Kitchen Renovation

A full kitchen renovation project.

See the attached architectural plan which includes the existing layout, dimensions, appliance/cabinet/countertop/window/door locations.

The plan also includes both general design notes and project specific notes.

The footprint of the kitchen is fixed but there is opportunity to remove a portion or all of an existing wall between the dining room and kitchen.

We will remove the existing flooring, cabinets, appliances, and countertops.

Appliances and sink locations can be moved.

Garbage closet can be removed or modified. It is very important to have a functional garbage/recycling setup in the kitchen.

Wasted space must be eliminated from the design. All area must be utilized, functional, and feel welcoming, relaxing, and purposeful. The kitchen is our most heavily used space in the home.

The ceiling height is 8 feet and won't be changed.

The .dwg file has been uploaded for your use. The kitchen/dining room are drawn to scale.

An updated, contemporary feel that is not too metallic and cold feeling that modern styles often have.

Light, relaxing, and purposeful space. No wasted space. Currently there is lots of wasted space.

Very functional kitchen for cooking. Open to dining room for entertaining.

Walls/closet may be removed. I am a structural engineer and will provide beams for any openings.

Current kitchen feels too narrow, has tight spots, and wasted space.

Functional and clever cabinetry. We like Shaker/Mission style cabinet doors but are open to other simple options. Lower cabinets will have drawers, NOT doors.

Utilize existing floorplan. Imagine everything within these wall areas may be removed and reconfigured.

Windows will be replaced but the locations/size shall remain the same.

KITCHEN REMODEL SHALL INCLUDE NEW:
· APPLIANCES(CONFIGURATION MAY BE MODIFIED)
·· EXHAUST HOOD ABOVE RANGE
· LIGHTING(CEILING/TASK/AMBIENT/TABLE)
· FLOORING
· CABINETS(STYLE/CONFIGURATION/LAYOUT, no desk, lower cabinets to have drawers, NOT doors. Mini Butler pantry/larder if possible)
· COUNTERTOPS(Quartz/Marble/Porcelain/Granite). Not too busy of a design pattern.
· PENINSULA REMOVAL/RECONFIGURATION
· GARBAGE CLOSET REMOVAL/REDESIGN. Must have a garbage/recycling solution somewhere in the kitchen.
· HALF-WALL/BAR BEHIND EXISTING REFRIGERATOR LOCATION(open to dining room to make for better entertaining and to make space feel larger).
Or wall can be removed entirely.

· PAINT
· NEW WINDOWS/DOORS(LOCATION/SIZE TO REMAIN UNCHANGED)
· ELECTRICAL/LIGHTING LAYOUT AS REQ'D

Need sufficient ambient/work lighting to create various moods. We love dimmers and relaxing ambient lighting to make it feel cozy in the evening.

Small butler's pantry and larder would be nice.

Lower cabinets will have drawers, NOT doors.

Like:

Granite/marble/porcelain countertops

Deep and larger sink. Open to one or two basins.

Craftsman/shaker/mission style cabinets,
some glass cabinet faces,

Under cabinet lighting, pendant lighting @ bar seating,

Variety of under counter cabinet storage options.

Need a better kitchen triangle work flow.

Professional grade oven/range with attractive exhaust hood

Microwave drawer, not above the stove microwave. See inspiration link.


Love to entertain and have music playing.

Like tidy, purposeful spaces with artwork/colorful fruit displayed.

Really like the idea of a small butler's pantry and/or larder.

Need plenty of electrical outlets.

Needs good access to blender/toaster/coffee maker but don't want to see these appliances.


Don't like:

Tight spaces

Hard to access cabinets

Don't want a desk

Dark/gloomy tones

Crowded feel. My wife does not like having too much stuff visible on the counters.