Turned an empty, unused formal living room into a hip bourbon bar and library lounge for a couple who relocated to DFW from Louisville, KY. They wanted a place they could entertain friends or just hang out and relax with a cocktail or a good book. We added the wet bar and library shelves, and kept things modern and warm, with a wink to the prohibition era. The formerly deserted room is now their favorite spot. Photos by Michael Hunter Photography

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.

コロンバスにある高級な中くらいなカントリー風のおしゃれなウェット バー (磁器タイルの床、茶色い床、I型、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、グレーのキャビネット、クオーツストーンカウンター、白いキッチンパネル、セラミックタイルのキッチンパネル、白いキッチンカウンター) の写真

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デンバー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ホームバー (グレーのキャビネット、茶色いキッチンパネル、ステンレスカウンター、セラミックタイルのキッチンパネル、セラミックタイルの床、グレーの床、グレーのキッチンカウンター、シェーカースタイル扉のキャビネット) の写真

Dry bar with tall Lincoln marble backsplash and vintage mirror. Flanked by deGournay wall mural.
ミネアポリスにある高級な広いヴィクトリアン調のおしゃれなドライ バー (ll型、シェーカースタイル扉のキャビネット、黒いキャビネット、大理石カウンター、白いキッチンパネル、大理石のキッチンパネル、白いキッチンカウンター) 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ホームバー (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、淡色無垢フローリング、ベージュの床、白いキッチンカウンター、I型、茶色いキッチンパネル、木材のキッチンパネル) の写真

マイアミにある高級な中くらいなおしゃれなホームバー (I型、落し込みパネル扉のキャビネット、白いキャビネット、珪岩カウンター、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、濃色無垢フローリング、白いキッチンカウンター) の写真

シャーロット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ウェット バー (I型、シンクなし、シェーカースタイル扉のキャビネット、淡色木目調キャビネット、大理石カウンター、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、淡色無垢フローリング、白いキッチンカウンター) の写真

The refrigerator and pantry were relocated making way for a beverage bar complete with refrigeration and a bar sink. Located out of the way of the kitchen work triangle, this dedicated space supports everything from morning coffee to cocktail prep for the adjoining dining room.

Bar with Lit countertop and lit stained panels
ヒューストンにあるラグジュアリーな広いコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれな着席型バー (ll型、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、淡色木目調キャビネット、オニキスカウンター、白いキッチンパネル、ミラータイルのキッチンパネル、淡色無垢フローリング、白いキッチンカウンター) の写真

This stadium liquor cabinet keeps bottles tucked away in the butler's pantry.
ポートランド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ウェット バー (ドロップインシンク、シェーカースタイル扉のキャビネット、グレーのキャビネット、珪岩カウンター、白いキッチンパネル、セラミックタイルのキッチンパネル、濃色無垢フローリング、茶色い床、青いキッチンカウンター、ll型) の写真

This new home was built on an old lot in Dallas, TX in the Preston Hollow neighborhood. The new home is a little over 5,600 sq.ft. and features an expansive great room and a professional chef’s kitchen. This 100% brick exterior home was built with full-foam encapsulation for maximum energy performance. There is an immaculate courtyard enclosed by a 9' brick wall keeping their spool (spa/pool) private. Electric infrared radiant patio heaters and patio fans and of course a fireplace keep the courtyard comfortable no matter what time of year. A custom king and a half bed was built with steps at the end of the bed, making it easy for their dog Roxy, to get up on the bed. There are electrical outlets in the back of the bathroom drawers and a TV mounted on the wall behind the tub for convenience. The bathroom also has a steam shower with a digital thermostatic valve. The kitchen has two of everything, as it should, being a commercial chef's kitchen! The stainless vent hood, flanked by floating wooden shelves, draws your eyes to the center of this immaculate kitchen full of Bluestar Commercial appliances. There is also a wall oven with a warming drawer, a brick pizza oven, and an indoor churrasco grill. There are two refrigerators, one on either end of the expansive kitchen wall, making everything convenient. There are two islands; one with casual dining bar stools, as well as a built-in dining table and another for prepping food. At the top of the stairs is a good size landing for storage and family photos. There are two bedrooms, each with its own bathroom, as well as a movie room. What makes this home so special is the Casita! It has its own entrance off the common breezeway to the main house and courtyard. There is a full kitchen, a living area, an ADA compliant full bath, and a comfortable king bedroom. It’s perfect for friends staying the weekend or in-laws staying for a month.

ヒューストンにあるラグジュアリーな中くらいなモダンスタイルのおしゃれなドライ バー (ll型、シェーカースタイル扉のキャビネット、黒いキャビネット、人工大理石カウンター、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、トラバーチンの床、ベージュの床、白いキッチンカウンター) の写真

The existing U-shaped kitchen was tucked away in a small corner while the dining table was swimming in a room much too large for its size. The client’s needs and the architecture of the home made it apparent that the perfect design solution for the home was to swap the spaces. The homeowners entertain frequently and wanted the new layout to accommodate a lot of counter seating, a bar/buffet for serving hors d’oeuvres, an island with prep sink, and all new appliances. They had a strong preference that the hood be a focal point and wanted to go beyond a typical white color scheme even though they wanted white cabinets. While moving the kitchen to the dining space gave us a generous amount of real estate to work with, two of the exterior walls are occupied with full-height glass creating a challenge how best to fulfill their wish list. We used one available wall for the needed tall appliances, taking advantage of its height to create the hood as a focal point. We opted for both a peninsula and island instead of one large island in order to maximize the seating requirements and create a barrier when entertaining so guests do not flow directly into the work area of the kitchen. This also made it possible to add a second sink as requested. Lastly, the peninsula sets up a well-defined path to the new dining room without feeling like you are walking through the kitchen. We used the remaining fourth wall for the bar/buffet. Black cabinetry adds strong contrast in several areas of the new kitchen. Wire mesh wall cabinet doors at the bar and gold accents on the hardware, light fixtures, faucets and furniture add further drama to the concept. The focal point is definitely the black hood, looking both dramatic and cohesive at the same time.

The wet bar includes a built-in wine cooler and a highlight in this stunning kitchen renovation is the ceiling hung glass and metal shelving unit that is truly a piece of art.

Basement wet bar with stikwood wall, industrial pipe shelving, beverage cooler, and microwave.
シカゴ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ウェット バー (I型、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、青いキャビネット、珪岩カウンター、茶色いキッチンパネル、木材のキッチンパネル、コンクリートの床、グレーの床、マルチカラーのキッチンカウンター) の写真

Lower Level Bar
ミネアポリスにあるラグジュアリーな中くらいなトラディショナルスタイルのおしゃれなウェット バー (ll型、アンダーカウンターシンク、落し込みパネル扉のキャビネット、グレーのキャビネット、珪岩カウンター、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、淡色無垢フローリング、茶色い床、白いキッチンカウンター) の写真

カンザスシティにある高級な広いモダンスタイルのおしゃれな着席型バー (ll型、アンダーカウンターシンク、ガラス扉のキャビネット、淡色木目調キャビネット、白いキッチンパネル、セラミックタイルのキッチンパネル、無垢フローリング、茶色い床、白いキッチンカウンター) の写真

Details make the wine bar perfect: storage for all sorts of beverages, glass front display cabinets, and great lighting. Photography: A&J Photography, Inc.