Before and After: New kitchen with old charm

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By Larry Greene

  • Year Built: 1989
  • Project Type: Kitchen
  • Neighborhood: Transitional
  • Location: Fishers, IN

Before

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Priority 1: “The dark cabinets made my small kitchen feel smaller. I wanted my new kitchen to be light & bright”

Priority 2: “Remove the dated bulkheads.” – arrow pointing to bulkheads

Priority 3: “Create a clutter-free look with functional storage.”

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Priority 4: “Widen the narrow doorway leading into the dining room for better flow.” – arrow pointing to dining room doorway.

Priority 5: “My dream vision for my new kitchen was to have an old charm look and feel with modern functionalities.”

After

Appliance Garage: Two appliance garages conceal countertop appliances for a tidy look.
Appliance Garage: Two appliance garages conceal countertop appliances for a tidy look.
Widened Doorway: Removing the desk and replacing with appliances & cabinetry allowed room for a wider doorway and better flow into the dining room.
Widened Doorway: Removing the desk and replacing with appliances & cabinetry allowed room for a wider doorway and better flow into the dining room.
Light & Bright: The bulkheads & dark cabinets were replaced with new ceiling height cabinets to help make the space feel more open & airy.
Light & Bright: The bulkheads & dark cabinets were replaced with new ceiling height cabinets to help make the space feel more open & airy.
Old Charm: Oil-Rubbed bronze hardware, pendant lighting, marble countertops and backsplash tile help contribute to the dream vision.
Old Charm: Oil-Rubbed bronze hardware, pendant lighting, marble countertops and backsplash tile help contribute to the dream vision.

Larry Greene is the owner of Case Design/Remodeling. You may e-mail him at [email protected]. To see more before and after pictures of this project, visit caseindy.com/blog.

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