When we met with the homeowners of this 1960s ranch, they were so excited to transform the choppy layout of the home they had just purchased into a home fit for entertaining with a modern farmhouse feel. The original floor plan featured separate living and dining rooms and a small galley kitchen at the back of the house.
Our design removed all the walls separating the spaces and called for a large eat-at island in the center of the space. We relocated the sink from the perimeter of the kitchen to the large island, removing a window over the sink and instead flanking the brand new induction range with two modern, black windows. White, standard cabinets on the perimeter of the kitchen add lots of storage and function to the space and allow the custom wood island cabinetry and range hood to become the stars of the show. These homeowners had a great sense of what they wanted, and their selections choices were incredible. We love their clean, quartz counters, the graphic backsplash tile, and the overall feel of this space.
Opening up the kitchen to the rest of the main living space meant that those areas needed some attention, too. The dining room got modern black patio doors to replace the original slider (the rest of the windows in the house will be replaced down the road). We also called for demolition of the original brick fireplace to make room for a modern day television, and re-built a fireplace with a modern tile surround next to the entertainment cabinetry. By repeating the beautiful custom cabinetry from the island in the living room, the spaces are connected and cohesive.
Finally, in the main bedroom and bathroom, we relocated a closet to give the en-suite bathroom a larger footprint for a large walk in shower and double vanities. White cabinetry, the same as we used in the kitchen, brings even more cohesion to the space. The new double vanity gives the homeowners lots of storage, with a center cabinet to store toiletries and keep the countertops clear.
We loved working on this project and are thrilled with how it turned out. It’s a beautiful modern farmhouse fit for a really cool couple.