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.

Kitchen installation withe accent wall and decorative floor tile.
サンフランシスコにある小さなモダンスタイルのおしゃれなキッチン (フラットパネル扉のキャビネット、白いキャビネット、磁器タイルの床、ダブルシンク、クオーツストーンカウンター、マルチカラーのキッチンパネル、セメントタイルのキッチンパネル、シルバーの調理設備、白いキッチンカウンター) の写真

Lovely transitional style custom home in Scottsdale, Arizona. The high ceilings, skylights, white cabinetry, and medium wood tones create a light and airy feeling throughout the home. The aesthetic gives a nod to contemporary design and has a sophisticated feel but is also very inviting and warm. In part this was achieved by the incorporation of varied colors, styles, and finishes on the fixtures, tiles, and accessories. The look was further enhanced by the juxtapositional use of black and white to create visual interest and make it fun. Thoughtfully designed and built for real living and indoor/ outdoor entertainment.

Microtopping® Ideal Work® riveste l'open space di questa villa sul mare, composto da cucina e salotto. anche il top cucina è rivestito in Microtopping®: specificatamente trattato è infatti resistente e durevole nel tempo.

Wamba Photography
バルセロナ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、白いキャビネット、人工大理石カウンター、グレーのキッチンパネル、セメントタイルのキッチンパネル、シルバーの調理設備、磁器タイルの床、フラットパネル扉のキャビネット) の写真

Open plan kitchen diner with great views through to the garden.
他の地域にあるお手頃価格の広い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、フラットパネル扉のキャビネット、黒いキャビネット、木材カウンター、グレーのキッチンパネル、セメントタイルのキッチンパネル、黒い調理設備、淡色無垢フローリング、グレーの床、茶色いキッチンカウンター) の写真

パリにあるお手頃価格の中くらいなエクレクティックスタイルのおしゃれなキッチン (ダブルシンク、インセット扉のキャビネット、白いキャビネット、ラミネートカウンター、グレーのキッチンパネル、セメントタイルのキッチンパネル、白い調理設備、クッションフロア、アイランドなし、白い床、白いキッチンカウンター) の写真

Michael Makaroff
他の地域にあるお手頃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 (ダブルシンク、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、クオーツストーンカウンター、白いキッチンパネル、セメントタイルのキッチンパネル、シルバーの調理設備、セラミックタイルの床、グレーの床、白いキッチンカウンター) の写真

他の地域にあるお手頃価格の中くらいなトラディショナル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、淡色木目調キャビネット、御影石カウンター、マルチカラーのキッチンパネル、セメントタイルのキッチンパネル、シルバーの調理設備、無垢フローリング、アイランドなし、茶色い床、白いキッチンカウンター) の写真

Open plan dining and kitchen with plywood cabinetry, recycled blackbutt kitchen island. The kitchen snug creates an intimate space to interact with the family. Photos : M Kennedy

Open plan kitchen diner with great views through to the garden.
他の地域にあるお手頃価格の広いコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれなキッチン (フラットパネル扉のキャビネット、グレーの床、茶色いキッチンカウンター、木材カウンター、淡色無垢フローリング、黒いキャビネット、黒い調理設備、ダブルシンク、グレーのキッチンパネル、セメントタイルのキッチンパネル) の写真

他の地域にあるラグジュアリーな広いモダンスタイルのおしゃれなキッチン (ダブルシンク、インセット扉のキャビネット、濃色木目調キャビネット、人工大理石カウンター、黒いキッチンパネル、セメントタイルのキッチンパネル、シルバーの調理設備、淡色無垢フローリング、ベージュの床、黒いキッチンカウンター) の写真

デンバーにあるラスティックスタイルのおしゃれなキッチン (御影石カウンター、ダブルシンク、シェーカースタイル扉のキャビネット、中間色木目調キャビネット、セメントタイルのキッチンパネル、シルバーの調理設備、濃色無垢フローリング) の写真

Three small rooms were demolished to enable a new kitchen and open plan living space to be designed. The kitchen has a drop-down ceiling to delineate the space. A window became french doors to the garden. The former kitchen was re-designed as a mudroom. The laundry had new cabinetry. New flooring throughout. A linen cupboard was opened to become a study nook with dramatic wallpaper. Custom ottoman were designed and upholstered for the drop-down dining and study nook. A family of five now has a fantastically functional open plan kitchen/living space, family study area, and a mudroom for wet weather gear and lots of storage.

Lovely transitional style custom home in Scottsdale, Arizona. The high ceilings, skylights, white cabinetry, and medium wood tones create a light and airy feeling throughout the home. The aesthetic gives a nod to contemporary design and has a sophisticated feel but is also very inviting and warm. In part this was achieved by the incorporation of varied colors, styles, and finishes on the fixtures, tiles, and accessories. The look was further enhanced by the juxtapositional use of black and white to create visual interest and make it fun. Thoughtfully designed and built for real living and indoor/ outdoor entertainment.

モントリオールにある広い北欧スタイルのおしゃれなキッチン (ダブルシンク、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、木材カウンター、グレーのキッチンパネル、セメントタイルのキッチンパネル、白い調理設備、淡色無垢フローリング) の写真

Amazing Colorado Lodge Style Custom Built Home in Eagles Landing Neighborhood of Saint Augusta, Mn - Build by Werschay Homes. -James Gray Photography

A yellow skylight is a feature of this colourful kitchen.
キャンベラにある低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 (白いキャビネット、クオーツストーンカウンター、青いキッチンパネル、セメントタイルのキッチンパネル、グレーの床、ダブルシンク、フラットパネル扉のキャビネット、白い調理設備、グレーのキッチンカウンター) の写真

ロサンゼルスにある高級な広いモダンスタイルのおしゃれなキッチン (ダブルシンク、フラットパネル扉のキャビネット、白いキャビネット、クオーツストーンカウンター、グレーのキッチンパネル、セメントタイルのキッチンパネル、シルバーの調理設備、濃色無垢フローリング) の写真