Kitchen Remodel

Warm Hearth Kitchen Remodel

We had the opportunity to completely reimagine this kitchen for a family who needed their space to function better and feel warmer. The top priority? Maximize countertop space for daily prep without compromising flow or charm.

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Project summary:

This full gut renovation focused on making the kitchen both beautiful and genuinely better to use. Closing an unused doorway opened up space for longer runs of custom cabinets and more counter area, while a new gas line powers a range that can actually keep up with how our clients want to cook. We carried the flooring in from the living room to tie everything together and took out the soffit to make the space feel more open, all while keeping the light fixtures they loved. Smart storage, including a dedicated coffee station, cabinetry, and extra laundry room cabinets now keeps daily essentials handy without creating clutter. Even removing one useless HVAC vent made the final layout cleaner and more efficient. It’s a kitchen designed around real life, elevated with quality materials and thoughtful touches throughout.

Kitchen

Full gut
Door to formal living room closed
New gas line + gas range
Extended countertop space
New flooring to match living room
Soffit removed
Coffee mug storage added
Original light fixtures kept
Drop-down sink light installed

Laundry room

New cabinet storage
Wallpaper
New cabinets for optimal storage

Here’s what we did, in steps

The Before Stage

Before our team stepped in, the room felt closed off and underutilized. An awkward doorway to the formal living room broke up the layout, storage was limited, and the counters left much to be desired for a family that spends real time together. The flooring didn’t match the rest of the home, and the old HVAC vent disrupted the look and didn’t deliver on function. It was clear this space had good bones, but it needed a complete reimagining. It was time to plan a remodel that would carefully balance added functionality and the warm, familiar design our clients wanted.

Design & Planning Stage

Our first major move was to close off the unused living room doorway to allow for a longer run of custom cabinetry and expanded counter space. To support the client’s love of cooking, we rerouted a new gas line for a high-performance gas range. Design-wise, we prioritized flow. Without soffits, the space feels airier and more open, while the warm-toned wood flooring from the living room now extends into the kitchen. Although we preserved the original light fixtures to keep the space familiar, we layered in a new drop-down light above the sink for added ambiance.

The Finished Project

The finished kitchen is both a visual and functional triumph. Custom cabinetry now offers generous storage, with thoughtful features like a coffee nook that keeps mugs accessible but off the counter. Now there’s a proper spot for the range, and the generous counter space makes prepping meals a lot easier and more enjoyable. In the adjacent laundry room, we added stylish, functional storage to carry the design language beyond the kitchen. And the troublesome HVAC vent? Gone. Replaced with matching flooring for a seamless, uninterrupted finish.