンの床、ピンクの床、茶色いキッチンカウンター) の写真

オースティンにある高級な小さなエクレクティックスタイルのおしゃれなキッチン (ドロップインシンク、インセット扉のキャビネット、白いキャビネット、木材カウンター、青いキッチンパネル、セラミックタイルのキッチンパネル、黒い調理設備、コルクフローリング、アイランドなし) の写真

So Kipling
コーンウォールにある高級な広いエクレクティックスタイルのおしゃれなキッチン (一体型シンク、フラットパネル扉のキャビネット、中間色木目調キャビネット、御影石カウンター、メタリックのキッチンパネル、シルバーの調理設備、ライムストーンの床、ベージュの床、黒いキッチンカウンター) の写真

A tiny kitchen with tons of style, the owner's vintage plates are displayed on the reclaimed shelving. A dynamic crystaline countertop brings a little drama to the small space. Hand glazed Fireclay Tile glimmers on the wall, and blackened cork flooring manages noise and feels soft underfoot.

サクラメントにあるお手頃価格の広いエクレクティックスタイルのおしゃれなキッチン (アンダーカウンターシンク、シェーカースタイル扉のキャビネット、白いキャビネット、クオーツストーンカウンター、白いキッチンパネル、サブウェイタイルのキッチンパネル、シルバーの調理設備、コルクフローリング、茶色い床、黒いキッチンカウンター) の写真

The large, airy, French Country kitchen features limestone floors, a sizable island illuminated with back-lit glass blocks, and rows of glass flowers on the glass tiles adhered to the soffit for added interest

マイアミにある高級な広いエクレクティックスタイルのおしゃれなキッチン (アンダーカウンターシンク、フラットパネル扉のキャビネット、白いキャビネット、オニキスカウンター、シルバーの調理設備、ライムストーンの床、ベージュの床) の写真

Condos are often a challenge – can’t move water, venting has to remain connected to existing ducting and recessed cans may not be an option. In this project, we had an added challenge – we could not lower the ceiling on the exterior wall due to a continual leak issue that the HOA has put off due to the multi-million-dollar expense. DESIGN PHILOSOPHY: Work Centers: prep, baking, clean up, message, beverage and entertaining. Vignette Design: avoid wall to wall cabinets, enhance the work center philosophy Geometry: create a more exciting and natural flow ANGLES: the baking center features a Miele wall oven and Liebherr Freezer, the countertop is 36” deep (allowing for an extra deep appliance garage with stainless tambour). CURVES: the island, desk and ceiling is curved to create a more natural flow. A raised drink counter in Sapele allows for “bellying up to the bar” CIRCLES: the 60” table (seating for 6) is supported by a steel plate and a custom column (used also to support the end of the curved desk – not shown) ISLAND CHALLENGE: To install recessed cans and connect to the existing ducting – we dropped the ceiling 6”. The dropped ceiling curves at the end of the island to the existing ceiling height at the pantry/desk area of the kitchen. The stainless steel column at the end of the island is an electrical chase (the ceiling is concrete, which we were not allowed to puncture) for the island Cabinets: Sapele – Vertical Grain Island Cabinets: Metro LM 98 – Horizontal Grain Laminate Countertop Granite: Purple Dunes Wood – maple Drink Counter: Sapele Appliances: Refrigerator and Freezer: Liebherr Induction CT, DW, Wall and Steam Oven: Miele Hood: Best Range Hoods – Cirrus Wine Refrigerator: Perlick Flooring: Cork Tile Backsplash: Artistic Tile Steppes – Negro Marquina Lighting: Tom Dixon NW Architectural Photography

John Welsh
フィラデルフィアにあるエクレクティックスタイルのおしゃれなアイランドキッチン (エプロンフロントシンク、白いキッチンパネル、コルクフローリング、落し込みパネル扉のキャビネット、白いキャビネット、ソープストーンカウンター、カラー調理設備、マルチカラーの床) の写真

マルメ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キッチン (フラットパネル扉のキャビネット、白いキャビネット、黒いキッチンパネル、シルバーの調理設備、アイランドなし、ステンレスカウンター、ライムストーンの床) の写真

ポートランドにある中くらいなエクレクティックスタイルのおしゃれなキッチン (シェーカースタイル扉のキャビネット、白いキャビネット、御影石カウンター、茶色いキッチンパネル、モザイクタイルのキッチンパネル、シルバーの調理設備、ライムストーンの床、ベージュの床) の写真

Expanding the island gave the family more space to relax, work or entertain. The original island was less than half the size and housed the stove top, leaving little space for much else.

Photo supplied by Karla Billey Design Inc.
エドモントンにある中くらいなエクレクティックスタイルのおしゃれなキッチン (アンダーカウンターシンク、シェーカースタイル扉のキャビネット、白いキャビネット、御影石カウンター、グレーのキッチンパネル、ガラスタイルのキッチンパネル、シルバーの調理設備、コルクフローリング) の写真