During a modern kitchen remodel, it’s common to select full overlay cabinets because they convey the clean lines and minimalism that homeowners want to achieve in the project.  “In a recent project, we took it a step further and selected high gloss cabinets,” says Normandy Designer Chris Ebert.  “The homeowners wanted a white, black, gray, and blue color scheme, so the cabinets are a combination of white and black, and look very sleek in the space.”

“In a modern kitchen like this, you don’t want a really fussy countertop, leading us to choose a gray top with blue flecks from Cambria,” noted Chris.

“The space was pulled together with marble and glass tile backsplash that created a nice balance in the kitchen.” “The tricky part of this galley kitchen remodel was attaining the open concept the homeowners wanted,” commented Chris.

“We were able to take down one wall, but the brick wall between the sunroom/dining area and the kitchen was load-bearing and we had to work with it.  The solution was to create a sense of congruity from one side to the other, and we did that by incorporating cabinetry on each side.”

If you’re looking for ways to breathe new life into your galley kitchen, you can set up a time to talk with Chris about what to change, and what to keep the same. You can also find inspiration in our photo gallery or at one of our upcoming webinars. Follow us on Facebook or Instagram to get tips and trends delivered to your feed on a regular basis.