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”.

A small guest cottage is tucked in the upstairs of the carriage house of a local historic Victorian home. Although the space is small, the homeowner wanted to be true to the historic architecture while gaining every little bit of storage space possible. We met this goal using frame-less construction cabinetry in a simple traditional style -- adding details such as the turned posts at the bar and rosette/fluting on the upper cabinets. On the refrigerator wall, we reduced the depth of the base cabinets to allow the sink to center on the window -- the corner wall cabinet also had to be reduced in depth to fit. This staggered effect lends charm to the space besides being practically necessary. Note the plank ceiling, window seat & lighted upper display in the cabinets.

ニューヨークにある小さ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、フラットパネル扉のキャビネット、白いキャビネット、ソープストーンカウンター、白いキッチンパネル、磁器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) の写真

Glen Doone Photography
デトロイト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 (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、珪岩カウンター、白いキッチンパネル、大理石のキッチンパネル、シルバーの調理設備、クッションフロア、アイランドなし、グレーの床) の写真

G Saville
ロンドンにある低価格の小さなヴィクトリアン調のおしゃれなダイニングキッチン (ダブルシンク、シェーカースタイル扉のキャビネット、グレーのキャビネット、木材カウンター、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、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) の写真

Peter Rymwid Architectural Photography
ニューヨークにあるラグジュアリーな小さな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、シルバーの調理設備、無垢フローリング、落し込みパネル扉のキャビネット、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、グレーのキャビネット) の写真

A custom gothic-arched casement window from Versatile Wood Products adds imaginative drama . Photos by Photo Art Portraits
ポートランドにあるお手頃価格の小さなヴィクトリアン調のおしゃれなキッチン (一体型シンク、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、ステンレスカウンター、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、無垢フローリング) の写真

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

ロサンゼルスにあるお手頃価格の小さ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、フラット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、セラミックタイルの床、アイランドなし、ベージュの床) の写真

Renovated kitchen with exposed brick and wood burning stove by Waterford.
オマハにあるお手頃価格の小さなヴィクトリアン調のおしゃれなダイニングキッチン (白いキャビネット、磁器タイルの床、白い調理設備) の写真

Photographer: Jim Bartsch Architect: Thompson Naylor Architects Interior Design: Jessica Risko Smith Interior Design
サンタバーバラにあるお手頃価格の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、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、黒いキッチンパネル、シルバーの調理設備、淡色無垢フローリング) の写真

Simon Black
メルボルンにあるお手頃価格の小さなヴィクトリアン調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、大理石カウンター、メタリックのキッチンパネル、メタル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、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

View the project case study here: https://ourhomesmatter.com/knightsbridge-makeover

This ADU was designed as a rental apartment on the basement level of this 1902 Edwardian home. We combined key design traits from historical and contemporary styles, in order to echo the Main House while retaining the ADU's own unique identity. New Construction, ADU, Design / Build, Seattle, WA. Belltown Design. Photography by Paula McHugh

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”.

Stewart Crenshaw
ミネアポリスにあるお手頃価格の小さなヴィクトリアン調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、御影石カウンター、白いキッチンパネル、磁器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

A Victorian cottage kitchen was added upstairs to the carriage house of a local San Luis Obispo vintage home.
サンルイスオビスポにある小さ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、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、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、白い調理設備、セラミックタイルの床、ベージュの床、グレーのキッチンカウンター) の写真

L-Shaped kitchen w/ island
他の地域にあるお手頃価格の小さなヴィクトリアン調のおしゃれなキッチン (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、クオーツストーンカウンター、白いキッチンパネル、白いキッチンカウンター) の写真

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