We had the privilege to install a new kitchen in a Hyde Park Village town home for a previous client. Working closely with the homeowner and their interior design consultant, we were able to take a drab, outdated kitchen and turn it into a stunning show piece of style and functionality.
The square footage and footprint of the kitchen and nook were not changed. To make this galley kitchen seem more spacious, the doorway into the dining room was enlarged to give the visual impression of a wider space, and the cabinets and counters were installed along the walls rather than protruding into the room as before, and the coat closet was utilized to house 2 pantries with the doors flush to the wall.
Many subtle design elements were carefully planned to make this space visually stunning without sacrificing function:
-The tile back splash spans the wall from counter to cabinet to eliminate the extra horizontal line of a 4” back splash out of the counter material.
-Built in appliances and a counter depth refrigerator with glass fronts were used to keep the continuity of the highly reflective surfaces.
-Wall receptacles were minimized and the disposal switch was installed in the counter top.
-Appliance handles and cabinet hardware are the same design.
-The cabinets were placed against the ceiling eliminating additional trim and providing and extra inch or so of open space between the upper cabinets and the counter top.
-The dated porcelain tile floor was removed and Brazilian cherry flooring was extended from the rest of the home adding both warmth and contrast to the kitchen.
Some fun touches are the mirror behind the sink integrated into the glass mosaic tiles, a Besta Burs 71” cabinet mounted above the French doors for storage and book shelf, and the always classic, cut crystal chandelier juxtaposed against the sleek, Italian style cabinetry.
Other uses of IKEA products in the house are the red Abstrakt shelves and cabinet in the laundry area, the white Abstract sink base in the hall bath topped with carrera marble and a glass vessel sink, and the 12“ deep Akurum wall cabinet with drawers for additional bathroom storage with Lindingo fronts, and marble top in the master suite.
Whether you are looking for a major kitchen makeover or a simple update using the IKEA cabinetry, we can help refine your design ideas and make them an affordable reality. This project was $2626.00 for basic IKEA cabinet assembly and installation.
Give us a call, or visit our website for more details.
813.388.7091
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