Navy Blue & Maple Kitchen with Walk-In Pantry
— CORVALLIS, OR —
After moving to Corvallis from Washington in 2023, these homeowners wanted to update their new home to reflect their personal style and adjust the layout to accommodate large family gatherings. The most important space the homeowners wanted to address was the kitchen. Originally, it had been sandwiched between the living room and dining room. In that arrangement, the kitchen had no windows, and the entertainment areas were separated from each other.
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Our designer created a plan that flipped the locations of the kitchen and dining room to reconnect the spaces and allow for a more natural flow. This was done by removing the structural wall between those rooms and installing an engineered beam that was wrapped with wood to create a statement opening into the new kitchen. This layout change is dramatic! Now, the natural light pours in from every direction. As a guest enters the home, they are welcomed into a large open concept living area that is focused on this stunning dream kitchen.
The kitchen is a modern galley style with a generous 4-person island. It is centered around the 48” professional-grade range that is accented by a statement tile inlay and an elegant custom range hood. In lieu of upper cabinetry, our designer added large windows on either side of the range to brighten the space and showcase the rural forest views. We love the symmetry this brings to the design. On the far end of the island, we utilized a countertop remnant to create a nook for the pet’s bowls. Here the family dog can enjoy his meals out of the line of traffic.
The colors of the kitchen are a transitional spin on contrasts. The island’s perfect shade of navy blue complements the warmth of the natural maple cabinetry. White quartz with subtle grey veining was introduced on the island to keep its surface light and bright, connecting the kitchen with the airiness of the dining area & living area. On the perimeter of the kitchen, a black quartz mimicking soapstone grounds the lighter maple cabinetry and is accented by the black windows, cabinet hardware, tile, and sconces above the windows. For the floors we choose a light grey slate tile that pairs well with the dove grey backsplash. To carry the navy blue of the island into the rest of the kitchen, we selected blue pendants for the island, and designed a striking focal point behind the range with a decorative, blue tile.
New exterior French doors lead to a side porch where these homeowners can sit and enjoy the great outdoors. At the other end of the kitchen, we created a spacious walk-in pantry. Glass pocket doors perfectly frame the pantry and mimic the exterior French doors, anchoring the kitchen with symmetry at the two ends. The walk-in pantry features ample open adjustable shelving, closed storage, and a large countertop. Appliances like the microwave, stand mixer, and coffee maker have designated alcoves on the sides of the pantry so that they aren’t crowding or cluttering the valuable counter space in the kitchen. It’s a beautiful space for the homeowners to style, while being functional for the surplus storage needs.
Selections: Island paint- (Benjamin Moore Newburyport Blue HC-155); Island Countertops-(Pental Quartz Venatino); Perimeter Countertops-(Silestone Charcoal Soapstone); Sconces-(Rejuvenation Eastmoreland Sconce); Floor Tile-(United Tile Tech Slate 12×24 in Dark Grey); Backsplash Field Tile-(Marazzi Artistic Reflections 2×10 in Matte Rain); Range Tile-(Glazzio Tiles Retro Neuve in Euro Fountain 8×8); Island Pendants-(Rejuvenation Carson Pendant in Matte Thunder Blue).
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