West Woodland Kitchen

This kitchen project is in a newer build home (2007). The family liked everything about the space except the island layout and location. Both ends created pinch points that made it difficult for multiple people to move through comfortably. The granite countertops were in good shape, but the island top was damaged and needed replacing to accommodate the new configuration. It made sense to replace all the countertops with quartz at the same time.

The perimeter cabinets were solid but dark, making the space feel uninviting. We solved this by painting them a bright green/blue with a two-part water-based paint, and added a couple of cabinets in adjacent spaces for more storage without impacting the kitchen footprint. We relocated the three existing recessed lights over the island, keeping them out of the landfill, and replaced the old under-cabinet fluorescents with energy-efficient LED channel fixtures for better task lighting. Fresh paint on the ceiling and walls completed the refresh.

The result is a kitchen that works better for the whole family, achieved with creative, budget-conscious solutions.