Download our free ebook, Creating the Ideal Kitchen. DOWNLOAD NOW For many, extra time at home during COVID left them wanting more from their homes. Whether you realized the shortcomings of your space or simply wanted to combat boredom, a well-designed and functional home was no longer a want, it became a need. Tina found herself wanting more from her Old Irving Park home and reached out to The Kitchen Studio about adding function to her kitchen to make the most of the available real estate. At the end of the day, there is nothing better than returning home to a bright and happy space you love. And this kitchen wasn’t that for Tina. Dark and dated, with a palette from the past and features that didn’t make the most of the available square footage, this remodel required vision and a fresh approach to the space. Lead designer, Stephanie Cole’s main design goal was better flow, while adding greater functionality with organized storage, accessible open shelving, and an overall sense of cohesion with the adjoining family room. The original kitchen featured a large pizza oven, which was rarely used, yet its footprint limited storage space. The nearby pantry had become a catch-all, lacking the organization needed in the home. The initial plan was to keep the pizza oven, but eventually Tina realized she preferred the design possibilities that came from removing this cumbersome feature, with the goal of adding function throughout the upgraded and elevated space. Eliminating the pantry added square footage and length to the kitchen for greater function and more storage. This redesigned space reflects how she lives and uses her home, as well as her love for entertaining. The kitchen features a classic, clean, and timeless palette. White cabinetry, with brass and bronze finishes, contrasts with rich wood flooring, and lets the large, deep blue island in Woodland’s custom color Harbor – a neutral, yet statement color – draw your eye. The kitchen was the main priority. In addition to updating and elevating this space, Tina wanted to maximize what her home had to offer. From moving the location of the patio door and eliminating a window to removing an existing closet in the mudroom and the cluttered pantry, the kitchen footprint grew. Once the floorplan was set, it was time to bring cohesion to her home, creating connection between the kitchen and surrounding spaces. The color palette carries into the mudroom, where we added beautiful new cabinetry, practical bench seating, and accessible hooks, perfect for guests and everyday living. The nearby bar continues the aesthetic, with stunning Carrara marble subway tile, hints of brass and bronze, and a design that further captures the vibe of the kitchen. Every home has its unique design challenges. But with a fresh perspective and a bit of creativity, there is always a way to give the client exactly what they want [and need]. In this particular kitchen, the existing soffits and high slanted ceilings added a layer of complexity to the lighting layout and upper perimeter cabinets. While a space needs to look good, it also needs to function well. This meant making the most of the height of the room and accounting for the varied ceiling features, while also giving Tina everything she wanted and more. Pendants and task lighting paired with an abundance of natural light amplify the bright aesthetic. The cabinetry layout and design compliments the soffits with subtle profile details that bring everything together. The tile selections add visual interest, drawing the eye to the focal area above the range. Glass-doored cabinets further customize the space and give the illusion of even more height within the room. While her family may be grown and out of the house, Tina was focused on adding function without sacrificing a stunning aesthetic and dreamy finishes that make the kitchen the gathering place of any home. It was time to love her kitchen again, and if you’re wondering what she loves most, it’s the niche with glass door cabinetry and open shelving for display paired with the marble mosaic backsplash over the range and complimenting hood. Each of these features is a stunning point of interest within the kitchen – both brag-worthy additions to a perimeter layout that previously felt limited and lacking. Whether your remodel is the result of special needs in your home or simply the excitement of focusing your energy on creating a fun new aesthetic, we are here for it. We love a good challenge because there is always a way to make a space better – adding function and beauty simultaneously.

The glass entry in this new construction allows views from the front steps, through the house, to a waterfall feature in the back yard. Wood on walls, floors & ceilings (beams, doors, insets, etc.,) warms the cool, hard feel of steel/glass.

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Client wanted to have a clean well organized space where family could take shoes off and hang jackets and bags. We designed a perfect mud room space for them.

Свежая идея для дизайна: маленький тамбур в стиле неоклассика (современная классика) с белыми стенами, одностворчатой входной дверью, белой входной дверью, серым полом и стенами из вагонки для на участке и в саду - отличное фото интерьера

Custom bamboo cabinetry adds much needed function to this mudroom entry. The look was kept minimal and modern by opting to forego hardware.
Пример оригинального дизайна: тамбур среднего размера в стиле ретро с белыми стенами, полом из керамогранита и серым полом

Foyer with stairs and Dining Room beyond.
На фото: огромное фойе в стиле неоклассика (современная классика) с белыми стенами, полом из известняка, двустворчатой входной дверью, входной дверью из темного дерева и серым полом

Стильный дизайн: входная дверь в стиле кантри с белыми стенами, светлым паркетным полом, одностворчатой входной дверью, синей входной дверью и бежевым полом - последний тренд

Свежая идея для дизайна: маленький тамбур в современном стиле с белыми стенами, светлым паркетным полом и бежевым полом для на участке и в саду - отличное фото интерьера

Photo credit: Dustin Halleck
Стильный дизайн: тамбур среднего размера в стиле кантри с белыми стенами, полом из керамогранита и серым полом - последний тренд

Источник вдохновения для домашнего уюта: тамбур в стиле кантри с белыми стенами и паркетным полом среднего тона

Dayna Flory Interiors Martin Vecchio Photography
На фото: большое фойе: освещение в стиле неоклассика (современная классика) с белыми стенами, паркетным полом среднего тона и коричневым полом

Anna Stathaki
Свежая идея для дизайна: узкая прихожая среднего размера в скандинавском стиле с белыми стенами, деревянным полом, одностворчатой входной дверью, синей входной дверью и бежевым полом - отличное фото интерьера

This mudroom opens directly to the custom front door, encased in an opening with custom molding hand built. The mudroom features six enclosed lockers for storage and has additional open storage on both the top and bottom. This room was completed using an area rug to add texture.

Стильный дизайн: маленький тамбур в стиле кантри с белыми стенами, полом из керамогранита, одностворчатой входной дверью, черной входной дверью и серым полом для на участке и в саду - последний тренд

Hinkley Lighting Hadley Flush-Mount 3300CM
Пример оригинального дизайна: прихожая: освещение в стиле неоклассика (современная классика) с белыми стенами, темным паркетным полом, одностворчатой входной дверью, белой входной дверью и коричневым полом

Allen Construction - Contractor, Shannon Scott Design-Interior Designer, Jason Rick Photography - Photographer
На фото: большая входная дверь в средиземноморском стиле с белыми стенами, двустворчатой входной дверью и входной дверью из темного дерева

На фото: тамбур со шкафом для обуви в стиле неоклассика (современная классика) с белыми стенами и коричневым полом с

Kyle J. Caldwell Photography
На фото: входная дверь в стиле неоклассика (современная классика) с белыми стенами, темным паркетным полом, одностворчатой входной дверью, белой входной дверью и коричневым полом