Project Spotlight: Craftsman Kitchen

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Cabinets to please an expert eye

Though our homeowner has excellent woodworking skills, he wasn’t interested in building custom cabinets himself. However, his skillset gave him high standards and strong opinions on the materials. We found the perfect cabinet in a natural cherry, and everyone fell in love. Though we first imagined these sturdy, sunny cabinets suspended from ample beams, they are stunning in their final execution. Our original vision and design included large posts and oversized beams.  Unfortunately, the labor and materials required to make that design a reality took the project well above their initial budget.

Elevating the existing details

We did not build a new island cabinet, as the homeowner had lovingly crafted this one. Instead, we drew inspiration to marry it to the perfect kitchen cabinets in a cohesive redesign. We also saved the original craftsman light fixtures in the home as part of the design. These gorgeous glass pendulums are already perfect for the period we were channeling and provide ample light to every workspace. The beauty of a custom remodel is the ability to preserve the features you like and create new features that make your space even more perfect.

Timeless Kitchen Tiles

Our homeowners had one accent tile that they wanted to include as a decorative feature in the backsplash. We were expanding the backsplash area and wanted a slightly more prominent focal point above the range, so we found a craftsman in Oregon who matched the piece and created some new tiles to expand the design. Even a trained eye cannot tell these tiles were created by different artists, and the overall effect of this bespoke detail was worth the extra effort. The green subway tile backsplash was selected to compliment the backsplash accents, adding a serene vibe under and above the warm natural cherry cabinets.

Classic Colors for a lasting look

Daringly different and classically-inspired

One of our favorite aspects of this remodel is our homeowners' surprising and unique material choices. The soapstone countertop is a lovely deviation from granite or quartz and provides a rich, clean workspace that speaks of its vintage roots. The homeowners also sourced and selected a unique, hammered copper range hood. This wall-mounted copper range hood features ornate details and a subtle shine that give the kitchen a welcoming glow. We’ve matched the hammered copper look in the cabinet pulls to tie the space together.