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2015 Remodeling Excellence Award

Open-Concept Transformation: From dark and cramped to sleek and expansive

Open-concept kitchen and living spaces continue to be a popular design preference for homeowners, and this was the task at hand for Normandy Designer Jennifer Runner, AKBD.ย  As it stood, the pre-existing kitchen was closed off and outdated, with a limited amount of countertops and storage space.

โ€œThe lack of storage and work space made preparing meals and hosting family gatherings a challenge,โ€ said Normandy Designer Jennifer Runner. โ€œBy combining the kitchen and family room, we enlarged the kitchen and created the open concept space that was needed to cook and entertain.โ€

This open-concept takes shape with large aisle ways, ample lighting and oak flooring, which ties into the family room.ย  Additionally, there were a few other โ€˜must-haveโ€™ items within the kitchen, including an island, desk and pantry.

โ€œA once unused wall was lined with a tall pantry cabinet, built-in desk and the refrigerator,โ€ noted Jennifer. โ€œAdditionally, we incorporated four seats, a built-in microwave and garbage pull-out cabinet into the โ€˜Lโ€™ shaped island.โ€

In addition to opening things up, Jennifer also brightened up the space through a series of design elements, including shaker style cabinetry and Cambria countertops in two different colors. The pairing of a honed limestone backsplash tile and linear stone mix running vertically at the stainless steel range hood, provides a contemporary feel.

โ€œSymmetry, warm and contrasting colors, and attention to detail brought this kitchen back to life,โ€ said Jennifer. โ€œThe end result is a transitional design with clean lines and varying textures,โ€ said Jennifer.

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