Photo by John Magor
Photo by John Magor
Photo by John Magor
Photo by John Magor
Photo by John Magor
Photo by John Magor
Before
Combining a kitchen, breakfast area and family room in a way that complements the adjoining living room was the task assigned to Melissa Utt of Custom Kitchens by her detailed-oriented clients. “We replaced the oversized desk separating the kitchen and family room with a smaller island and integrated columns to unite the two spaces,” Utt explains. “We also centered the island with the [family room] fireplace by jacking up the second floor and then relocating the load-bearing columns to seamlessly penetrate the newly centered island.”
Traditional cabinetry and English plumbing fixtures were designed to mesh with the sleek commercial-style appliances. The new, more functional kitchen island increases work and storage space and provides informal seating that eliminates the need for a breakfast table, improving traffic flow through the room. A dark, walled-off butler’s pantry was transformed into a light, airy space with glass cabinetry. New organizational spaces include a lateral filing system, spice drawer organizer, cutlery divider, bread drawer and utensil organizer. Subway tile, pendant lights and ornamental hardware complete the kitchen makeover in this Henri Road home.
Merit Award: Custom Kitchens Inc. with trade partner Carroll Plumbing & Heating Inc.
Finalist: Lane Homes & Remodeling Inc.
