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”.

2019 Chrysalis Award Winner for Historical Renovation Project by Advance Design Studio Photography by Joe Nowak Design by Michelle Lecinski
シカゴにある高級な小さなヴィクトリアン調のおしゃれなキッチン (エプロンフロントシンク、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、セラミックタイルのキッチンパネル、パネルと同色の調理設備、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、フラットパネル扉のキャビネット) の写真

A victorian style kitchen with lots of details. Curved trim on the island, a paint/stain treatment on the custom cabinets and a wooden island. The window treatments are fabric cellular shades.

フィラデルフィアにある高級な広いヴィクトリアン調のおしゃれなキッチン (レイズド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、ベージュキッチンパネル、セラミックタイルのキッチンパネル、シルバーの調理設備、トラバーチンの床、ベージュの床) の写真

ニューヨークにある広いヴィクトリアン調のおしゃれなキッチン (エプロンフロントシンク、インセット扉のキャビネット、白いキャビネット、クオーツストーンカウンター、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、シルバーの調理設備、無垢フローリング) の写真

Anna M Campbell
ポートランドにある高級な中くらいなヴィクトリアン調のおしゃれなキッチン (エプロンフロントシンク、白いキャビネット、御影石カウンター、緑のキッチンパネル、セラミック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、落し込みパネル扉のキャビネット) の写真

トロントにあるヴィクトリアン調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、茶色いキッチンパネル、シルバーの調理設備、セラミックタイルのキッチンパネル、グレーとクリーム色) の写真

Photos by Zio and Sons and the Filomena. Design by The Filomena
ボストンにあるお手頃価格の広いヴィクトリアン調のおしゃれなキッチン (ドロップインシンク、フラットパネ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、青いキッチンパネル、セラミック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、白いキッチンカウンター) の写真

ZMK Construction Inc
サンディエゴにある中くらいなヴィクトリアン調のおしゃれなキッチン (アンダーカウンターシンク、落し込み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、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、シルバーの調理設備、淡色無垢フローリング) の写真

Wood-Mode cabinets highlight this extensive Victorian kitchen. A detailed raised panel doorstyle in classic white paired with lots of glass fronted display cabinets make this kitchen a happy place to prepare and entertain. The aqua and taupe/brick backsplash brings in hints of Southwestern styling to the home. Wood-Mode Fine Custom Cabinetry: Beacon HIll

Photographer - Jim Bartsch Contractor - Allen Construction
サンタバーバラにある中くらいなヴィクトリアン調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、白いキャビネット、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、淡色無垢フローリング) の写真

One of the focal points of the kitchen, the base cabinet under the cooktop is pulled foward and dressed with paneled columns and a toe kick valance.
ブリッジポートにあるラグジュアリーな広いヴィクトリアン調のおしゃれなキッチン (アンダーカウンターシンク、落し込みパネル扉のキャビネット、白いキャビネット、御影石カウンター、グレーのキッチンパネル、セラミック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、茶色い床、グレーのキッチンカウンター) の写真

Take a look at this two-story historical design that is both unique and welcoming. This stylized kitchen is full of character and unique elements.
アトランタにある高級な広いヴィクトリアン調のおしゃれなキッチン (青いキャビネット、人工大理石カウンター、マルチカラーのキッチンパネル、セラミック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、茶色い床、白いキッチンカウンター、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) の写真

New custom casework and cabinetry, with a new floor layout. Photos: Christian Stewart Photography
他の地域にある中くらいなヴィクトリアン調のおしゃれなキッチン (エプロンフロントシンク、フラットパネル扉のキャビネット、白いキャビネット、大理石カウンター、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、シルバーの調理設備、無垢フローリング、茶色い床) の写真

ハイデラバードにある中くらいなヴィクトリアン調のおしゃれなキッチン (シングルシンク、ガラス扉のキャビネット、白いキャビネット、人工大理石カウンター、茶色いキッチンパネル、セラミックタイルのキッチンパネル、黒い調理設備、大理石の床) の写真

New custom casework and cabinetry, with a new floor layout. Photos: Christian Stewart Photography
他の地域にある中くらいなヴィクトリアン調のおしゃれなキッチン (エプロンフロントシンク、フラットパネル扉のキャビネット、白いキャビネット、大理石カウンター、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、シルバーの調理設備、無垢フローリング、茶色い床) の写真

CLIENT GOALS Nearly every room of this lovely Noe Valley home had been thoughtfully expanded and remodeled through its 120 years, short of the kitchen. Through this kitchen remodel, our clients wanted to remove the barrier between the kitchen and the family room and increase usability and storage for their growing family. DESIGN SOLUTION The kitchen design included modification to a load-bearing wall, which allowed for the seamless integration of the family room into the kitchen and the addition of seating at the peninsula. The kitchen layout changed considerably by incorporating the classic “triangle” (sink, range, and refrigerator), allowing for more efficient use of space. The unique and wonderful use of color in this kitchen makes it a classic – form, and function that will be fashionable for generations to come.

2019 Chrysalis Award Winner for Historical Renovation Project by Advance Design Studio Photography by Joe Nowak Design by Michelle Lecinski
シカゴにある高級な小さなヴィクトリアン調のおしゃれなキッチン (エプロンフロントシンク、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、セラミックタイルのキッチンパネル、パネルと同色の調理設備、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、フラットパネル扉のキャビネット) の写真

The refrigerator was moved into an old doorway under the stairs, with a small upper cabinet space above to fill in the space
サンフランシスコにある中くらいなヴィクトリアン調のおしゃれなキッチン (シングルシンク、シェーカースタイル扉のキャビネット、白いキッチンパネル、ガラス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) の写真