Urban Chic

Winner of the 2011 NARI Regional Contractor of the Year for Kitchen $40,000-$80,000
Winner of the 2010 NARI Local Contractor of the Year for Kitchen $40,000-$80,000

Before
The homeowners were dissatisfied with the floor plan, functionality, and appearance of their existing kitchen.  The old kitchen was what we would expect to see in a small apartment, not a 2,000 sq ft home.  The layout was cramped, storage nearly non-existent, and the space felt disconnected from the rest of the home.

Primary Goals:

  1. Larger kitchen that is more connected to rest of home
  2. Re-purpose rarely used formal dining room
  3. Easier to host gatherings
  4. Urban Chic design inspiration
  5. Better lighting (natural and artificial)
  6. More storage space

After
The new kitchen was expanded into the old formal dining room area, which more than doubled the kitchen size.  The old dinette became the new, consistently used dining area.  The design and layout of the new kitchen and dining area heavily centered on ease of entertaining, urban chic design, and efficient use of space.

Urban Chic:

  • What is urban chic?  The defining features of Urban Chic are:
  • Geometric shapes
  • Use of glass and acrylic
  • Use of stainless steel
  • Showcasing artwork
  • Elegant midtown sparkle


This kitchen utilized Urban Chic design by:

  • Using strong vertical and horizontal lines with the cabinetry and countertops
  • Incorporating glass elements throughout
  • Geometric shapes used throughout the new space
  • Stainless steel appliances
  • Elegant sparkle in shiny surfaces and color choices

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