Curtis and Peggy had been thinking of a kitchen remodel for quite some time, but they knew their house would have a unique set of challenges. Their older Victorian house was built in 1891. The kitchen cabinetry was original, and they wanted to keep the authenticity of their period home while adding modern comforts that would improve their quality of life. A friend recommended Advance Design Studio for their exceptional experience and quality of work. After meeting with designer Michelle Lecinski at Advance Design, they were confident they could partner with Advance to accomplish the unique kitchen renovation they’d been talking about for years. “We wanted to do the kitchen for a long, long time,” Curtis said. “(We asked ourselves) what are we actually going to do? How are we going to do this? And who are we going to find to do exactly what we want?” The goal for the project was to keep the home renovation and new kitchen feeling authentic to the time in which it was built. They desperately wanted the modern comforts that come with a larger refrigerator and the dishwasher that they never had! The old home was also a bit drafty so adding a fireplace, wall insulation and new windows became a priority. They very much wanted to create a comfortable hearth room adjacent to the kitchen, complete with old world brick. The original cabinetry had to go to make way for beautiful new kitchen cabinetry that appears as if it was a hundred years old, but with all the benefits of cutting-edge storage, self-closing drawers, and a brand-new look. “We just wanted to keep it old looking, but with some modern updates,” Peggy said. Dura Supreme Highland Cabinets with a Heritage Old World Painted Finish replaced the original 1891 cabinets. The hand-applied careful rubbed-off detailing makes these exquisite cabinets look as if they came from a far-gone era. Despite the small size of the kitchen, Peggy, Curtis and Michelle utilized every inch with custom cabinet sizes to increase storage capacity. The custom cabinets allowed for the addition of a 24” Fisher Paykel dishwasher with a concealing Dura Supreme door panel. Michelle was also able to work into the new design a larger 30” Fisher Paykel French refrigerator. “We made every ¼ inch count in this small space,” designer Michelle said. “Having the ability to custom size the cabinetry was the only way to achieve this.” “The kitchen essentially was designed around the Heartland Vintage range and oven,” says Michelle. A classic appliance that combines nostalgic beauty and craftsmanship for modern cooking, with nickel plated trim and elegantly shaped handles and legs; the not to miss range is a striking focal point of the entire room and an engaging conversation piece. Granite countertops in Kodiak Satin with subtle veining kept with the old-world style. The delicate porcelain La Vie Crackle Sonoma tile kitchen backsplash compliments the home’s style perfectly. A handcrafted passthrough designed to show off Peggy’s fine china was custom built by project carpenters Justin Davis and Jeff Dallain to physically and visually open the space. Additional storage was created in the custom panty room with Latte Edinburg cabinets, hand-made weathered wood shelving with authentic black iron brackets, and an intricate tin copper ceiling. Peggy and Curtis loved the idea of adding a Vermont stove to make the hearth-room not only functional, but a truly beckoning place to be. A stunning Bordeaux red Vermont Castings Stove with crisp black ventilation was chosen and combined with the authentic reclaimed Chicago brick wall. Advance’s talented carpenters custom-built elegant weathered shelves to house family memorabilia, installed carefully chosen barn sconces, and made the hearth room an inviting place to relax with a cup of coffee and a good book. “Peggy and Curtis’ project was so much fun to work on. Creating a space that looks and feels like it always belonged in this beautiful old Victorian home is a designer’s dream. To see the delight in their faces when they saw the design details coming together truly made it worth the time and effort that went into making the very compact kitchen space work”, said Michelle. “The result is an amazing custom kitchen, packed with functionality in every inch, nook and cranny!” exclaims Michelle. The renovation didn’t end with the kitchen. New Pella windows were added to help lessen the drafts. The removal of the original windows and trim necessitated the re-creation of hand-made corbels and trim details no longer available today. The talented carpenter team came to the rescue, crafting new pieces and masterfully finishing them as if they were always there. New custom gutters were formed and installed with a front entry rework necessary to accommodate the changes. The whole house functions better, but it still feels like the original 1891 home. “From start to finish it’s just a much better space than we used to have,” Peggy said. “Jeff and Justin were amazing.” Curtis added; “We were lucky to find Advance Design, because they really came through for us. I loved that they had everything in house, anything you needed to have done, they could do it”.

Space Organized by Squared Away Photography by Karen Sachar & Assoc.
ヒューストンにあるお手頃価格の広いトラディショナルスタイルのおしゃれなキッチン (落し込みパネル扉のキャビネット、アイランドなし) の写真

グランドラピッズ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キッチン (落し込みパネル扉のキャビネット、青いキャビネット、御影石カウンター、白いキッチンパネル、塗装板のキッチンパネル、シルバーの調理設備、レンガの床、赤い床、白いキッチンカウンター、アイランドなし) の写真

ダラ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 (フラットパネル扉のキャビネット、白いキャビネット、白いキッチンパネル、濃色無垢フローリング、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

Country Kitchen, exposed beams, farmhouse sink, subway tile backsplash, Wellborn Cabinets, stainless appliances
ボストン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 (エプロンフロントシンク、落し込みパネル扉のキャビネット、ベージュのキャビネット、御影石カウンター、ベージュキッチンパネル、サブウェイ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) の写真

What previously had been a small curved pantry with an entry into a hidden office behind the kitchen was transformed into the prep kitchen space, perfect for hosting large parties and keeping the mess elsewhere and unseen by guests. The prep space is directly behind the kitchen, separated by a pocket door for easy access, and has an exit door into the garage, for staging during these parties. Using that space to appeal more to our homeowner, MA Peterson modified the space to meet all the details one might need for entertaining or the homeowners love of baking. Not one inch of space was spared in this prep kitchen, including plenty of storage and organization. The space is perfectly thought out to include a sink, dishwasher and refrigerator plus great counter space for easy access to necessary items. Susan Gilmore Photography

Photo by Paul Dyer www.dyerphoto.com
サンフランシスコにあるトラディショナル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、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、グレーのキッチンパネル、無垢フローリング、アイランドなし、茶色い床) の写真

Maple Jamison door style by Mid Continent Cabinetry painted Flint
ミネアポリス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キッチン (グレーのキャビネット、御影石カウンター、メタリックのキッチンパネル、モザイクタイルのキッチンパネル、無垢フローリング、アイランドなし、落し込みパネル扉のキャビネット) の写真

A pantry for a large country house project in cerused oak and sandstone. The divides are limestone and the worktop is in Santa Fiore sandstone.
ロンドンにある高級な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 (落し込みパネル扉のキャビネット、ヴィンテージ仕上げキャビネット、緑のキッチンパネル、磁器タイルのキッチンパネル、ライムストーンの床、アイランドなし) の写真

他の地域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キッチン (フラットパネル扉のキャビネット、緑のキャビネット、クオーツストーンカウンター、ピンクのキッチンパネル、無垢フローリング、アイランドなし、茶色い床、黒いキッチンカウンター) の写真

The butler's pantry is located just off the main kitchen and features a second refrigerator, storage and custom floating shelves.
インディアナポリスにあるラグジュアリーな巨大なトラディショナルスタイルのおしゃれなキッチン (落し込み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、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

ミネアポリスにあるお手頃価格の小さな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、白いキャビネット、木材カウンター、無垢フローリング、アイランドなし) の写真

Pull out drawers create accessible storage solution in a tall pantry cabinet.
リッチモンドにあるお手頃価格の小さなコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれなパントリー (シングルシンク、フラットパネル扉のキャビネット、濃色木目調キャビネット、緑のキッチンパネル、シルバーの調理設備、アイランドなし、無垢フローリング) の写真

The great traditional Italian architectural stones: Porfido, Piasentina, Cardoso. These materials have been popular since the age of antiquity due to their strength, hard-wearing resistance and at the same time their outstanding styling appeal. They are the inspiration for the IN-SIDE series. The series is named after the state-of-the-art technology with which Laminam was able to quash another paradigm of ceramic surfaces, creating a body and surface continuity in the slabs.

Washington DC Transitional Rowhouse Kitchen Remodel Design by #SarahTurner4JenniferGilmer. Photography by Bob Narod. http://www.gilmerkitchens.com/

Mark Scowen Photography. This is the matching scullery for the bold mirrored kitchen.
オークランドにある高級なコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれなキッチン (アンダーカウンターシンク、淡色木目調キャビネット、クオーツストーンカウンター、シルバーの調理設備、淡色無垢フローリング、フラットパネル扉のキャビネット、アイランドなし、ベージュの床) の写真

The corner cooktop maximizes use of space in this compact, traditional kitchen. Hardwood flooring flows into the rest of the house, visually expanding the space.

ミネアポリスにあるトランジショナルスタイルのおしゃれなキッチン (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、マルチカラーのキッチンパネル、ライムストーンの床、アイランドなし) の写真

シカゴにあるトランジショナルスタイルのおしゃれなキッチン (白いキャビネット、ベージュキッチンパネル、無垢フローリング、アイランドなし、茶色い床、黒いキッチンカウンター、落し込みパネル扉のキャビネット) の写真