Before
Located in a charming Chicago, IL 1920s Georgian home, this kitchen required an intensive update to keep up with the needs of the homeowners, who love to cook and entertain. The cabinetry, original to the house, was inefficient, and the kitchen felt closed off. Also on the wish list was more countertop space and a more contemporary vibe. Additionally, the homeowner wanted a mud room at the back entrance of the home.
After
By eliminating a wall next to the dining room and reducing an adjacent powder room’s footprint, founder and chief designer of Vesta, Colette Rodon Hornof, was able to change the pattern of the home’s first floor. A slightly extended wall at the entryway is now devoted to tall items such as a pantry, double oven and refrigerator, which flows into a peninsula that provides plenty of work or buffet-style entertaining space. By opening a back archway to the back door, an open mud room was created, while the newly slimmed-down powder room makes use of a wall-mounted Duravit sink to maximize the available space. Sleek Leicht Cabinetry achieves the desired linear, clean contemporary aesthetic, while quartz countertops offer ease of cleanup. A full suite of Miele appliances complete the passionate cook’s desired work area.
