East Avenue:
Better, But Not Bigger
A simple repair job blossomed into a
state-of-the-art kitchen that's fit for its period
Like many home improvement projects, the Frisch family's complete kitchen remodel started out as a simple repair job. "There was an eating nook with a built-in bench that ripped away from the wall, and that's how the whole thing started," recalls Diane Frisch. "It then mushroomed into doing the whole kitchen.”
Oak Design's creative solution involved completely gutting the room and removing a wall to create a family-friendly floor plan. To further improve the kitchen's functionality, Oak added much-needed storage space.
Oak built the custom cabinetry in its cabinet shop. Glass-fronted doors perfect for displaying stemware take center stage, adding to a feeling of openness. Red and white wine coolers below a honed-granite counter finish off an ideal entertaining center.
By using ivory cabinetry, Oak made the kitchen look bigger while complementing the style of the Colonial house. The plum-colored island with an alder wood countertop provides a punch of color to the overall design, contrasting with the light cabinetry and darker granite countertops.
The formerly dark room now uses multiple sources of lighting to create an inviting space. Three levels of lighting - ambient, task and architectural - help to set the right tone. Choosing proper lighting is a critical component of any home renovation. Click here to learn about the three kinds of lighting that can help make your project a success.
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