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Liz Schupanitz Designs
Cooking for Two
Location: Plymouth, MN, United States
When this couple’s last child graduated from college they began the process of looking for a new home. After a lengthy search they decided to stay with the neighborhood they loved, saving money by remodeling rather than starting over.
The top priorities on their wish list were adding character to their 1990’s era home with a classic white kitchen and a larger island while keeping within the existing footprint. With the intention of honing their cooking skills, they were also considering better appliances and two ovens.
Challenges and Solutions
Design a larger island with seating for at least two. The existing island was small and the area behind the seating was less than recommended clearances.
To solve this challenge, the seating area of the island was extended out into the open area of the kitchen. This created a larger island with seating for three, extra storage and a bookshelf across from the range.
The original kitchen had a range with microwave above, so adding another oven was a challenge with limited wall space.
Because the adjoining dining room is used infrequently, the homeowner was open to placing the second oven and microwave in the walkway. This made room for the small buffet between the built in refrigerator and ovens, creating one of her favorite areas.
The client requested a white painted kitchen but wanted to make sure it had warmth and character. To achieve this the following elements were chosen:
1) Cabinets painted with Benjamin Moore Capitol White, a luminous and warm shade of white.
2) The Range hood was painted with warm metallic shades to reflect the bronze of the Ashley Norton hardware.
3) Black Aqua Grantique granite was chosen for countertops because it looks like soapstone and adds contrast.
4) Walker Zanger Café tile in Latte was chosen for it’s handmade look with uneven edges.
5) The to-the-counter-cabinet with glass door shows off serving dishes and lends sophisticated charm.
The result is a welcoming classic kitchen, where this couple enjoys cooking more often and sharpening their skills with gourmet appliances.
Liz Schupanitz Designs
Photographed by: Andrea Rugg Photography
TKS Design Group
 
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Our clients and their three teenage kids had outgrown the footprint of their existing home and felt they needed some space to spread out. They came in with a couple of sets of drawings from different architects that were not quite what they were looking for, so we set out to really listen and try to provide a design that would meet their objectives given what the space could offer.
We started by agreeing that a bump out was the best way to go and then decided on the size and the floor plan locations of the mudroom, powder room and butler pantry which were all part of the project. We also planned for an eat-in banquette that is neatly tucked into the corner and surrounded by windows providing a lovely spot for daily meals.
The kitchen itself is L-shaped with the refrigerator and range along one wall, and the new sink along the exterior wall with a large window overlooking the backyard. A large island, with seating for five, houses a prep sink and microwave. A new opening space between the kitchen and dining room includes a butler pantry/bar in one section and a large kitchen pantry in the other. Through the door to the left of the main sink is access to the new mudroom and powder room and existing attached garage.
White inset cabinets, quartzite countertops, subway tile and nickel accents provide a traditional feel. The gray island is a needed contrast to the dark wood flooring. Last but not least, professional appliances provide the tools of the trade needed to make this one hardworking kitchen.
Designed by: Susan Klimala, CKD, CBD
Photography by: Mike Kaskel
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Home Tailors Building & Remodeling
Project by Home Tailors Building & Remodeling
in collaboration with M. Valdes Architects and Vivid Interiors
Design ideas for a traditional dining room in Minneapolis with beige walls and a standard fireplace.
Design ideas for a traditional dining room in Minneapolis with beige walls and a standard fireplace.
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Liz Schupanitz Designs
A PLACE TO GATHER
Location: Eagan, MN, USA
This family of five wanted an inviting space to gather with family and friends. Mom, the primary cook, wanted a large island with more organized storage – everything in its place – and a crisp white kitchen with the character of an older home.
Challenges:
Design an island that could accommodate this family of five for casual weeknight dinners.
Create more usable storage within the existing kitchen footprint.
Design a better transition between the upper cabinets on the 8-foot sink wall and the adjoining 9-foot cooktop wall.
Make room for more counter space around the cooktop. It was poorly lit, cluttered with small appliances and confined by the tall oven cabinet.
Solutions:
A large island, that seats 5 comfortably, replaced the small island and kitchen table. This allowed for more storage including cookbook shelves, a heavy-duty roll out shelf for the mixer, a 2-bin recycling center and a bread drawer.
Tall pantries with decorative grilles were placed between the kitchen and family room. These created ample storage and helped define each room, making each one feel larger, yet more intimate.
A space intentionally separates the upper cabinets on the sink wall from those on the cooktop wall. This created symmetry on the sink wall and made room for an appliance garage, which keeps the countertops uncluttered.
Moving the double ovens to the former pantry location made way for more usable counter space around the cooktop and a dramatic focal point with the hood, cabinets and marble backsplash.
Special Features:
Custom designed corbels and island legs lend character.
Gilt open lanterns, antiqued nickel grilles on the pantries, and the soft linen shade at the kitchen sink add personality and charm.
The unique bronze hardware with a living finish creates the patina of an older home.
A walnut island countertop adds the warmth and feel of a kitchen table.
This homeowner truly understood the idea of living with the patina of marble. Her grandmother’s marble-topped antique table inspired the Carrara countertops.
The result is a highly organized kitchen with a light, open feel that invites you to stay a while.
Liz Schupanitz Designs
Photographed by: Andrea Rugg
Drury Design
A fresh traditional kitchen design much like a spring day - light, airy and inviting.
Traditional kitchen in Chicago with a belfast sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets and white worktops.
Traditional kitchen in Chicago with a belfast sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets and white worktops.
Charlie Allen Renovations, Inc.
The existing kitchen just didn’t work for the owners of this 19th century home in suburban Boston. Family and guests entered the house directly into the kitchen, which often resulted in a cluttered and messy room. The kitchen was also quite small, and although it was tucked between the dining room and den, there was no direct access to either area.
Seeking a more open and accommodating cooking and gathering space, the homeowners asked for help.
We began by introducing a new bump-out entry with bench seating, custom designed cubbies, and a coat closet. This new space is modestly sized but offers tremendous function, with storage for coats, shoes, and other outdoor items, and a clear division of space between the outdoors and the kitchen.
Next, we took down a wall that had divided the den from the kitchen and widened the passageway between the dining room and the den, making it easier for guests to gather around the kitchen’s more efficient workspace.
Materials used include oak for the mudroom bench and bar top, white oak floors in the kitchen, and refinished original antique wide pine flooring in the den. Black Cambrian, with an antiqued finish, is used for the kitchen countertop. In the den, sliding doors were added to the patio and garden beyond.
Photo by Shelly Harrison.
Normandy Remodeling
This traditional kitchen features soft pops of color and decorative accents. This Hinsdale, IL home also features built in kitchen bench seating and a large bay window that allows plenty of natural light to brighten up the space.
Impala Kitchens and Bathrooms
DESIGN BRIEF
“A family home to be lived in not just looked at” placed functionality as main priority in the
extensive renovation of this coastal holiday home.
Existing layout featured:
– Inadequate bench space in the cooking zone
– An impractical and overly large walk in pantry
– Torturous angles in the design of the house made work zones cramped with a frenetic aesthetic at odds
with the linear skylights creating disharmony and an unbalanced feel to the entire space.
– Unappealing seating zones, not utilising the amazing view or north face space
WISH LIST
– Comfortable retreat for two people and extend family, with space for multiple cooks to work in the kitchen together or to a functional work zone for a couple.
DESIGN SOLUTION
– Removal of awkward angle walls creating more space for a larger kitchen
– External angles which couldn’t be modified are hidden, creating a rational, serene space where the skylights run parallel to walls and fittings.
NEW KITCHEN FEATURES
– A highly functional layout with well-defined and spacious cooking, preparing and storage zones.
– Generous bench space around cooktop and sink provide great workability in a small space
– An inviting island bench for relaxing, working and entertaining for one or many cooks
– A light filled interior with ocean views from several vantage points in the kitchen
– An appliance/pantry with sliding for easy access to plentiful storage and hidden appliance use to
keep the kitchen streamlined and easy to keep tidy.
– A light filled interior with ocean views from several vantage points in the kitchen
– Refined aesthetics which welcomes, relax and allows for individuality with warm timber open shelves curate collections that make the space feel like it’s a home always on holidays.
Normandy Remodeling
The functionality and storage in this traditional kitchen, helped create enough room to make this narrow space feel larger. Normandy Designer Leslie Lawrence Molloy, CKD was able to maximize storage space, and found many creative ways to get the most out of the space. This kitchen bench seating allowed Leslie to integrate pull out drawer cabinetry into otherwise wasted space.
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Interior Design by Jil Sonia McDonald of Jil Sonia Interiors
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orange wall - Racing Orange Benjamin moore, orange window seat cushion by Maxwell fabrics, pendant light, and sconces - Restoration hardware,
Draperies from Tonic Living, Blinds / Solar Eclipse Roller Shades from Persona Blinds in Chilliwack http://www.personablinds.ca/ .Wall colour Barnboard, built-in bench by Old World Kitchen cabinets, Chilliwack. Floral throw pillow - Osbourne and Little. Gray and white rug by Crate and Barrel, green throw pillow - Pottery barn. Ina van Tonder Photography
Renaissance Kitchen and Home
This beautiful 2 story kitchen remodel was created by removing an unwanted bedroom. The increased ceiling height was conceived by adding some structural columns and a triple barrel arch, creating a usable balcony that connects to the original back stairwell and overlooks the Kitchen as well as the Greatroom. This dramatic renovation took place without disturbing the original 100yr. old stone exterior and maintaining the original french doors above the balcony.
Southern Living
Furthering her plan to enhance the room's architecture, Suzanne turned one corner of the kitchen into a cheery dining area with an L-shaped built-in bench that mimics the cabinetry. To keep the dining nook cozy (not restaurant-like) she surrounded the metal bistro table with slipcovered armchairs and hung a sparkly chandelier above.
Using the same patterned fabric on the window valances and pillows throughout (Montmartre in Clay/Blue from her own collection for Lee Jofa; leejofa.com), Suzanne introduced color and life to the kitchen without taking away from the all-white effect. Photo by Erica George Dines for Southern Living
Studio Dearborn
INTERNATIONAL AWARD WINNER. 2018 NKBA Design Competition Best Overall Kitchen. 2018 TIDA International USA Kitchen of the Year. 2018 Best Traditional Kitchen - Westchester Home Magazine design awards.
The designer's own kitchen was gutted and renovated in 2017, with a focus on classic materials and thoughtful storage. The 1920s craftsman home has been in the family since 1940, and every effort was made to keep finishes and details true to the original construction. For sources, please see the website at www.studiodearborn.com. Photography, Adam Kane Macchia and Timothy Lenz
Jane Lockhart Design
Interior Designer Jane Lockhart received the 2010 Best Large Kitchen Award at the National Kitchen & Bath Association Awards for this stunning bright and airy, open-concept family kitchen with large island and premium finishes and appliances.
Styled by Jeff Palmeter
Photos by Brandon Barré
Krieger + Associates Architects, Inc.
A window bay provides seating for a family dining area in the new kitchen.
Photo: Jeffrey Totaro
Inspiration for a traditional kitchen in Philadelphia with wood worktops, recessed-panel cabinets and white cabinets.
Inspiration for a traditional kitchen in Philadelphia with wood worktops, recessed-panel cabinets and white cabinets.
Normandy Remodeling
Open shelving at the end of this large island helps lighten the visual weight of the piece, as well as providing easy access to cookbooks and other commonly used kitchen pieces. Learn more about the Normandy Remodeling Designer, Stephanie Bryant, who created this kitchen: http://www.normandyremodeling.com/stephaniebryant/
Erin Hoopes
This whole house renovation done by Harry Braswell Inc. used Virginia Kitchen's design services (Erin Hoopes) and materials for the bathrooms, laundry and kitchens. The custom millwork was done to replicate the look of the cabinetry in the open concept family room. This completely custom renovation was eco-friend and is obtaining leed certification.
Photo's courtesy Greg Hadley
Construction: Harry Braswell Inc.
Kitchen Design: Erin Hoopes under Virginia Kitchens
Jennifer Brouwer (Jennifer Brouwer Design Inc)
Custom kitchen cabinetry with integrated hood. Island with bench seats.
This project is 5+ years old. Most items shown are custom (eg. millwork, upholstered furniture, drapery). Most goods are no longer available. Benjamin Moore paint.
AHMANN LLC
Continuing the lines of the existing wrap-around porch, we were able to create a family kitchen with a raised ceiling culminating in a large skylight. The warmth of natural lighting highlights the palate of the material selection. The kitchen extends out to a new deck and yard beyond.
Photographs © Stacy Zarin-Goldberg
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Photo of a scandinavian galley kitchen in Sydney with a submerged sink, white cabinets, marble worktops, light hardwood flooring, an island, flat-panel cabinets and glass sheet splashback.
Photo of a scandinavian galley kitchen in Sydney with a submerged sink, white cabinets, marble worktops, light hardwood flooring, an island, flat-panel cabinets and glass sheet splashback.
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