1920s Bunglalow Kitchen Renovation

after renovation gorgeous kitchen This 1920s bungalow badly lacked kitchen counter space and storage. We removed a furnace, chimney, and radiators, and gutted the first floor to create space to connect the original kitchen and dining room. This made it possible to build a long wall of custom cabinetry with a continuous counter for prep space by the cooktop. A decorative Fireclay tile backsplash, and plaster vent hood are a handsome statement in the space, and the new white farmhouse sink is beautiful and practical.

The open floor plan accommodates a natural white oak island with a tabletop feature for dining around one end. The perimeter cabinetry is finished in Benjamin Moore Vintage Vogue green paint and showcases the island like a furniture piece. All counter surfaces are a manufactured quartz. The wall between the kitchen and dining room and the original living room of the home was moved forward slightly to give adequate clearance around the island. A custom pantry with pull out drawers and countertop cabinet for housing small appliances faces into the kitchen next to the refrigerator from that wall.

A pair of tall built in armoire-style cabinets are on the opposite side of the wall dividing the kitchen and front living room, facing the front door allowing coat and shoe storage. Drawers in one hold mittens, hats, keys and the like; a bench seat with drawers completes the features that make up for the storage needs a mudroom would provide in a modern home. Around the windows at the end of the room opposite the second floor stairway we created built-in bookshelves and a long storage bench seat. The open space between the kitchen and living room visually connects the two from the seating area in the kitchen to the cozy bench nook, making the new space perfect for entertaining.

We appreciate and thank the following for their expertise:

Blog by Melanie Smith-Bell
Dan Spence, of Spence Photographics for capturing the beautiful craftsmanship and design work that went into transforming the space.
Meredith Ericksen of Tuscan Blue Design for all of her design input, collaborative teamwork, and mindful attention to detail on this project. We’re always delighted to work with you during the remodeling process. Taking an initial vision, seeing its development, and witnessing the final project’s transformation is always a bonus at the job’s completion. It’s been our pleasure, and we look forward to working on the next project with you!

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