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.

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

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.

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

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

ボストンにあるビーチスタイルのおしゃれなウェット バー (I型、白いキャビネット、大理石カウンター、白いキッチンパネル、塗装板のキッチンパネル、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

ロサンゼルスにある中くらいなモダン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、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、大理石カウンター、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

トロント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 (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、濃色木目調キャビネット、濃色無垢フローリング、茶色い床、I型、大理石カウンター、白いキッチンカウンター) の写真

What started as a kitchen and two-bathroom remodel evolved into a full home renovation plus conversion of the downstairs unfinished basement into a permitted first story addition, complete with family room, guest suite, mudroom, and a new front entrance. We married the midcentury modern architecture with vintage, eclectic details and thoughtful materials.

Photos by ZackBenson.com The perfect eclectic kitchen, designed around a professional chef. This kitchen features custom cabinets by Wood-Mode, SieMatic and Woodland cabinets. White marble cabinets cover the island with a custom leg. This highly functional kitchen features a Wolf Range with a steamer and fryer on each side of the range under the large custom cutting boards. Polished brass toe kicks bring this kitchen to the next level.

Photo Credit: Webb Chappell / Betsy Bassett
ボストンにあるラグジュアリー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、レイズドパネル扉のキャビネット、白いキャビネット、大理石カウンター、白いキッチンパネル、モザイクタイルのキッチンパネル、茶色い床、濃色無垢フローリング、白いキッチンカウンター) の写真

Classic bar area, simple white look with custom cabinetry. White marble backsplash adds a chic touch.
ニューヨークにある小さ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 (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、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、無垢フローリング、茶色い床、I型、白いキッチンカウンター) の写真

Warm Open Space in the works for this beautiful midcentury renovation.
ボルチモアにある高級な中くらいなモダンスタイルのおしゃれなウェット バー (I型、シンクなし、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、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、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

Patrick Brickman
チャールストンにあるラグジュアリーな中くらいなカントリー風のおしゃれなウェット バー (青いキャビネット、白いキッチンカウンター、I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、大理石カウンター、白いキッチンパネル、木材のキッチンパネル、無垢フローリング、茶色い床) の写真

Beach style home, wet bar with wine storage and shelves
サンディエゴにある小さ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、シェーカースタイル扉のキャビネット、青いキャビネット、大理石カウンター、白いキッチンパネル、木材のキッチンパネル、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

コロンバス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ウェット バー (I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、大理石カウンター、黄色いキッチンパネル、大理石の床、マルチカラーの床、白いキッチンカウンター) の写真

Stacy Zarin Goldberg
ワシントンD.C.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 (I型、ガラス扉のキャビネット、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、石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

Transitional wet bar with light grey recessed-panel cabinetry, marble countertop, textured and patterned yellow tile backsplash and stone tile flooring.