Inspired by their early 1900′s Craftsman home, this kitchen carries the character and detailing over from the rest of the home.

We managed to change the functionality of the space–storage, flow, and workspace–without adding an addition.

Craftsmanship Shown in Craftsman Trim

This home had unique trim designs that we had never seen before. In order to continue the beautiful woodwork through the newly updated kitchen, we had to order new millwork and match the stain to the existing trim in adjacent rooms. With hours of working on it, we managed to duplicate the trim.

Our highly-skilled woodworker paid close attention to detail as he finished off the beautiful base boards and window trim. The homeowners now enjoy their window sills as a place to display some of their momentos.

Space Saving, Energy Saving

A great amount of storage space was added by replacing an unused countertop area and wall cabinets with full height pantries. The pantries are located along the main pathway to the back door. Due to their twelve inch depth, the pantries create a better traffic flow.

Another space-saving product used was a wall mounted radiator that doubles as a coat rack! Who wouldn’t enjoy warm coats in these Wisconsin winters? Now the radiator is away from the window where it was previously interrupting countertop space.

With all of the energy-saving products the home owners had installed, they earned a rebate through Energy Star for $750.

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Attention to Detail – an old adage but oh so true for this project. The all-white 1980s kitchen was an eye sore to the homeowners who have an impeccable taste and love to cook and entertain. Besides being an 1980′s disaster of a design, the space was barely functional.
A new kitchen draws the inspiration from 1950′s, with its’ unique arrow inlays in the tile, drop-shaped light fixtures, and soft curvy lines.

Client wishes:

The homeowners were wishing for a open kitchen with the all the rooms integrated harmoniously with the rest of their house.  To start with, the home had a cramped kitchen, a formal dining room which was being used as quasi office, and a sunroom completely cutoff from the remainder of their house.  There was only one solution to creating more space and flow – we had to knock out walls.

The project features:

Once the space was opened up, the room began to feel better right away.  The kitchen features mostly base cabinets under quartz countertops. Portions of the counter form breakfast bar, facing the backyard, a bar sink and seating, and the main cooking space. The center wall cabinets are hung in suspension away from the ceiling to maintain the open spacious feeling, by use of hidden brackets and rods.  We used cherry for wood of the base cabinets and maple for the walls, which gives a sense of dimension and complements the stone fireplace wall in the adjoining living room.

The transformation of this kitchen from 1980′s drab to timeless fab is amazing. The homeowner wanted a prairie-style kitchen that would be a reflection of his impeccable taste. We took the ideas and direction from various sources, and the craftsmenship from Amish people. Pictures do not do this kitchen justice.