The Dream

After 13 years of a growing family the needs and wants of homeowners tend to change. All you need is a reason to do something about it. In this case it was a leaky dishwasher. Unfortunately the hardwood floors were damaged by the water. What started as a discussion about new floors soon become a kitchen renovation that would affect the entire main floor. The owners felt like the dining/living room was underutilized and wanted to make better use of that space. They had always enjoyed cooking together, but felt that their kitchen couldn’t accommodate two chefs. With the help of Cindy at Purple Turtle Design they were able to design something truly remarkable. They will finally be able to have the kitchen of their dreams.

More Space

Removing the load-bearing wall between the kitchen and the dining/living room will open up the main floor and let the natural light spread throughout the home. The kitchen can then be extended into space that was scarcely used. The cabinetry and appliances will extend along the wall and a new elongated island will be build right across where the wall currently divides the two rooms. The island alone will double the amount of counter space. The owners will be able to prepare and cook all kinds of recipes together with nothing holding them back.

Entertaining

Another setback of the current floorplan is a lack of seating for guests. What good is being able to cook if there is no one to share it with? The owners have always wanted to be able to entertain and have guests. Removing the half-wall between the kitchen and TV room will allow for larger furniture and the new kitchen island will have room for 5 bar-stools. Guests will also be able to move freely throughout the entire  floor. Imagine the parties and family gatherings!

A New Look

The owners were drawn to dark kitchen designs but wanted to maintain some of the light wood throughout the home. To tie everything together the main level floors will be redone with a hand-scraped natural walnut hardwood.The kitchen will continue with darker cabinetry, contrasted by lighter selections for the granite countertops and a natural stone backsplash. The result will be a true masterpiece.

Maintaining A Legacy

The owners have a kitchen table that they have kept since their childhood. The surface has been refinished, but everything else is original. The table has become a legacy that has been well maintained and will be kept in the family throughout the generations. With its heirloom status this table must be kept as part of the kitchen. This part of the dream brings more meaning into the renovations. Imagine what new memories will be made for this family here in their new kitchen.

*Renderings provided by Purple Turtle Design