Project Highlight: A Transitional Kitchen Transformation

When this client came to us and HarbourTowne Construction, she had one clear inspiration in mind – a photo of her dream kitchen. But her current layout was far from it! The kitchen awkwardly spanned the dining room and bled into a keeping room, making the entire flow feel cramped and disjointed. You had to pass through the kitchen just to get to the dining area, and nothing really worked together.

To bring her vision to life, we reimagined the entire layout. We relocated the kitchen to where the dining table originally sat and transformed the keeping room into a cozy dining area, creating distinct spaces for cooking and entertaining.

The Challenges

One of the first challenges was figuring out the sink wall, which had floor-to-ceiling windows. HarbourTowne Construction sourced shorter windows to maintain the look and matched the exterior stucco to keep everything cohesive. Another win came when we discovered an awkwardly placed short wall wasn’t structural – which opened things up even more!

The Transformation

With the hurdles cleared, the real fun began. We designed a layout that maximized the two walls of windows, bringing in tons of natural light and creating a functional flow the original space lacked. Pantry storage was high on her list, so we delivered with not one, but three pantries – each with customized interior storage options.

Style-wise, the client wanted a refined look with a bit of an edge, so we went with classic white cabinetry along the perimeter and a deep grey island to make a statement. The island became the perfect centerpiece with a beautiful natural stone countertop she fell in love with, and we complemented it with warm gold and copper hardware and light fixtures to tie everything together.

Client's Wishes

Since three generations live in this home, we designed an island with seating for four and made space for a casual dining table nearby. This connects seamlessly to a small beverage bar, doubling as extra pantry space.

For her many countertop appliances, we added a lift-up appliance garage – keeping the kitchen streamlined while keeping everything she needs within reach.

Being in high-end real estate, our client knows quality when she sees it, and she couldn’t be happier with her new kitchen. Another beautiful collaboration with Harbour Towne Construction, and another dream kitchen brought to life!

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