“Locally Grown” Kitchen Remodel
– CORVALLIS, OR –
“Natural” and “modern” are two styles many wouldn’t typically combine, but that’s exactly what these clients envisioned for their kitchen remodel. Aiming for a kitchen that was both easy to maintain and unique, they also wanted to incorporate local, natural, and recycled materials. We set out to create an open, inviting kitchen with stained oak cabinetry and as many natural elements as possible.
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Our clients began with a kitchen and dining area that were separated by upper cabinetry, creating an abrupt visual barrier between the two. Their main goal was to create a seamless, unified kitchen-dining space. Luckily, the existing shape of the room was already well laid out, so the kitchen was reoriented to take advantage of that. Adding an island effectively addressed the storage loss from removing the upper cabinets, all while preserving the open, airy feel of the space. A unique modern lighting fixture was placed above the dining table, adding the fun, distinctive touch our clients were looking for.
Though the cabinets feature a sleek, contemporary slab style, the natural stain on both the cabinetry and the floor grounds the design, adding warmth and an earthy feel. The quartz countertops are non-staining, selected in a pattern that mimics the texture of concrete. This element was a great way to add an industrial touch while maintaining a natural, effortless feel. The white backsplash presents a clean, traditional look at first glance, but its trapezoid-shaped tiles bring visual interest.
Using local and recycled elements is a truly admirable way to add personality to your space and it doesn’t restrict you to any particular style of design. Sometimes the most unique spaces are created by blending two elements that aren’t typically combined.
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