Southern Lakes - Remodeling Case Studies
Elegant French Country Kitchen
This client wanted to update her kitchen with an elegant French Country style. Designing with classic blue and white cabinetry with specific details to showcase her crystal collection and her whimsical silverware chandelier were the starting points of this project.
The original layout of the kitchen had an island not proportional to the room and materials that dated back to the 80’s. Definitely not a space fitting for this family.
Primary goals and design considerations:
- Create the ‘WOW’ factor
- Design an island suitable for all grandkids to cook, bake, do crafting, and enjoy Grandma
- Better utilize the entire room for function, workflow, and appearance
Challenges
- Create an island that fits the space, yet displays functionality and beauty
- More pantry storage
- Modernize
- Impression: WOW
Solutions
A 7’ x 7’ island was designed with special functions on each side.
- Crystal display side
- Beverage center side
- Sink/cleaning side
- Storage and work side
The laundry room closet footprint was added to the kitchen pantry to double its space and create a ‘walk-in’.