OUR WORK
Kitchen and Interior Remodel in Dicken, Ann Arbor
A walled-off kitchen became an open space where the cook is part of every conversation.
THE STORY
What the homeowners wanted, and what we found.
WHAT THEY WANTED
This Dicken neighborhood family wanted to cook, read, entertain and spend time together in one connected space. Instead, a wall kept the cook apart from everyone in the family room. The kitchen also had less working room than it seemed, so it was hard for two people to cook or for one to chat while cooking.
WHAT WE FOUND
The kitchen had less working space than it seemed. It was hard for two people to cook, or for anyone to socialize while cooking. A wall separated the kitchen from the family room, and the finishes needed a refresh.
HOW WE DESIGNED IT
We removed most of the wall between the kitchen and family room and added a peninsula island that works on both sides.
THE INSPIRATION
A family that likes to do everything together, from cooking to reading to hosting. A mostly neutral, modern palette keeps the space calm. A muted green wave tile at the range set the accent colors for the whole design.
THE PLAN
We took out most of the wall between the kitchen and family room. A peninsula island gives the kitchen working space on one side and seating on the family room side. New lighting, flooring and furniture run through the first floor.
THE OUTCOME
How it turned out
The family cooks, talks and relaxes in one connected space. Guests sit at the island and chat with whoever is cooking, while others settle into the family room. The first floor feels finished, right down to the cushions on the kitchen window seat.
FINAL PHOTOS
The finished space.
AT A GLANCE
A Kitchen, Family Room, Guest Bath and Powder Room Remodel in Dicken
A kitchen, family room, guest bath and powder room remodel.
Dicken neighborhood, Ann Arbor.
Wall removed, peninsula island with seating, green wave backsplash tile, new lighting and flooring, custom window seat cushions.
THE FLOOR PLANS
What changed, and why.
We removed most of the wall between the kitchen and family room and added a peninsula island that works on both sides.
BEFORE
AFTER
WHAT MAKES IT WORK
Three details that carry the design.
FEATURE 01
The peninsula island marks the line between kitchen and family room, yet connects them socially and visually. Guests can relax here and talk with people on both sides.
FEATURE 02
A Scandinavian-inspired wave tile behind the range adds a little pop to a mostly neutral kitchen. Its muted green set the accent colors for the whole design.
FEATURE 03
As a final step, the family worked with our furnishings team on the family room. New seating, side tables, lighting, a rug and fabric for custom window seat cushions finished the space, so it was ready to live in.
THE PROJECT
A Kitchen, Family Room, Guest Bath and Powder Room Remodel in Dicken
AT A GLANCE
A kitchen, family room, guest bath and powder room remodel.
Dicken neighborhood, Ann Arbor.
Wall removed, peninsula island with seating, green wave backsplash tile, new lighting and flooring, custom window seat cushions.
THE STORY
This Dicken neighborhood family wanted to cook, read, entertain and spend time together in one connected space. Instead, a wall kept the cook apart from everyone in the family room. The kitchen also had less working room than it seemed, so it was hard for two people to cook or for one to chat while cooking.
HOW WE DESIGNED IT
We took out most of the wall between the kitchen and family room. A peninsula island gives the kitchen working space on one side and seating on the family room side. New lighting, flooring and furniture run through the first floor.
