Total Kitchen Rethink in Nowthen
In this their third project with Murphy Bros. this couple turned their attention to an existing well-appointed kitchen in cherry that no longer met their aesthetic or functionality requirements.
Lead Carpenter Mark Arntzen
Painter Dan Flaherty
Project Summary
This homeowner had a very clear vision for the dream kitchen she had always wanted along with a unified design to tie it all together.
First on the list was removing a pantry wall that blocked the view from the kitchen to the living area where one of two fireplaces now seemed underwhelming and dated. Both were overhauled. Also on the list was enlarging the center island to accommodate more people as these homeowners really cherished their time to entertain friends and family.
The existing kitchen workflow was hampered by a design that was inefficient and even a little cramped when it came to access cabinets near the island. So, appliances were repositioned, the angled command center wall removed, a patio door to the deck was removed and large windows were added over a new sink to bring substantially more light to the space.
Access to the adjoining deck was repositioned to the right of the space as a single entry to provide more cabinet space. Ceilings were retextured, floors refinished in a lighter shade and additional recessed lights were added. Even the railing and stairs to the lower level were re-shaded to richer, darker hue for aesthetic contrast.
How did this remodel make their lives better? It's all in this short homeowner video.