OUR WORK
Mid-Century Modern Kitchen Remodel in Barton, Ann Arbor
A kitchen with great bones and a chilly floor became a bright, comfortable spot to enjoy the treetop view all year.
THE STORY
What the homeowners wanted, and what we found.
WHAT THEY WANTED
These homeowners loved their kitchen's treetop view, deck access and vaulted wood ceiling. They didn't want a new layout, just a design that made better use of the space and added storage. But the room was hard to keep comfortable, and the old door and windows made it worse.
WHAT WE FOUND
The kitchen had a great view of the trees, easy deck access, wood floors and a vaulted wood ceiling. But the space below the kitchen wasn't insulated, which made it hard to keep at a comfortable temperature. The vaulted ceiling and old exterior door and windows added to the problem.
HOW WE DESIGNED IT
We kept the layout and replaced the old door, windows and skylight, so the view could be enjoyed in comfort all year.
THE INSPIRATION
The view, the vaulted wood ceiling and the wood floors were already right. Gray and white tones balance all that wood, and flush-panel cabinets keep things clean. A handmade yellow tile backsplash adds warmth without adding more wood.
THE PLAN
The layout stayed the same. We replaced the swinging exterior door with a sliding door for easier flow to the deck. The skylight and eat-in windows are new, and the kitchen windows and trim were repainted to match. New cabinets with smart storage fill the existing footprint.
THE OUTCOME
How it turned out
The homeowners enjoy their treetop view in every season, and the room stays more comfortable. Friends step easily out to the deck through the new sliding door. The kitchen feels fresh and bright while still fitting the mid-century home.
FINAL PHOTOS
The finished space.
AT A GLANCE
A Fresh Look for a Kitchen and Dining Area With a View
A kitchen and eat-in area remodel.
Barton, Ann Arbor.
Handmade yellow tile backsplash, flush-panel cabinets, new sliding door to the deck, new windows and skylight, existing layout kept.
THE FLOOR PLANS
What changed, and why.
We kept the layout and replaced the old door, windows and skylight, so the view could be enjoyed in comfort all year.
BEFORE
AFTER
WHAT MAKES IT WORK
Three details that carry the design.
FEATURE 01
The view became the centerpiece of the design. A sleek sliding door replaced the old swinging one, which made it easier to move through the room and out to the deck.
FEATURE 02
Soft gray and crisp white create a fresh, clean backdrop. A handmade yellow tile backsplash adds warmth and a touch of color, and the palette fits the home's mid-century style.
FEATURE 03
Custom cabinets with sleek hardware pair with the handmade backsplash. They look clean and offer smart storage for a busy kitchen.
THE PROJECT
A Fresh Look for a Kitchen and Dining Area With a View
AT A GLANCE
A kitchen and eat-in area remodel.
Barton, Ann Arbor.
Handmade yellow tile backsplash, flush-panel cabinets, new sliding door to the deck, new windows and skylight, existing layout kept.
THE STORY
These homeowners loved their kitchen's treetop view, deck access and vaulted wood ceiling. They didn't want a new layout, just a design that made better use of the space and added storage. But the room was hard to keep comfortable, and the old door and windows made it worse.
HOW WE DESIGNED IT
The layout stayed the same. We replaced the swinging exterior door with a sliding door for easier flow to the deck. The skylight and eat-in windows are new, and the kitchen windows and trim were repainted to match. New cabinets with smart storage fill the existing footprint.
