Vibrant Blue Kitchen Remodel
– CORVALLIS, OR-
This redesign and kitchen remodel totally transform a kitchen and breakfast nook, while adding vibrant blue cabinetry to brighten up the space. With a cozy breakfast nook at the front of the house and a beautiful outdoor space in the back, what these clients craved was a kitchen to connect the two spaces. They wanted to have their home finally reflect their style and the way they live. Active in their communities, these homeowners needed a space they could use for entertaining, but their home lacked the open floor plan or seating space to do so. We set out to give them a better lit, up-to-date, and more open kitchen where they could have the elegance and spaciousness needed for company, yet still feel cozy and comfortable with their family.
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The home’s original design featured a vaulted ceiling in the main living space. The vault wasn’t continued into the kitchen and a wall separated the two spaces. To open up the floor plan we planned to remove this wall, but how then to deal with the two different ceiling heights? Our design team leaned into the challenge of keeping the space cohesive without raising the ceiling by incorporating the client’s desire for a large bar at the island. The solid wood bar seats up to eight, and matches the angle of the ceiling above it. The island also features a third level in between the regular counter height and the bar height. This unique tiled feature breaks up the monotony that could come with a white countertop on such a large island, and provides an excellent space to set things while cooking or serving. By echoing the angle of the ceiling above it brings cohesion and style.
One of the most unique things about this kitchen remodel is the bold cabinet color. Many people are hesitant to use such striking colors on something like their cabinets, since it’s a large part of the kitchen. But these gorgeous cabinets provide a stunning splash of color. By keeping everything else neutral – the white counters and backsplash, the stainless steel appliances, and natural wood flooring – we achieved a look that feels moderated and up-to-date. Since the cabinets bring the color to the space, the walls were painted an off-white. The bright blue brings out the best in every other aspect of the kitchen, and makes a beautiful design statement.
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