STRANDPARK

Blain Kitchen Renovation

It all started with the refrigerator that couldn’t be opened without banging against the wall. It’s little things like that which drive us all crazy a little bit at a time, until…we end up with a new, highly functional kitchen that brings us to happy tears. Such is the journey of this homeowner’s short video from a host of dysfunctional annoyances to a daily head shake followed by the words, “I can’t believe this is my kitchen!”

Before

Existing conditions included: dated oak, small island, dysfunctional fridge location, small dining room table to entertain and serve larger groups, cramped traffic flow.

BEFORE: Tiny island, dysfunctional refrigerator door that opened into the wall—sort of.
BEFORE REMODEL: Floor plan of existing kitchen.

As you can see from these 2 floor plans, existing and proposed, eliminating the peninsula created the necessary space for the additional islands.

PROPOSED REMODEL PLAN.

Existing conditions included: dated oak, small island, dysfunctional fridge location, small dining room table to entertain and serve larger groups, cramped traffic flow.

After

Along with a new double oven, cooktop, and farm sink, this homeowner also wanted a pop-up mixing station for all her baking projects and a double oven set at just her height.

Normally, this heavy, professional grade mixer, would be difficult to grab from a lower shelf, but with this spring-loaded tuck-in baking station, all it takes is a light touch.
AFTER: Notice how bright this kitchen is now that a large 48″ x 84″ Marvin Essentials window was added, along with the host of recessed ceiling lights.
AFTER: This second island will seat 6 comfortably. And, you could easily put a dozen chocolate cakes on it!
AFTER: Additional pantry storage underneath microwave doubles the amount of easy access space for this well-used kitchen.
AFTER: Coffee bar on right has storage underneath for the grinder, cups, saucers—all out of sight until needed.
AFTER: Looking back toward what is now a full-use living room with plenty of space for traffic flow.

Featured Materials

CABINETRY

  • Cabinetry — Custom, paint grade; White Perimeter cabinets & Deep Navy Island cabinets
  • Finish — Opaque conversion varnish on approved finish.
  • Door Style — 2 ¾’” flat panel door with inside bevel edge detail and soft close hinges.
  • Drawer Face Style — Drawer fronts less than 9” are flat slab with matching outside edge profile. Drawer fronts greater than 9′” match the door style.
  • Drawer Box — Vionaro drawers with under mount soft close full extension slides.
  • Face Frame — Full overlay face frame construction.
  • Hardware — Amerock, Style: Blackrock

COUNTERTOPS

  • Perimeter — Cambria Carrick; 1/8″ beveled edge; ½” radius; Matte Black
  • Island — Silstone Pietra – gloss; 1/8″ beveled edge; ½” corner radius; 3cm thick

FLOORING

  • ½” pre-finished engineered hardwood (kitchen, bathroom, hall & entry)

TILE

  • Backsplash — GLO – subway Tender Grey; 1/3 horizontal off-set layout; herringbone over Cooktop