Case Study

A Dark to Light Kitchen Transformation in Port St. Lucie That Relocated the Grill and Reconfigured Everything

How DreamMaker replaced honey cabinets and dark countertops with Showplace white and grey, relocated the gas grill to the room's focal point, added a 7-foot prep island with hidden refrigerator drawers, and eliminated the backsplash interruptions with Legrand under-cabinet receptacles.

Port St. Lucie, Florida

2 Weeks

Contemporary & White

Kitchen Remodeling

Project Overview

A Complete Transformation. Every Surface. Every Appliance. Every Detail.

This Port St. Lucie kitchen was dark, dated, and inefficient. Honey-colored cabinets, dark countertops, a gas grill stuck on the island, and a pantry taking up space that could do something far better. DreamMaker replaced everything – new Showplace white and grey cabinetry, gas grill moved to the focal point of the room with a vented hood above it, a new 7-foot prep island with pullout refrigerator drawers, LED display cabinets, and Legrand under-cabinet receptacles for a completely uninterrupted backsplash.

Location: Florida

Neighborhood: Port St.Lucie, FL

Modern

About The Neighborhood

Port St. Lucie is one of Florida’s fastest-growing cities, known for its family-friendly neighborhoods, beautiful parks, and relaxed Treasure Coast lifestyle. With a mix of established communities and new development, it offers convenient access to beaches, recreation, and everyday amenities while maintaining a welcoming, laid-back atmosphere.

The Challenge

What Wasn’t Working

Before the remodel, the space faced several challenges:

Honey-colored cabinets and dark countertops making the kitchen feel heavy and dated
Gas grill located on the island rather than at the room's natural focal point
No vented hood - limiting both function and the room's visual design
A built-in pantry consuming space that could be better used for cooking and storage
No seamless backsplash - interrupted by standard electrical receptacles

Like many homes in Cave Springs, the master bath retained its original footprint — creating real functional limitations for a busy household and making what should be a personal retreat feel like an afterthought.

BEFORE:

“Moving the grill to the focal point of the room changed everything about how the kitchen functions. And the Legrand receptacles under the cabinet are a detail most people don’t notice – but we notice every day.”

– Port St. Lucie, FL

5.0 | Google Review

The Solution

Built Around Function, Flow, and a Seamless Aesthetic.

To solve the bathroom’s layout and style challenges, DreamMaker redesigned the master bath with improved flow, custom storage, natural light, and a clean modern finish. Removing the unused Jacuzzi unlocked the footprint entirely, custom cabinetry made every inch purposeful, and thoughtful material choices brought the spa-like atmosphere the homeowners had always wanted.

Key Improvements included:

Honey-colored cabinets and dark countertops fully replaced with Showplace Wood Products in white and grey
Gas grill relocated from the island to the focal point of the room
Vented hood added above the grill to maximize function and form
Kitchen angles reconfigured to accommodate a 7-foot food prep island
Hidden pullout refrigerator drawers integrated into the new island
Built-in pantry replaced with tall cabinets featuring integrated rollout trays and a wine cooler
LED-lit display cabinets added to enhance the focal point of the room
Legrand under-cabinet receptacles installed for a completely unobstructed, seamless backsplash

AFTER: THE TRANSFORMATION

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