Kitchen Renovation Case Study: Revitalizing an Outdated Kitchen for a Better Quality of Life

Enhancing Functionality and Flow While Preserving Architectural Integrity

This home’s original kitchen had become severely outdated, lacked storage, and had a very poor layout that hindered its flow and ability to do everyday tasks such as cooking, baking, and eating. It desperately needed to be re-designed to not only bring it aesthetically up to date but also to vastly improve its function and flow to allow this family to have a better quality of life.

The project's objectives were to enhance the client's quality of life without compromising the architectural integrity of their home. They desired improvements to the kitchen's flow and functionality but did not want to adopt an open-concept design.

PROJECT GOALS

This client's goal was to eliminate the powder room from the current kitchen, but they still wanted to keep a bathroom on the first floor. They had a strong desire for additional storage choices, upgraded appliances, and more seating options in the kitchen.

All of this was achieved by simply re-designing the layout within the existing footprint of the space and creating a more linear flow through the kitchen into the rest of the home. The new layout eliminated any choppiness, as the entire kitchen now occupies a centralized area. Additionally, all the new appliances are conveniently grouped together in a work triangle, enabling the family to cook with maximum efficiency.

Luxury Kitchen Island

The family had a desire to accommodate seating four people in their kitchen despite its limited space, which made it challenging to fit a dining table. To address this issue, our team devised a creative solution by seamlessly extending the kitchen island, creating open space beneath the countertop to accommodate four bar stools. This arrangement allows the entire family to gather in the narrow kitchen without occupying excessive space, enabling them to cook, eat, or work on homework together at the island.

OVERCOMING OBSTACLES

A unique challenge that was encountered during this project included needing to keep the new kitchen within the existing footprint, which is a long and quite narrow space. We wanted to make sure we met all the family’s needs, wants, and wishes by staying within the footprint and keeping the home's architectural integrity but making sure to maximize the small space.

This was accomplished by rearranging the kitchen, dining, and bathroom spaces that originally existed so that they better fit in the appropriate space while also allowing for the best flow and function of the room. The new layout allowed for great traffic flow even without an open concept, with a central elongated island that also holds a dining table and large isles on either side for great flow through the kitchen and into the powder room, main staircase, and family room on the other side of the wall.

THE FINAL RESULT

This kitchen renovation project reached its final result, bringing about a remarkable transformation. With the addition of all-new appliances, the family can now enjoy the latest in culinary technology. The cabinetry has been replaced, providing ample storage space and a fresh, modern look. The centerpiece of the kitchen is the expansive island, which not only serves as a cooking and preparation area but also doubles as a dining space for their family of four.

Overall, this kitchen renovation has not only enhanced the aesthetic appeal but also made life significantly easier for the entire family.