RETRO COBALT KITCHEN
These clients are your typical, plant-loving millennials who, slowly and on a budget, are bringing a unique vision for their home to life. Color, while important to every homeowner, was clearly important to these homeowners. With one homeowner being an artist with an affinity for pink, the couple went through a gamut of cabinet color options including olive, teal, navy, and mustard. Assisted by interior designer Erinn Farrell, they landed on a custom paint color – Benjamin Moore’s Evening Blue – for the cabinetry, complemented by clear Alder in a natural stain. The retro, Mid-Mod Squares tile backsplash in custom colors from Mercury Mosaics gives a nod to the original style of the home built in the 1950's.
The overall layout of the kitchen didn't change much, but the pantry and baking center on the refrigerator wall are new features that provide much needed storage. The main living area, however, did go through some major changes. The wall separating the kitchen and dining room came down, and the small doorway connecting the dining and living rooms was transformed into a larger arch. The original wood floors (found beneath not one, but two layers of linoleum) received a fresh stain. The homeowners also knocked down the wall that sectioned off the stairs and built a slatted wood partition themselves. It was originally going to be a reeded wall, but they added the boxes for extra support, giving it more character in the end.
At Studio M Kitchen & Bath we love a unique, bold project. However, the fact that these clients love the new kitchen and can’t believe they get to use it every day is the best compliment!
Hover over image above to see what the kitchen looked like pre-remodel
Who doesn't love a white plaster range hood!
This client wanted three bins in her trash pullout for garbage, compost, and recycling.
Shoe storage is something we never thought we'd design for a kitchen, but it makes sense in this space!
White Cafe appliances make a bold statement against the cobalt blue cabinetry.
The reeded wall along the stairs keeps the entire space open and makes it feel larger.
The spice drawer is the homeowner's favorite feature of her new kitchen.
The small doorway separating the dining and living rooms was transformed into a large arch.
The wall separating the kitchen and dining room was removed, brightening up the entire space and making it feel more spacious.
Who doesn't love a white plaster range hood!
This client wanted three bins in her trash pullout for garbage, compost, and recycling
The reeded wall along the stairs keeps the entire space open and makes it feel larger.
White Cafe appliances make a bold statement against the cobalt blue cabinetry.
The wall separating the kitchen and dining room was removed, brightening up the entire space and making it feel more spacious
The small doorway separating the dining and living rooms was transformed into a large arch
The spice drawer is the homeowner's favorite feature of her new kitchen
Shoe storage is something we've never designed for a kitchen before! But it makes sense in this space.