Nordlund Kitchen--Before and After

The Nordlund kitchen was outdated and dark, with old appliances, stark lighting and outdated cabinets. It lacked the cool Midcentury style the homeowners craved and was ready for a gut remodel. The owners planned to do much of the construction themselves and had made several major decisions prior to bringing us on, so we dove in head first. Distinctive Kitchens was brought in to help choose finishes--tile backsplash and floors, sink, faucet, lighting, countertops and cabinet hardware. The goal was to bring the style and flare of the Midcentury Modern aesthetic back to the home using a neutral palette and lots of texture. The adjacent dining room was also part of the design, because the rooms have such a strong relationship to each other. We consulted on furniture and lighting in that room, making sure the two light fixtures (one over the sink, the other over the dining table) didn't compete for attention. We feel the end result is fresh, clean, and texturally beautiful. Kitchen and dining room staging by Allison Scheff of Distinctive Kitchens. Photos by Wynne H Earle