A kitchen with modern walnut cabinetry and matching integrated wood pulls has black granite countertops throughout and a pendant light fixture.

From the beginning, our clients had a clear brief for the remodel of their 1920s kitchen and bath. “Warm materials that wear well. Clever use of space. A spot for everything. Precise, but not cold or industrial. 5-10% quirky and unexpected, but not cute or goofy whatsoever. Like a drawer that opens the opposite way you might initially expect, then realize it makes a ton of sense in the context of holding a hot pan.” They approached Casework to help them translate their ideas into a highly functional space.

The open doors of a kitchen cabinet reveal walnut finished interior, an integrated wall outlet, a square tray, an electric kettle, and coffee mugs.

A bowl platter holding grapes and pears sits next to an open book on the granite counters of a kitchen island with bar stools tucked beneath it.

CLEVER USE OF SPACE

The Casework design team started with new kitchen layouts that would provide efficiency in cooking and storage, as well as a cozy place for two to eat. By removing a little-used hallway closet, we were able to increase the kitchen work area and even create enough clearance for a small island. One of the most used features of the kitchen is a tall cabinet that sits on the counter in the corner of the kitchen. The fluted glass doors push back into the cabinet to reveal shelving and an open workspace for making coffee and tea.

In the new plan, an upholstered curved booth takes the place of an awkward dining nook and highlights the view of the trees outside through original leaded glass windows. Warm natural materials in both the kitchen and guest bath including walnut, soapstone, and terracotta tile create a space that is minimal and relaxed, yet sophisticated.