From Podunk to Polished

The DeAngelos have a beautiful Timber-framed home whose kitchen was apparently the by-product of a builder that was running out of money at the finishing stages of the project. It featured what appeared to be cabinets purchased at an outlet that were cobbled together in a very rough fashion. The ensemble was completed with formica tops and vinyl-tile flooring to create a very unimpressive look and low-budget feel.
So Chris and I put our heads together to come up with a better layout that took advantage of the generous size of the kitchen area while providing better flow and more storage. We chose Maple cabinets with a mocha glaze whose simple lines and warm tones were a good marriage with the existing wood posts, beams and ceiling. Granite counter tops with a porcelain tile back splash added richness and beauty. The 18" x 18" heated, tile floors were installed throughout the public areas of the house and were a wonderful compliment to the aforementioned wood features.
Lighting a room of this size that doesn't feature any voids to run wiring was a challenge that we resolved by using a handsome monorail track system. This allowed us to hang both pendant and spot lights where ever we needed them. Under and over cabinet lighting brought plenty of brightness to any otherwise dark corner of the kitchen, washing the wood ceiling with light.
After viewing the video I'm sure you'll agree that the renovation resulted in an updated and gorgeous space that is much more befitting of the majestic home's architecture.