Only eight years old, the homes interior
styling and colors are not to the clients liking. Dark cherry
flooring/cabinets and dark counters & backsplashes make the kitchen feel
oppressive and closed-in. Cabinetry is standard builder grade: no
panache or storage accessories.
Design Solutions:
Incorporated existing metal art: anniversary gift
New flooring: multi-width hand-scraped walnut (trees)
Dominant color: green (outdoor greenery)
Custom live edge walnut mantel: soft contemporary
Custom walnut island top taken into family room cabinetry counters
Fireplace stone mimics marble counters in kitchen as well as stone
wall in garden
Reduced cabinetry in family room: preferred extra wall art space
Split refrigerator & freezer units: better visual, more useable volume
Moved sink off diagonal at windows: increase work flow
Built-in refrigerator & freezer: more space between island & fridge
Multiple height cabinetry
Decorative cabinet hardware: unique / mimics stone look
Coordinated pendants with chandelier: hammered metal
