Suzan and John's Kitchen Remodel
Suzan and John's home was delightful in many ways, but the kitchen was cut-off from the flow of the rest of the house, ending in an awkward hall that opened to a guest room on one side and a utility closet at the other. A bathroom was in close proximity but due to the patchwork layout felt miles away. The goal was to update the kitchen and reestablish the connection from the dining room all the way back to the guest bedroom accommodations, while making the whole space ADA accessible. The homes mixture of Mid-Century Modern and New Mexico Bungalow styles influenced the simple planes of line, color, and materials used. One key feature was the bar counter. The bar connects the kitchen and dining rooms but is also part of the entry sequence and needed to tie the potentially competing home styles together. The soap stone counter material selected picks up on the steel dining room window, and the wood casing at the opening subtly eases the eye from the front of the home through to the kitchen and beyond. An unexpected benefit of the remodel is the ability to use the guest bedroom primarily as an office most of the time, leaving the dining room and adjacent areas where work was done in the past clutter-free. The result is an elegant space that meets the needs of the clients while staying true to the unique mix of styles they love.