Sawhill's co-owner
The decision to remodel in lieu of building a new house was the foundation for this major whole home improvement project. The kitchen was one of the top priorities, and the desire of the home owners was to improve on the layout and to bring the quality and details up to their standards. The initial study resulted in the decision not to enlarge the kitchen, but to make better use of the existing space.
The building blocks for the final plan were two key decisions: 1) The door to the dining room was shifted to the left 23”. 2) The cooktop and separate ovens were combined into a large professional range. This increased the available wall space which now gives the owners more countertop and larger working surfaces. This request was high on their “wish list”. In addition, the “Hearth Hood” is placed directly across from the large see through fireplace which balances the scale in the room and adds an area of decorative detail.
The soffits were removed and the new cabinetry goes to the ceiling with a three member crown molding at the top. The doubled paneled doors on the upper cabinets keeps that scale in proportion with the lower cabinets. The contrast of the walnut on the island countertop with the softer more neutral colors on the perimeter brings your attention to the center of the room. The kitchen did not Increase in size, but now feels like a much larger room with the quality and detail that is very satisfying to the home owner.
Contact Sue if you'd like more information on this project or regarding the products featured in this beautiful kitchen!!
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