Before the remodel, this kitchen was out dated, closed off, lacked sufficient storage space and needed a smarter layout.  The Oak Park homeowners, who were wonderful clients with great ideas and taste, have a gorgeous house both inside and out.  But their kitchen was not up to par with the rest of their home. Our design-build team worked with this couple to formulate a smart and savvy plan, then skillfully set about executing the grand transformation. Here are the highlights…

We removed the wall separating the family room from the kitchen which opened the space and made room to build a large walk-in pantry. We also rearranged the location of the appliances for better ease when cooking and cleaning. The center peninsula that blocked flow of traffic was also removed and replaced with the handsome island that has a range and deep drawers, perfect for storing pots and pans. The stainless steel appliances are stylish-like the oven with its colorful red knobs- and most have apps for smart technology. The glossy quartz countertops and non-porous floor tile are easy to maintain-they just wipe clean with soapy water. The large, single farm house sink, unique oversized light fixtures, plus a built-in seating bench are the final touches for this eye catching and functional kitchen -which met all our clients needs.