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This design just happened to be for a client who was very close to home. We both grew up in Elk Grove, and had many common aquaintances. Needless to say, I was VERY excited to work with her, and help her transform her "standard" kitchen into a transitional space with a little country flavor!
The biggest challenge with this project was to maximize storage without changing the layout. Making a few minor adjustments to the cabinet configuration, helped us achieve just that. We are all familiar with the infamous "blind corner" base cabinets that everyone hates. You know, the one that you have to climb into in order to see what's in the back....the place where you put holiday platters that you access once per year? We changed that cabinet to a corner "Eazy Reach" cabinet, which features a bifold door which gives a full visual of what's inside. Next, we added a 9" cabinet with a tray divider, which is great for all those cookie sheets and cutting boards. One of my favorite cabinets that we added was a 30" "3 drawer base". Every kitchen should have a large set of drawers! It provides easy access, and ample storage for pots and pans or other large items. The last thing we did, was add two additional cabinets to the right of the kitchen, which were not there before. This gave her the ability to have a double trash pullout, which everyone loves, and another large base cabinet which maximized her kitchen storage space.
Of course we can't forget to mention all of the eye candy in this space! The Quartz Countertop features a warm gray tone which helps offset the varied tones of the "Orchard Plum" laminate floors. The Shenandoah Cabinetry features a solid wood raised panel door, in an Espresso finish on Maple. I love how the dark wood leaves no room for competition between the wood tone floors and cabinetry. Finding woods that don't compete with eachother, is always a challenge.
The appliances featured are just as important as everything else. We selected a "slide-in" range; a range without a back, which creates a built-in look and allows the backsplash to continue behind for a clean consistent look. The dishwasher features hidden controls, which is always visually pleasing. Last but not least, a stainless "side by side" refrigerator, and a modern "under cabinet" range hood.
Oh yes, and I must mention the MOST important request from this client. The farmhouse sink! What better way to accent your decor of roosters and chickens, than to add a sink like this? I love that the farmhouse sink also features stainless steel. It helps keeps things "up to date" and adds to the ultimate goal of a transitional space. This, along with the finishing touch of a gray subway tile backsplash are a perfect match.
The materials featured in this space are sure to last at least a few decades, both in style and durability.
This client just happened to be one of the easiest and most pleasant people I've ever worked with. She has amazing taste, and I am grateful to have worked with her. Thank you so much for allowing me to design this project with you!
