Making a Kitchen the New Living Room

This project involved removing a 10′ wall, opening the kitchen up to the living room. Once the kitchen was remodeled, the renovation spread into the living room, where the fireplace was updated to reflect the beauty and warmth of the new kitchen. The finished product was an open, flowing floor plan, perfect for entertaining friends and family.

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A common complaint from by clients is that their old kitchens are too isolated, so you end up with a lonely cook, or too many people in the kitchen visiting when the cooking needs to be done. The solution is simple—knock out some wall and create a living space which is integrated with the adjacent rooms, making the kitchen the center—or “heart”—of the home. This is the finished kitchen, open to the living room, with the renovated fireplace.

Stainless Steel appliances make a bold statement in this newly remodeled kitchen.

Stainless Steel appliances make a bold statement in this newly remodeled kitchen.

The silver detailing in the tile backsplash compliment the new stainless steel appliances

The silver detailing in the tile backsplash compliment the new stainless steel appliances

Custom lighting highlights the beauty of this remodel, giving the kitchen a warm, comforting “home” feel

Stainless Steel appliances make a bold statement in this newly remodeled kitchen.

A matching Stainless Steel pot filler was installed above the stove for added convenience.

The natural color scheme, stainless appliances, custom cabinets and lighting really make for a cozy setting!

The natural color scheme, stainless appliances, custom cabinets and lighting really make for a cozy setting!

Beautiful glass front custom cabinets add convenience and luxury.

Beautiful glass front custom cabinets add convenience and luxury.

The stunning completed kitchen.

The stunning completed kitchen.

This is the before photo of the fireplace – the view from the kitchen once the separating wall was removed. The clients quickly decided the fireplace needed a facelift to match their beautiful new kitchen!

This is the completed fireplace! Looking from the kitchen into the living room, the fireplace becomes dramatically integrated with the color scheme of the kitchen, creating one large, inviting gathering place.

What a gorgeous new stone fireplace and wood mantle!