Van Alstyne Kitchen

The owner wanted to transform this dated large kitchen. It had light oak cabinets with light gray laminate counters and backsplash. The cabinets were stained darker and some of the base cabinets were reconfigured to maximize storage and convenience. A new, larger island gives the homeowner more space for large family gatherings. Granite counters replaced the old laminate counters. For ease of cleaning, a beautiful piece of granite is behind the cooktop, with dark gray glass tile for the rest of the backsplash. The gray tile highlights the dark veins in the granite. The original lightbox in the kitchen was replaced with recessed lights, a lighted chandelier, and pendant lights. A new custom vent hood transformed the space and created a beautiful focal point with the granite backsplash. Photo credits: Melinda Ortley