Revitalized Retro Kitchen

Here it is! The Revitalized Retro Kitchen project LCD has just completed. Join us as we take a tour inside this retro green kitchen!

Walking into this kitchen is like walking back in time to a favorite Aunt’s kitchen who always had the best cookies baking! The objective of this revitalized retro kitchen remodel was to create an open concept kitchen that the whole family could enjoy. The challenge was to design our client’s dream kitchen out of their three existing rooms. The design solution was to remove two dividing walls, which separated the three rooms, to provide the space for their dream open concept kitchen.

 

 

 

This revitalized retro kitchen wouldn’t be complete without it’s center piece, an original 1940’s O’Keefe and Merritt gas stove; recycled and reused it has timeless appeal. The combination of flat and raised pantry cabinets are painted white with a pop of mint green color at the backs of each glass cabinet. The cabinet hardware is a contrasting oil rubbed bronze finish. The counters which flank the O’Keefe and Merritt are classic soapstone set as a direct slab with a honed finish.

The clean edges of the subway tile mimic the original subway tiles in the Undergrounds, of London. The contrasting gray emphasizes the brick pattern.  The dual column Thermador refrigerator/freezer is a full 5 feet in width to provide the family with ample food storage. Combining form and function the cabinetry surrounding the refrigerator/freezer also acts to camouflage a magnet photo collection. A metal sheet was painted to look like the surrounding cabinets, but creates a magnetic surface for photos and practice schedules!

Jumping across the reclaimed white oak flooring takes us to the island. But let’s pause a moment to admire the extraordinary floors. The reclaimed lumber is from a Sugar Mill in Savannah Georgia. These beautiful floors are over 150 years old.

Last, but not least, we move on over and pull up a stool to the island counter! Here’s where the milk and cookies are served as you take a seat on the custom powder coated steel bar stools that provide a breath of spring air in a washed yellow. The countertop contains a custom marine edge to catch any spills and fireclay farm sink is surrounded by the full array of conveniences in a bright sparkle of chrome. Another feature of this cherry island is the soft muted light provided by the oil rubbed bronze pendants. This wraps up the kitchen tour – feel free to sneak an extra cookie on your way out!