This is the typical breakfast rooms that so many people have, but it has been transformed. This house has a formal eating area off the other side of the kitchen so this room was not used as much. The client still wanted an area for her children to do art projects and eat if needed. This built in table saved space while still being useful. On the opposite wall there is a nice sitting area for mom. Two chairs with a lamp gives her a place to sit and read the morning paper. The room is open and still so beautiful. Beadboard was added to give the room a custom look.

Before

After: Granite countertops make a clean and complete look. The cabinets were painted sable with a antiqued glaze to give the room a warmth and unique look.

Before:

After: Accented wall with a warm color. The fireplace has been antiqued and shows up much more. The drapes were replaced with shutters and the room was painted a nice simple backdrop to the rich fabrics in the furniture. Wood floors with an area rug make the room look larger and more elegant.

Interesting thought when designing an island. I love the combination of browns and woods in this island. Don't be afraid to combine textures and colors, they can really be beautiful. The island was distressed and glazed by one of my favorites, Renee Sandifer.

Before: The ceilings were at 8 feet. Lots of furdowns were throughout the kitchen. The cabinets were low and the dark molding, is a nice look but really lowered the ceilings even more.

After: Furdowns were removed when the ceilings were raised to 9 feet. Taller cabinets make the room look larger and taller than it really is.

Before: Cook top was small and did not lend to much counter space. The arch was a nice effect but did not leave much head room for your taller cooks.

After: The brick theme was so charming that is was brought back into this remodel with a little twist. The old look of these bricks give the house a real cozy feel. The hood was raised allowing the feeling of higher ceilings and more counterspace for the Thanksgiving Turkey.

Before: A dividing wall makes the house seem small and chopped up.

After: The flow of the house was changed by removal of the wall. Gives an open feel that makes all of the house feel as it all belongs together. Wood looking tile was also added to make the rooms have consistency throughout.