The u-shaped layout of this small kitchen made it dysfunctional, dark, and cramped. A doorway leading into the dining room eliminated most options for cabinet and appliance locations, and small corner base cabinets made the items within difficult to access. A peninsula dividing the kitchen workspace from the breakfast nook limited communication between the spaces,…
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Multi-generation retrofit
This family wanted to pass the home on to the next generation, so we all worked with together to plan a new, more open space that would accommodate all ages. To open the kitchen up to the living space, we needed to replace a supporting wall with two posts. By cladding them in the same wood as…
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Condo Coordination
Spacious and well-maintained, this condo was a great investment for the client, but she wanted to make the kitchen, dining, and living areas more conducive to entertaining, and she needed a relaxing atmosphere in the bedroom and ensuite…where she could unwind from a high-stress day at work. The budget required a 2-phase approach…Ensuite first, then…
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Room to Entertain
This young couple enjoyed entertaining, but the tiny, closed off kitchen made it difficult. By opening the wall between the living and dining room, and re-organizing the layout of the appliances and cabinetry, the space functions better for entertaining or for preparing a cozy dinner for two. Contractor: Peak Improvements Ltd. Cabinetry: Elite Kitchens Inc.
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