Right from the start, these clients had a very specific wish list: A spot for all the things! The existing kitchen was really lacking in storage space for everyday life. There just wasn’t enough room for things like water bottles, lunch boxes, spices, toaster, coffee machine, KitchenAid mixer, and containers—which left everything feeling jam-packed and chaotic.

Embracing function was the first priority—we looked for ways to create a hard-working and streamlined kitchen. That came to life by incorporating as many kitchen organization accessories as possible: a blind corner pullout, cutlery and utensil organizers, drawers galore, pantry rollout shelving, a recycling station pullout, moved the microwave to the peninsula, and added a beverage fridge.

One of the favorite wins was doing away with the corner sink and redesigning the kitchen to feature the sink area centered to the window. We also extended the usable counter space of the island and allowed for seating for 3 at the peninsula.

To keep things light but also add some interesting layers, we used a unique geometric three-dimensional wall tile as the backsplash across the entire length of the range wall and right into the nook area. This textured wall tile was a pivotal element for durability but also for the aesthetic—which the clients say is one of their favorite parts of the new space.