Kitchens · Project story
Being remodeledThe WET BAR
A dated kitchen, a sunken family room and a tired fireplace, opened up into one bright space, with an architectural “L” wrapped in custom cabinetry and a wet bar that links the interior to the patio.
- Space Planning
- Selections
- Wet Bar
Chapter 1: Before
Chapter 2: The Plan
The existing plan with its demolition notes, the three space planning options, and the final plan with its construction notes.
Chapter 3: The Design
Pain Points
The kitchen retains its original layout and finishes. It lacks modern functionality, efficiency, and aesthetic appeal, making it a top priority for transformation.
The kitchen offers minimal storage. Cabinet space and countertop area are insufficient for the client’s needs.
The current circulation path requires walking through the dining area to access the family room.
The family room sits at a lower level than the adjacent kitchen and dining room, creating an awkward step-down transition.
Flooring throughout the home is worn, dated, and inconsistent between rooms.
Solutions
To expand the kitchen, we shifted the opening to create better flow and allow for more cabinetry.
We utilized the architectural “L” to wrap custom cabinetry and add a pantry, blending function with form.
A wet bar links the interior to the patio, enhancing indoor-outdoor entertaining.
Raising the family room floor removed level changes and visually opened the space.
The fireplace was redesigned with black herringbone tile and a custom mantel, anchoring and connecting all three areas.
New flooring throughout unifies the design and elevates the modern aesthetic.
Chapter 4: First Pour
The concept renderings of the finished design.
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