Diamond Lake Kitchen - Hanson Remodeling

Before: Soon to be empty nesters who love to cook could no longer take the outdated cabinets and dysfunctional layout of their kitchen.

After: A bright, white, clean kitchen that balances traditional elements with plenty of quirky personality and space to create.

A revised layout with ample work space and better circulation and carefully planned storage
Installed a beam in the ceiling to remove a load bearing wall separating the small dining nook and the kitchen
Built-in refrigerator and dishwasher panels, along with a concealed microwave allow the La Cornue range and pot rack to shine
Custom built wood range hood
Inset cabinetry with hidden breadboards, decorative feet, integrated crown molding and custom art glass inserts
Cambria countertops and full height backsplash make quick work of cleanup
An existing dining room doorway arch was mimicked for the kitchen dining room doorway
Fully redone electrical plan including custom colored decorative light fixtures, under cabinet and in cabinet lighting
Undercabinet plug-mold keeps the backsplash free of outlets, and outlets hidden in cabinets allow for small appliances to be concealed
Hardwood floors laced in and thoughtfully blended, sanded and finished
Retained the original molding on the doorway to the stairs and kept the phone niche
All new crown, baseboards and door casings match the original homes moldings
Refinished existing radiators and built custom shelf covers
Wallpaper in the alcove brings color and whimsy
A place to rest and watch cooking shows with a recessed television

Photography: Todd Hafermann