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.

Shaken or stirred?? Either is fine, as long as we’re mixing drinks at this gorgeous bar! In love with the backless metal shelves that glimpses the tile behind and the custom made appliance panels that cover the beverage fridges. This bar is a 10/10!

This stadium liquor cabinet keeps bottles tucked away in the butler's pantry.
ポートランドにあるラグジュアリーな広いトランジショナルスタイルのおしゃれなウェット バー (ドロップインシンク、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、珪岩カウンター、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、濃色無垢フローリング、茶色い床、青いキッチンカウンター、ll型) の写真

ハンプシャーにあるラグジュアリーな広いトランジショナルスタイルのおしゃれなホームバー (ll型、ドロップインシンク、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、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、ベージュの床、白いキッチンカウンター) の写真

Butlers Pantry features inset, shaker style, glass, two-tiered cabinetry with wine X storage, undermount bar sink and under counter refrigerator.
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ウェット バー (I型、アンダーカウンターシンク、シェーカースタイル扉のキャビネット、黒いキャビネット、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、淡色無垢フローリング、茶色い床、グレーのキッチンカウンター) の写真

GC: Ekren Construction Photography: Tiffany Ringwald
シャーロットにある小さなトランジショナルスタイルのおしゃれなドライ 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、黒いキャビネット、珪岩カウンター、黒いキッチンパネル、木材のキッチンパネル、無垢フローリング、茶色い床、黒いキッチンカウンター) の写真

Custom lower level bar with quartz countertops and white subway tile.
ミネアポリス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、シェーカースタイル扉のキャビネット、黒いキャビネット、珪岩カウンター、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、クッションフロア、茶色い床、白いキッチンカウンター) の写真

The existing U-shaped kitchen was tucked away in a small corner while the dining table was swimming in a room much too large for its size. The client’s needs and the architecture of the home made it apparent that the perfect design solution for the home was to swap the spaces. The homeowners entertain frequently and wanted the new layout to accommodate a lot of counter seating, a bar/buffet for serving hors d’oeuvres, an island with prep sink, and all new appliances. They had a strong preference that the hood be a focal point and wanted to go beyond a typical white color scheme even though they wanted white cabinets. While moving the kitchen to the dining space gave us a generous amount of real estate to work with, two of the exterior walls are occupied with full-height glass creating a challenge how best to fulfill their wish list. We used one available wall for the needed tall appliances, taking advantage of its height to create the hood as a focal point. We opted for both a peninsula and island instead of one large island in order to maximize the seating requirements and create a barrier when entertaining so guests do not flow directly into the work area of the kitchen. This also made it possible to add a second sink as requested. Lastly, the peninsula sets up a well-defined path to the new dining room without feeling like you are walking through the kitchen. We used the remaining fourth wall for the bar/buffet. Black cabinetry adds strong contrast in several areas of the new kitchen. Wire mesh wall cabinet doors at the bar and gold accents on the hardware, light fixtures, faucets and furniture add further drama to the concept. The focal point is definitely the black hood, looking both dramatic and cohesive at the same time.

The harmony of color, texture and elements of stone, wood tile, paint stain and glass along with well-defined straight lines in this design combine to execute this Asian inspired kitchen. This Lshape layout with island, pantries and wet bar has a large prep and serve space that also offers a dine-in option. It is minimalistic, functional and well balanced. The boxed out window located at the sink brings nature in. It’s neutral backdrop and golden toned enamel hardware adds elegance and drama.

他の地域にある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、シェーカースタイル扉のキャビネット、黒いキャビネット、ミラー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

ロサンゼルス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、アンダーカウンターシンク、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、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、ベージュの床、白いキッチンカウンター) の写真

Photo by Christopher Stark.
サンフランシスコにあるトランジショナルスタイルのおしゃれなウェット バー (L型、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、無垢フローリング、ベージュの床、白いキッチンカウンター) の写真

Marshall Evan Photography
コロンバス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ホームバー (I型、シェーカースタイル扉のキャビネット、黒いキャビネット、御影石カウンター、マルチカラーのキッチンパネル、レンガのキッチンパネル、無垢フローリング、茶色い床、茶色いキッチンカウンター) の写真

他の地域にあるトランジショナルスタイルのおしゃれな着席型バー (シェーカースタイル扉のキャビネット、濃色木目調キャビネット、ベージュの床、白いキッチンカウンター) の写真

Joshua Lawrence Studios
他の地域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、アンダーカウンターシンク、シェーカースタイル扉のキャビネット、黒いキャビネット、グレーのキッチンパネル、サブウェイタイルのキッチンパネル、濃色無垢フローリング、茶色い床、白いキッチンカウンター、クオーツストーンカウンター) の写真

シカゴにある高級な広いトランジショナルスタイルのおしゃれなウェット バー (L型、アンダーカウンターシンク、シェーカースタイル扉のキャビネット、黒いキャビネット、クオーツストーンカウンター、クッションフロア、茶色い床、ベージュのキッチンカウンター) の写真

アトランタにある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、シンクなし、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、マルチカラーのキッチンパネル、無垢フローリング、白いキッチンカウンター) の写真

Deborah Scannell - Saint Simons Island, GA
ジャクソンビルにある広いトランジショナルスタイルのおしゃれなホームバー (コの字型、ドロップインシンク、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、木材カウンター、濃色無垢フローリング) の写真

This small custom built-in Dry Bar is tucked into the framed opening between the Living Room and Dining Room. photo by Josh Nefsky
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ホームバー (I型、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、マルチカラーのキッチンパネル、ミラータイルのキッチンパネル) の写真