This couple wanted to make their kitchen remodel as warm and colorful as their cooking. Incorporating styles from other parts of their home inspired this multi-tone kitchen update, which has as many unique storage options as it does mixed shades and metals. It all culminates perfectly in this chef’s kitchen for their growing family.

“The aesthetic of their old kitchen was too heavy for their liking with cherry cabinets and brown stone, so the goal was to lighten things a bit,” says Normandy Designer Bryan Brisky. “Bringing in the blue and green tones that they had throughout the rest of their home was a must.”

This family enjoys entertaining and gathering in the kitchen, but the old layout made it difficult to do so. “The two-tiered island countertop made serving and prepping a challenge, in addition to not providing enough seating,” Bryan says.

The new kitchen island created not only more continuous counter space and seating, but also added storage, which was another important item on their kitchen wish list. “Storage was definitely a focus,” Bryan says. “So we added some custom pull-out drawers, dividers, and even a message center where they can store their keys and charge devices.”

Another update centered around the main appliances, which weren’t ideal for their day-to-day activity in the kitchen.

“They love cooking and create a wide range of Indian dishes, working with a lot of spices and herbs, so having proper ventilation and a larger range was key,” Bryan says. “Getting all these larger appliances to fit with the design was one big puzzle — including a 42-inch refrigerator, which was a big bonus for them.”

Along with cooking, coffee is taken very seriously in this household. So a beautiful coffee bar with maple cabinetry became the perfect display of his coffee-making equipment to create the perfect cup.

“The overall vibe is warm and cheerful,” Bryan says. “They are a young couple with young kids, so we wanted to make this kitchen a bit unique and fun.”

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