Relocating from San Francisco, this young family immediately zeroed in on the wonderful historic homes around downtown Chicago. Most of the properties they saw checked a lot of wish list boxes, but none of them checked every box. The house they landed on had beautiful curb appeal, a dramatic entry with a welcoming porch and front hall, and a really nice yard. Unfortunately, it did not have a kitchen that was well set-up for cooking and entertaining. Reworking the kitchen area was the top priority. The family had met with a few other designers and even had an architect take a crack at the space, but they were not able to come up with a viable solution. Here’s how Senior Designer Diana Burton approached the project… Design Objectives: Respect the home’s vintage feel while bringing the kitchen up to date Open up the kitchen area to create an open space for gathering and entertaining Upgrade appliances to top-of-the-line models Include a large island with seating Include seating for casual family meals in a space that won’t be a replacement for the adjacent formal dining room THE REMODEL Design Challenges: Remove a load-bearing wall and combine smaller rooms to create one big kitchen A powder room in the back corner of the existing kitchen was a huge obstacle to updating the layout Maintain large windows with views of the yard while still providing ample storage Design Solutions: Relocating the powder room to another part of the first floor (a large closet under the stairs) opened up the space dramatically Create space for a larger island by recessing the fridge/freezer and shifting the pantry to a space adjacent to the kitchen A banquette saves space and offers a perfect solution for casual dining The walnut banquette table beautifully complements the fridge/freezer armoire Utilize a gap created by the new fridge location to create a tall shallow cabinet for liquor storage w/ a wine cubby Closing off one doorway into the dining room and using the “between the studs” space for a tall storage cabinet Dish organizing drawers offer handy storage for plates, bowls, and serving dishes right by main sink and dishwasher Cabinetry backing up to the dining room offers ample storage for glassware and functions both as a coffee station and cocktail bar Open shelves flanking the hood add storage without blocking views and daylight A beam was required where the wall was removed. Additional beams added architectural interest and helped integrate the beams into the space Statement lighting adds drama and personality to the space THE RENEWED SPACE This project exemplifies the transformative power of good design. Simply put, good design allows you to live life artfully. The newly remodeled kitchen effortlessly combines functionality and aesthetic appeal, providing a delightful space for cooking and spending quality time together. It’s comfy for regular meals but ultimately outfitted for those special gatherings. Infused with classic finishes and a timeless charm, the kitchen emanates an enduring atmosphere that will never go out of style. This photo illuminates the gorgeous La Cornue range, and the custom stainless and brass range hood.

Kitchen area.
ダブリンにある低価格の小さなトラディショナルスタイルのおしゃれなキッチン (ドロップインシンク、ラミネートカウンター、黒いキッチンパネル、セラミックタイルのキッチンパネル、カラー調理設備、淡色無垢フローリング、アイランドなし、グレーの床、黒いキッチンカウンター) の写真

Completely new kitchen. Great red range!
オクラホマシティにある高級な中くらいなモダンスタイルのおしゃれなキッチン (エプロンフロントシンク、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、カラー調理設備、磁器タイルの床、アイランドなし、グレーの床、白いキッチンカウンター) の写真

Matte white is predominantly used throughout the kitchen. The exception is the introduction of a vibrant colour for the kitchen island. The island is wrapped in a light grey marble effect ceramic. This ceramic is also used for the worktop and splashback on the wall run of units. The island also houses the sink unit. A coloured panel is used to divide the working area of the island from the open shelving introduced at one end. This shelving is achieved using the patented Miinus bio-composite frame. The shelves are glass. This shelving style has also been used for wall units on the back wall. The doors and wood panels used in this kitchen are all OSB. This provides a texture, and the board is strong, durable and recyclable. Draw storage units are used throughout the kitchen. These provide extremely accessible storage. The exceptions are the unit above the ovens and the tall unit housing an integrated fridge freezer to the right of the oven unit.

Наталья Горбунова
他の地域にあるお手頃価格の中くらいなコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれなキッチン (ダブルシンク、レイズドパネル扉のキャビネット、グレーのキャビネット、木材カウンター、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、カラー調理設備、磁器タイルの床、グレーの床) の写真

Михаил Степанов
モスクワ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キッチン (ガラス扉のキャビネット、白いキャビネット、クオーツストーンカウンター、赤いキッチンパネル、セラミックタイルのキッチンパネル、カラー調理設備、磁器タイルの床、グレーの床) の写真

Miinus eco-friendly kitchen drawer with bin housing. Panel made of OSB, which provides a texture and makes it durable and recyclable. Less is more - less materials are used which makes the kitchen more eco-friendly.

Design Objectives: Respect the home’s vintage feel while bringing the kitchen up to date Open up the kitchen area to create an open space for gathering and entertaining Upgrade appliances to top-of-the-line models Include a large island with seating Include seating for casual family meals in a space that won’t be a replacement for the adjacent formal dining room THE REMODEL Design Challenges: Remove a load-bearing wall and combine smaller rooms to create one big kitchen A powder room in the back corner of the existing kitchen was a huge obstacle to updating the layout Maintain large windows with views of the yard while still providing ample storage Design Solutions: Relocating the powder room to another part of the first floor (a large closet under the stairs) opened up the space dramatically Create space for a larger island by recessing the fridge/freezer and shifting the pantry to a space adjacent to the kitchen A banquette saves space and offers a perfect solution for casual dining The walnut banquette table beautifully complements the fridge/freezer armoire Utilize a gap created by the new fridge location to create a tall shallow cabinet for liquor storage w/ a wine cubby Closing off one doorway into the dining room and using the “between the studs” space for a tall storage cabinet Dish organizing drawers offer handy storage for plates, bowls, and serving dishes right by main sink and dishwasher Cabinetry backing up to the dining room offers ample storage for glassware and functions both as a coffee station and cocktail bar Open shelves flanking the hood add storage without blocking views and daylight A beam was required where the wall was removed. Additional beams added architectural interest and helped integrate the beams into the space Statement lighting adds drama and personality to the space THE RENEWED SPACE This project exemplifies the transformative power of good design. Simply put, good design allows you to live life artfully. The newly remodeled kitchen effortlessly combines functionality and aesthetic appeal, providing a delightful space for cooking and spending quality time together. It’s comfy for regular meals but ultimately outfitted for those special gatherings. Infused with classic finishes and a timeless charm, the kitchen emanates an enduring atmosphere that will never go out of style.

Good design has both form and function. The kitchen encourages the display of the everyday and shows that ordinary items can serve as the best decoration. A custom-made pegboard keeps utensils within handy reach whilst providing a vivid wall of colour, and a rescued 1960s wall unit brings life to an understated backdrop of elegant grey tones. Oak door pulls add a bespoke feel to the simple white cupboards, with the retro cooker providing extra work space and a pop of jalapeno red. Photography: Megan Taylor

Good design has both form and function. The kitchen encourages the display of the everyday and shows that ordinary items can serve as the best decoration. A custom-made pegboard keeps utensils within handy reach whilst providing a vivid wall of colour, and a rescued 1960s wall unit brings life to an understated backdrop of elegant grey tones. Oak door pulls add a bespoke feel to the simple white cupboards, with the retro cooker providing extra work space and a pop of jalapeno red. Photography: Megan Taylor

Good design has both form and function. The kitchen encourages the display of the everyday and shows that ordinary items can serve as the best decoration. A custom-made pegboard keeps utensils within handy reach whilst providing a vivid wall of colour, and a rescued 1960s wall unit brings life to an understated backdrop of elegant grey tones. Oak door pulls add a bespoke feel to the simple white cupboards, with the retro cooker providing extra work space and a pop of jalapeno red. Photography: Megan Taylor

Miinus white eco-friendly kitchen units with integrated electric hob, overhead extractor fan, and Puustelli Miinus patented shelving. The worktop and splashback are made of grey ceramic which provides both elements of functionality and appearance.

Matte white is predominantly used throughout the kitchen. The exception is the introduction of a vibrant colour for the kitchen island. The island is wrapped in a light grey marble effect ceramic. This ceramic is also used for the worktop and splashback on the wall run of units. The island also houses the sink unit. A coloured panel is used to divide the working area of the island from the open shelving introduced at one end. This shelving is achieved using the patented Miinus bio-composite frame. The shelves are glass. This shelving style has also been used for wall units on the back wall. The doors and wood panels used in this kitchen are all OSB. This provides a texture, and the board is strong, durable and recyclable. Draw storage units are used throughout the kitchen. These provide extremely accessible storage. The exceptions are the unit above the ovens and the tall unit housing an integrated fridge freezer to the right of the oven unit.

Наталья Горбунова
他の地域にあるお手頃価格の中くらいなコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれなキッチン (ダブルシンク、レイズドパネル扉のキャビネット、グレーのキャビネット、木材カウンター、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、カラー調理設備、磁器タイルの床、グレーの床、壁紙) の写真

Miinus eco-friendly kitchen drawer. Panel made of OSB, which provides a texture and makes it durable and recyclable. Less is more - less materials are used which makes the kitchen more eco-friendly.

Наталья Горбунова
他の地域にあるお手頃価格の中くらいなコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれなキッチン (ダブルシンク、レイズドパネル扉のキャビネット、グレーのキャビネット、木材カウンター、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、カラー調理設備、磁器タイルの床、グレーの床) の写真

Relocating from San Francisco, this young family immediately zeroed in on the wonderful historic homes around downtown Chicago. Most of the properties they saw checked a lot of wish list boxes, but none of them checked every box. The house they landed on had beautiful curb appeal, a dramatic entry with a welcoming porch and front hall, and a really nice yard. Unfortunately, it did not have a kitchen that was well set-up for cooking and entertaining. Reworking the kitchen area was the top priority. The family had met with a few other designers and even had an architect take a crack at the space, but they were not able to come up with a viable solution. Here’s how Senior Designer Diana Burton approached the project… Design Objectives: Respect the home’s vintage feel while bringing the kitchen up to date Open up the kitchen area to create an open space for gathering and entertaining Upgrade appliances to top-of-the-line models Include a large island with seating Include seating for casual family meals in a space that won’t be a replacement for the adjacent formal dining room THE REMODEL Design Challenges: Remove a load-bearing wall and combine smaller rooms to create one big kitchen A powder room in the back corner of the existing kitchen was a huge obstacle to updating the layout Maintain large windows with views of the yard while still providing ample storage Design Solutions: Relocating the powder room to another part of the first floor (a large closet under the stairs) opened up the space dramatically Create space for a larger island by recessing the fridge/freezer and shifting the pantry to a space adjacent to the kitchen A banquette saves space and offers a perfect solution for casual dining The walnut banquette table beautifully complements the fridge/freezer armoire Utilize a gap created by the new fridge location to create a tall shallow cabinet for liquor storage w/ a wine cubby Closing off one doorway into the dining room and using the “between the studs” space for a tall storage cabinet Dish organizing drawers offer handy storage for plates, bowls, and serving dishes right by main sink and dishwasher Cabinetry backing up to the dining room offers ample storage for glassware and functions both as a coffee station and cocktail bar Open shelves flanking the hood add storage without blocking views and daylight A beam was required where the wall was removed. Additional beams added architectural interest and helped integrate the beams into the space Statement lighting adds drama and personality to the space THE RENEWED SPACE This project exemplifies the transformative power of good design. Simply put, good design allows you to live life artfully. The newly remodeled kitchen effortlessly combines functionality and aesthetic appeal, providing a delightful space for cooking and spending quality time together. It’s comfy for regular meals but ultimately outfitted for those special gatherings. Infused with classic finishes and a timeless charm, the kitchen emanates an enduring atmosphere that will never go out of style.

This project exemplifies the transformative power of good design. Simply put, good design allows you to live life artfully. The newly remodeled kitchen effortlessly combines functionality and aesthetic appeal, providing a delightful space for cooking and spending quality time together. It’s comfy for regular meals but ultimately outfitted for those special gatherings. Infused with classic finishes and a timeless charm, the kitchen emanates an enduring atmosphere that will never go out of style. This photo shows the view of the kitchen highlighting the island, the unique vintage inspired pendant lighting, large windows, and innovative storage solutions dish ware. This is an up close shot of the gorgeous vintage inspired brass light fixture above the island seating.

Miinus eco-friendly kitchen island. with integrated sink, topped with a white ceramic worktop. The panel doors are made of OSB which adds durability and makes the product recyclable. The less is more policy is evident with the kitchen island.