The owner of this 1950 era Mission, Kansas home needed a new kitchen. There had been several “make-do upgrades” out of desperation over the years but 2008 was the year! The husband recently retired from the railroad and the couple had made the decision to make this house their final home. A pot rack full of pots and pans hung over an old electric free standing stove. A micro-wave took up what little counter space they had in the overall kitchen. Read More...
Due to budget restraints it was decided to keep within the existing footprint of the upper cabinets to avoid extensive ceiling and sheet metal repair. By utilizing open rounded shelves at the end of the ceiling sofits the upper and lower cabinets appear to look balanced while extending the lower cabinet and countertop length. The ends of the lower cabinets were finished with open shelves to match the upper cabinets. Read More...
This 1990’s kitchen lacked the storage, features and functionality desired by the home owner; a busy mom and avid cook. She also wanted an open space, integrating the adjacent living and dining rooms. A non-load bearing wall was removed between the old kitchen and the living room and was replaced with a dramatic arched soffit, complete with decorative columns. New maple cabinets are complimented by granite countertops and a stone backsplash set in a brick pattern. Read More...