Eldridge Kitchen Remodel
Before renovation, the kitchen in this historic Eldridge area home was outdated and didn’t take advantage of the home’s architectural strengths:
Before: Outdated Kitchen
The homeowners wanted a kitchen that would be reminiscent of the home’s existing classic style. However, the room presented two design challenges: an abundance of doors limited wall space…
Before: Doors Limit Wall Space
and the wall behind the cabinets had a two inch outthrust. The cabinets had to be removed into order to discover what lay inside the wall.
At the walkthrough, the Pat immediately saw a spatial advantage that had been previously ignored: nine foot tall ceilings:
Before: Wonderful Tall Ceilings That Had Not Been Taken Advantage Of
Working with only our trusted sub-contractors, we chose a cabinet design that reached to the ceiling:
After: New Cabinets Reach to the Ceiling
Once the existing cabinets were removed, the mystery outthrust was determined to be hiding the heat radiator plumbing. Without moving any pipes, our master carpenter and experienced team were able to reframe the wall and remove the outthrust, allowing the project to continue unhindered. Soon thereafter, painted antique white Colony-style with narrow reed glass front cabinets were installed to the kitchen’s full height:
After: Beautiful New Cabinets
This created not only additional storage but a much lighter, taller and more spacious aesthetic. Cup pulls and knobs in a satin nickel finish completed the authentic feel:
After: Satin Nickel Finish Hardware
Additional ceiling fixtures and under-cabinet lighting were installed in order to provide better illumination for working and eating in this dine-in kitchen:
After: Under Counter Lighting
Ceasarstone quartz countertops, a porcelain-coated white undermount sink and a traditionally styled faucet provide a functional and stylish addition while retaining a historic impact:
After: Ceasarstone quartz countertops
After: New Plumbing Fixtures
As a backsplash, 3×5 Ceramic tile was installed in the classic subway pattern:
After: Subway Tile Backsplash
In the backsplash, a half-inch tile deco strip complements the cabinet pulls and knobs:
After: Backsplash Deco Strip
The Marmolium tile flooring truly brings the room together. Set in a diagonal pattern, the one foot square cream and clay tiles create a classic look with a touch of updated color:
After: Marmolium Tile Flooring
A semi-gloss paint in white provided the final touch for this kitchen, which manages to have a functional modern sensibility with a historic impression.
Before & After
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