OLD WORLD CHARM - OUR UNIQUE KITCHEN DESIGN

Old World Charm

The owners of this unique kitchen wished to bring in elements experienced while traveling to British pubs and French cafés, giving the space “Old World Charm.” The feel was achieved by using a number of rich materials. Four custom finishes were created for the cabinetry. The first is a rustic cherry with a warm mushroom stain and rub-through. Quarter sawn oak was used with a deep walnut stain as well as a gray stain with white glazing. A light gray paint was used on the wall cabinetry. The countertops are elegant Quartzite with green and blue undertones. The island countertop is antique Chestnut, giving the piece a sense of natural weathering. An assortment of bronze hardware pieces, including classic Cremone Bolts complete this unique look.

Previously the traffic flow from the garage was in the middle of the space, dividing it in two. We off-centered the door to allow for more usable kitchen space on one side. The solution included flipping the location of the previous kitchen and dining area offering longer walls and more overall square footage in the kitchen area.  Removing a portion of an existing wall allowed room for the wanted island.

The highlight of this kitchen is the custom smoothie station! The piece conceals Sub-Zero drawers for produce and the pocket doors open to reveal a sink, blender, and excessive amounts of storage.  The toe kick pulls out exposing a hidden stepstool, important to the 5’1” client. Balancing this tall piece is a paneled refrigerator and pantry. The pantry storage includes adjustable roll-outs, charging drawer and file drawer. More storage is provided by an on-counter toaster cabinet, pull-out trash, pan drawers and wine cubbies. No detail was left unfinished creating this kitchen!

By blending British pub and French café influences, this kitchen exudes "Old World Charm" through rich materials like rustic cherry, oak, and Quartzite countertops. A custom smoothie station, clever layout adjustments, and unique bronze hardware complete the inviting, functional design.