Written by: Joyce Konstantinow, Designer/Owner
Kitchen Project is in final stage, just waiting for window treatment. The transformation is an open, airy, bright, and welcoming kitchen. The design style is a cohesive blend of Vintage Farmhouse with Country French influences. Function, appeal, and budget were the main criteria of this kitchen project. In most homes the kitchen is the heart of the home, for this kitchen its about multi-tasking as a cooking kitchen, breakfast space, laundry, & task work zone for craft projects. It was important to get the best value for the investment.
A typical upgrade of a kitchen can range from $25,000 – over $150,000. Statically upgraded kitchens can improve the home value up to 90% of investment. However, in this project consideration of the age of the home, the amount to invest played a critical role. Fortunately the layout of the kitchen was excellent and the structure of the cabinets were sound. The necessary upgrades were the ceiling, walls, lighting, and floor. New counter tops would have put a strain on the already stretched budget.
The addition of crown molding and wainscot walls enhanced the space architecturally. Choosing a neutral palette allowed for bringing the space into a current design style, blending old with new. The accessories add the finishing touches to the decorative style & personality of home owners preferences. See the results below.
Kitchen Before
Kitchen After
Eating/Laundry Area - Before
New Task Zone
