Kitchen

Joe Fletcher

Beautiful kitchen remodel in a 1950's mis century modern home in Yellow Springs Ohio The Teal accent tile really sets off the bright orange range hood and stove. Photo Credit, Kelly Settle Kelly Ann Photography

This stainless steel backsplash provides an easy to clean surface behind the stove top, and also makes the stove and hood feel as one unit. Design by: H2D Architecture + Design www.h2darchitects.com Built by: Carlisle Classic Homes Photos: Christopher Nelson Photography

This 1950's built home was a time capsule in the most stunning way! Every element of the original modern home was perfectly preserved, including the kitchen. Unfortunately, the closed off kitchen wasn't fitting in the lifestyle of the busy young family. We needed to open the space, update the layout and finishes, all while ensuring we didn't lose the charm of the home.

Guylaine Desgorce

Christopher Frederick Jones

Carlos Barron Photography

TNhometour.com

This stand alone cabinet piece makes a perfect coffee bar!

The homeowners, an eclectic and quirky couple, wanted to renovate their kitchen for functional reasons: the old floors, counters, etc, were dirty, ugly, and not usable; lighting was giant fluorescents, etc. While they wanted to modernize, they also wanted to retain a fun and retro vibe. So we modernized with functional new materials: quartz counters, porcelain tile floors. But by using bold, bright colors and mixing a few fun patterns, we kept it fun. Retro-style chairs, table, and lighting completed the look.

With help from my design-savvy client, I was able to create a stylish yet practical solution to her functional problems in the existing kitchen. The space was dark, cramped, and disorganized. While making dinner, she ran back and forth through a two-way door to communicate with her children in the family room. Backpacks and homework spilled into the kitchen and lights were on regardless of the time of day. To solve these issues, we opened up the wall between the family room to improve communication and bring in more natural light. A mud room was defined by adding walls near the back door. We raised the ceiling to the original height and the new opening was trimmed to match all existing openings for a seamless design. Making dinner has a whole new outlook with a custom island that faces the family room and the warm southern sunlight. We finished it off embracing current trends with grey cabinets, marble counters with backsplash, brushed brass hardware and open shelving.

Photography: Paulina Ochoa Photography Furniture & Lamps: Where on Earth Did You Get That? Antique Mall Acessories & Artwork: Mid-Century Dweller, Ursela Ciechanska Design & Decoration: Collage Interiors

- Clear alder lower cabinets and drawers with Bonfire smoke finish. - Melamine upper cabinets with Natural Halifax Oak finish. - Fresh white quartz countertops. - Golden lighting chandelier above the dining space. - Vinyl clad windows. - Star burst white hexagon porcelain tile backsplash.