7 Strategic Changes That Will Elevate Your Kitchen Remodel
A Kitchen Renovation in Bay Village
Looking to perfect their forever home, our recently retired couple turned to the experts to create a more functional and elegant kitchen.
Through strategic changes and proper planning this kitchen went from barely functioning to the pinnacle of convenience and comfort matched perfectly to their lifestyle.
With a wish list in hand, the design team at Odell wasted no time in creating the perfect space that Leslie and Mark would cherish forever.
The Kitchen Before
Here are 7 changes that drastically changed their kitchen:
1.An OVERALL aesthetic update
The desire to create an overall aesthetic update allowed for fun and unique selections that truly made the space feel like their own. Being in their forever home, the couple didn’t feel pressured to pick the “safe” option, creating a truly beautiful and unique space. Taking advantage of dual tone cabinetry, bright and calming colors and a backsplash that speaks volumes throughout.
2.Maximized space within An existing Kitchen footprint
While the existing footprint of the kitchen was plenty of square footage, the space seemed cramped and small making cooking feel stressful. A few strategic changes such as placement of the refrigerator, and moving the stove effectively created work stations opening up the space making it the favorite room in the home.
3.Additional Counter Space
Because the kitchen was crammed into one small area of the room, the counter space was limited and proved to be unusable. More counter space was added in the empty space making room for strategic stove placement. This drastically improved the existing footprint. In addition, creating a drop zone by the refrigerator made a convenient space for putting away groceries or finding ingredients for the next meal.
4.Created more functional cabinetry
The old cabinets were falling apart due to age, leaving the opportunity to really have some fun with customization. Some of the upgrades include…
Soft close hinges make a world of difference in ease of use.
Pantry space near the refrigerator set the stage for creative cooking.
Pull out drawers to maximize organization.
Under cabinet lighting to set the mood and provide individual task lighting.
A custom cubby for the microwave to keep the counters clear.
Wine storage near the stove for easy access while cooking.
5.Made better use of empty space
Unused space near the entryway allowed for expansion of the kitchen without knocking out walls or adding square footage.
6.Matched flooring throughout first floor
Previous replacements and remodels left the flooring in the kitchen different than the rest of the home. Here the flooring was matched throughout for an overall feeling of composition.
7.More Food storage
The lack of pantry, created an awkward food storage situation. Once the stove was moved to the opposite end of the kitchen, it opened up space to create a pantry and helped to create organization.
The Kitchen During Renovation
The end result?
This is a perfect example of how strategic changes can make a big difference. The kitchen portrays an effective use of space without expanding the footprint or taking over other rooms within the home. In this instance, the space was more than adequate and exactly what the couple needed to fit their lifestyle.
An upgraded color pallet of blues, browns and subtle greys make for a timeless appeal while utilizing the current trend of two-tone cabinets.
With all of theses useful and beautiful upgrades, what’s not to love?
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