The homeowner wanted to change the overall tone of her kitchen in order to make it seem brighter, more inviting, and updated all well increasing the functionality of the space.
The original kitchen in this older home desperately needed updating. Everything was crunched into a small space, with doors on facing walls—one in from outside, the other leading to the rest of the house—making it traffic central.
The kitchen was cramped and awkward, with limited cabinet storage and counter space. Lighting was limited to one ceiling fixture, and the sink was almost hidden beneath a cabinet. The entire effect was dark and cave-like. The owner wanted to rework the entire floor plan of the old-fashioned kitchen, opening it up to the family room to create a more modern and efficient open-concept living space.
Besides being outdated, the small L-shaped kitchen was hampered by short walls, giving it limited storage and even less counter space. By removing the back wall and moving the kitchen into the previous dining space, the work areas could be expanded and a more useful environment created.
While reasonably spacious with a functional layout, the kitchen was very dated and dark and needed an infusion of style. A wall divided the kitchen from the dining room, and was the site of a planning desk that served as a catchall, as well as providing an inconvenient site for a second oven.
Even with an abundance of cabinets the original kitchen was cramped and dark. The owner wished to modernize the space, opening it up into the living room/family room area. Larger openings were also desired between the dining room and family room and between the kitchen and hallway, with the hope of creating a more open concept space.
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Kitchen Remodels, Wilmette, IL BY PJ RyanThe original kitchen in this older home desperately needed updating. Everything was crunched into a small space, with doors on facing walls—one in from outside, the other leading to the rest of the house—making it traffic central.
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Arlington Heights, IL, Kitchen Remodels BY PJ RyanThe kitchen was cramped and awkward, with limited cabinet storage and counter space. Lighting was limited to one ceiling fixture, and the sink was almost hidden beneath a cabinet. The entire effect was dark and cave-like. The owner wanted to rework the entire floor plan of the old-fashioned kitchen, opening it up to the family room to create a more modern and efficient open-concept living space.
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Arlington Heights, IL, Kitchen Remodels BY PJ RyanBesides being outdated, the small L-shaped kitchen was hampered by short walls, giving it limited storage and even less counter space. By removing the back wall and moving the kitchen into the previous dining space, the work areas could be expanded and a more useful environment created.
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Kitchen Remodels, Morton Grove, IL BY PJ RyanWhile reasonably spacious with a functional layout, the kitchen was very dated and dark and needed an infusion of style. A wall divided the kitchen from the dining room, and was the site of a planning desk that served as a catchall, as well as providing an inconvenient site for a second oven.
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