Como Blvd Kitchen
Project Details
Remodel Type: Kitchen
Design Style: Transitional, Warm Modern
Trade Resources and Partners
Photography: Alyssa Lee Photography
Contractor: Craft Construction
Before Conditions
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Floor space was restricted by a closed off back entry within the kitchen
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Baseboard radiators limited placement of cabinetry and furniture
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Insufficient storage and counter space
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Breakfast table had to serve as work prep space as well as compact seating area
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Soffits and two different ceiling heights made the room feel smaller
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Dark cabinetry, worn linoleum, and vintage appliances that didn’t always work
Client Objectives
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Open up the flow to allow cooking and gathering without feeling cramped
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Seating for casual meals
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Ensure all finishes are appropriate for this 1908 Home with classic bones
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Bright cabinetry, colorful accents, and durable finishes
Design Solutions
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Walls around back entry and soffits were removed, ceiling height leveled.
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Refrigerator was relocated to the opposite wall with a new pantry.
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Wall oven and cooktop were replaced with a range, allowing for more counter space on either side of it.
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Shallow built-ins added by back door to maximize square footage with storage for shoes and everyday essentials.
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Bright white classic shaker style cabinets and durable light grey LVT flooring balance the deep tones of the quartz counters and dark aquamarine backsplash.
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Baseboard radiators were replaced with electric toe kick heaters
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The trim was matched to the existing profiles in the rest of the home
The Details That Make It Work
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The narrow island with a butcher block counter not only serves as prep space, seating space and storage, but it’s also freestanding to allow it to be moved under the windows if needed.
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Added quick access to their extensive spices collection with both a pullout next to the hood and a drawer organizer
Project Details
Remodel Type: Kitchen
Design Style: Transitional, Warm Modern
Trade Resources and Partners
Photography: Alyssa Lee Photography
Contractor: Craft Construction
About Colleen
I live in Minneapolis with my landscape architect/urban designer husband, my volleyball & Taylor Swift loving daughter who believes she’s my design assistant, an independent Siamese, a feisty grey-striped kitten, and a menagerie of turkeys and other wild animals who visit our backyard for the free food. When I’m not designing, you’ll often find me cooking up a Paleo feast, cheering for my daughter's volleyball team, playing pickleball, or hiding in a corner with my nose in a book.
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