OUR WORK
Open-Concept Kitchen Remodel in Georgetown, Ann Arbor
A boxed-in, dark kitchen became an open space where cooking happens at the center of the gathering.
THE STORY
What the homeowners wanted, and what we found.
WHAT THEY WANTED
These homeowners love to cook and wanted a kitchen that felt open, inviting and easier to use. Their kitchen was boxed in by walls on every side. Heavy soffits and floor-length bay windows made it feel even darker and smaller.
WHAT WE FOUND
A wall blocked off most of the family room, and a half wall cut off the dining room. Bay windows ran to the floor, so a lot of space couldn't be used. Heavy soffits made the room look smaller, and a small pantry held an attic access the family never used.
HOW WE DESIGNED IT
We took down the walls around the kitchen and opened it to the living spaces, dining room and foyer.
THE INSPIRATION
Homeowners who love to cook wanted a kitchen built around it. The design blends timeless mid-century charm with a contemporary feel and farmhouse warmth. Two-tone cabinets and white quartz with a waterfall edge set the look.
THE PLAN
We removed the walls between the kitchen and the living spaces, dining room and foyer. New windows sit higher, which made room for more storage and the sink below. Perimeter cabinets added counter and storage space. The cooktop moved into the island, and layered lighting brightens the whole room.
THE OUTCOME
How it turned out
The homeowners cook at the island, facing family and friends instead of a wall. Light fills the kitchen, and the counters stay clear. The kitchen is now the open, inviting center of the home they wanted.
FINAL PHOTOS
The finished space.
AT A GLANCE
Reimagining Space, Light and Style in Georgetown
A kitchen remodel.
Georgetown, Ann Arbor.
Walls removed, cooktop in the island, raised windows, two appliance garages, waterfall-edge quartz.
THE FLOOR PLANS
What changed, and why.
We took down the walls around the kitchen and opened it to the living spaces, dining room and foyer.
BEFORE
AFTER
WHAT MAKES IT WORK
Three details that carry the design.
FEATURE 01
Two-tone cabinets, an industrial-style faucet and white quartz counters with a waterfall edge mix mid-century charm with a modern feel. The kitchen feels bright, airy and welcoming.
FEATURE 02
Two custom appliance garages keep small appliances close but out of sight. The counters stay clear, so the kitchen always looks tidy and has room to work.
FEATURE 03
Waterfall-edge counters let the white quartz flow down the sides of the island. It's a bold, practical focal point that shows off the material.
THE PROJECT
Reimagining Space, Light and Style in Georgetown
AT A GLANCE
A kitchen remodel.
Georgetown, Ann Arbor.
Walls removed, cooktop in the island, raised windows, two appliance garages, waterfall-edge quartz.
THE STORY
These homeowners love to cook and wanted a kitchen that felt open, inviting and easier to use. Their kitchen was boxed in by walls on every side. Heavy soffits and floor-length bay windows made it feel even darker and smaller.
HOW WE DESIGNED IT
We removed the walls between the kitchen and the living spaces, dining room and foyer. New windows sit higher, which made room for more storage and the sink below. Perimeter cabinets added counter and storage space. The cooktop moved into the island, and layered lighting brightens the whole room.
