Download our free ebook, Creating the Ideal Kitchen. DOWNLOAD NOW For many, extra time at home during COVID left them wanting more from their homes. Whether you realized the shortcomings of your space or simply wanted to combat boredom, a well-designed and functional home was no longer a want, it became a need. Tina found herself wanting more from her Old Irving Park home and reached out to The Kitchen Studio about adding function to her kitchen to make the most of the available real estate. At the end of the day, there is nothing better than returning home to a bright and happy space you love. And this kitchen wasn’t that for Tina. Dark and dated, with a palette from the past and features that didn’t make the most of the available square footage, this remodel required vision and a fresh approach to the space. Lead designer, Stephanie Cole’s main design goal was better flow, while adding greater functionality with organized storage, accessible open shelving, and an overall sense of cohesion with the adjoining family room. The original kitchen featured a large pizza oven, which was rarely used, yet its footprint limited storage space. The nearby pantry had become a catch-all, lacking the organization needed in the home. The initial plan was to keep the pizza oven, but eventually Tina realized she preferred the design possibilities that came from removing this cumbersome feature, with the goal of adding function throughout the upgraded and elevated space. Eliminating the pantry added square footage and length to the kitchen for greater function and more storage. This redesigned space reflects how she lives and uses her home, as well as her love for entertaining. The kitchen features a classic, clean, and timeless palette. White cabinetry, with brass and bronze finishes, contrasts with rich wood flooring, and lets the large, deep blue island in Woodland’s custom color Harbor – a neutral, yet statement color – draw your eye. The kitchen was the main priority. In addition to updating and elevating this space, Tina wanted to maximize what her home had to offer. From moving the location of the patio door and eliminating a window to removing an existing closet in the mudroom and the cluttered pantry, the kitchen footprint grew. Once the floorplan was set, it was time to bring cohesion to her home, creating connection between the kitchen and surrounding spaces. The color palette carries into the mudroom, where we added beautiful new cabinetry, practical bench seating, and accessible hooks, perfect for guests and everyday living. The nearby bar continues the aesthetic, with stunning Carrara marble subway tile, hints of brass and bronze, and a design that further captures the vibe of the kitchen. Every home has its unique design challenges. But with a fresh perspective and a bit of creativity, there is always a way to give the client exactly what they want [and need]. In this particular kitchen, the existing soffits and high slanted ceilings added a layer of complexity to the lighting layout and upper perimeter cabinets. While a space needs to look good, it also needs to function well. This meant making the most of the height of the room and accounting for the varied ceiling features, while also giving Tina everything she wanted and more. Pendants and task lighting paired with an abundance of natural light amplify the bright aesthetic. The cabinetry layout and design compliments the soffits with subtle profile details that bring everything together. The tile selections add visual interest, drawing the eye to the focal area above the range. Glass-doored cabinets further customize the space and give the illusion of even more height within the room. While her family may be grown and out of the house, Tina was focused on adding function without sacrificing a stunning aesthetic and dreamy finishes that make the kitchen the gathering place of any home. It was time to love her kitchen again, and if you’re wondering what she loves most, it’s the niche with glass door cabinetry and open shelving for display paired with the marble mosaic backsplash over the range and complimenting hood. Each of these features is a stunning point of interest within the kitchen – both brag-worthy additions to a perimeter layout that previously felt limited and lacking. Whether your remodel is the result of special needs in your home or simply the excitement of focusing your energy on creating a fun new aesthetic, we are here for it. We love a good challenge because there is always a way to make a space better – adding function and beauty simultaneously.

ミルウォーキーにあるトラディショナルスタイルのおしゃれなマッドルーム (無垢フローリング) の写真

ボストンにある高級な中くらいなトランジショナルスタイルのおしゃれなマッドルーム (無垢フローリング、白いドア、茶色い床) の写真

ランマのガラス越しにリビングへつながる大屋根の斜め天井が見えます。 下駄箱と収納の扉は山桜の板戸。
他の地域にある高級な中くらいなアジアンスタイルのおしゃれなマッドルーム (白い壁、無垢フローリング) の写真

オースティンにある中くらいなトランジショナルスタイルのおしゃれなマッドルーム (白い壁、無垢フローリング、茶色い床) の写真

ローリーにあるラスティックスタイルのおしゃれなマッドルーム (ベージュの壁、無垢フローリング) の写真

Mountain Modern Hidden Storage
他の地域にあるラグジュアリーなラスティックスタイルのおしゃれなマッドルーム (茶色い壁、無垢フローリング、茶色い床) の写真

This cozy lake cottage skillfully incorporates a number of features that would normally be restricted to a larger home design. A glance of the exterior reveals a simple story and a half gable running the length of the home, enveloping the majority of the interior spaces. To the rear, a pair of gables with copper roofing flanks a covered dining area and screened porch. Inside, a linear foyer reveals a generous staircase with cascading landing. Further back, a centrally placed kitchen is connected to all of the other main level entertaining spaces through expansive cased openings. A private study serves as the perfect buffer between the homes master suite and living room. Despite its small footprint, the master suite manages to incorporate several closets, built-ins, and adjacent master bath complete with a soaker tub flanked by separate enclosures for a shower and water closet. Upstairs, a generous double vanity bathroom is shared by a bunkroom, exercise space, and private bedroom. The bunkroom is configured to provide sleeping accommodations for up to 4 people. The rear-facing exercise has great views of the lake through a set of windows that overlook the copper roof of the screened porch below.

Photo credit: Laurey W. Glenn/Southern Living
ジャクソンビルにあるビーチスタイルのおしゃれなマッドルーム (白い壁、無垢フローリング) の写真

シカゴにあるカントリー風のおしゃれなマッドルーム (グレーの壁、無垢フローリング、茶色い床) の写真

ナッシュビルにあるビーチスタイルのおしゃれなマッドルーム (グレーの壁、無垢フローリング) の写真

Christopher Jones Photography
ローリーにあるカントリー風のおしゃれなマッドルーム (白い壁、無垢フローリング、茶色い床) の写真

ワシントンD.C.にある中くらいなトランジショナルスタイルのおしゃれなマッドルーム (茶色い壁、無垢フローリング、白いドア、茶色い床) の写真

Photography by: Mark Lohman Styled by: Sunday Hendrickson
リトルロックにある中くらいなカントリー風のおしゃれなマッドルーム (マルチカラーの壁、無垢フローリング、茶色い床) の写真

ジャクソン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マッドルーム (グレーの壁、無垢フローリング、木目調のドア、茶色い床) の写真

This custom built mudroom in Marietta offers individual lockers and cubbies for this mother of four. Features include white raised panel doors and drawer fronts, beadboard backing, robe hooks, lots of overhead and below storage, and chrome hardware.

他の地域にある広いビーチスタイルのおしゃれな玄関 (ベージュの壁、無垢フローリング) の写真

ボストンにある中くらいなトランジショナルスタイルのおしゃれなマッドルーム (グレーの壁、無垢フローリング) の写真

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