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.

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

Photo Credit: Kathleen O'Donnell
ニューヨークにあるトランジショナルスタイルのおしゃれなウェット バー (ガラス扉のキャビネット、グレーのキャビネット、大理石カウンター、ミラータイルのキッチンパネル、濃色無垢フローリング、アンダーカウンターシンク、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

Lori Hamilton
タンパにある広いトラディショナルスタイルのおしゃれな着席型バー (レイズドパネル扉のキャビネット、濃色木目調キャビネット、濃色無垢フローリング、コの字型、アンダーカウンターシンク、大理石カウンター、茶色い床、白いキッチンカウンター) の写真

We made minimal changes to this space, but they had a big impact. We added a decorative backsplash to bring in contrast and texture that was lacking, while updating the plumbing fixtures for a more cohesive look. We also swapped the light fixtures so the space no longer felt outdated while keeping the traditional style.

This beautiful bar was created by opening the closet space underneath the curved staircase. To emphasize that this bar is part of the staircase, we added wallpaper lining to the bottom of each step. The curved and round cabinets follow the lines of the room. The metal wallpaper, metallic tile, and dark wood create a dramatic masculine look that is enhanced by a custom light fixture and lighted niche that add both charm and drama.

This bar is part of the Family room. It has custom glass shelves, custom-designed, and fabricated stone counter. There are 2 Subzero fridges to keep beverages cold. It is wonderful to have an entertaining area.

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.

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

Centrally located coffee bar with hidden walk in pantry adjacent.
タンパ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、白いキャビネット、珪岩カウンター、グレーのキッチンパネル、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、白いキッチンカウンター) の写真

This kitchen was in desperate need of a makeover. (see the original space at the end) There was a truly odd peninsula that blocked the cook from access to the refrigerator behind it. The span was only 33" which made working in the area almost impossible. The peninsula was also the weekly dining area, but did not function well. This makeovers is truly one of my favoirites as it shows what good design can do for a space!

The designer turned a dining room into a fabulous bar for entertaining....integrating the window behind the bar for a dramatic look! Robert Brantley Photography

チャールストンにあるコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれなウェット バー (シンクなし、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、赤いキッチンパネル、レンガのキッチンパネル、濃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

This Miami Modern style custom bar replaced an old world dark wood style pub. This updated social gathering spot allows you to sit with your friends, enjoy a cocktail, and appreciate the commissioned art installation on the bar's backsplash wall, enhanced by wall-washed lighting. The italian bar chairs are upholstered in red leather and feature woven cane backs.

Photograph © Michael Wilkinson Photography
ワシントンD.C.にあるラグジュアリーな広いトラディショナルスタイルのおしゃれな着席型バー (大理石カウンター、ベージュキッチンパネル、石スラブのキッチンパネル、I型、アンダーカウンターシンク、白いキッチンカウンター) の写真

Glamourous dry bar with tall Lincoln marble backsplash and vintage mirror. Flanked by custom 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、ミラータイルのキッチンパネル、大理石の床、ベージュの床、白いキッチンカウンター) の写真