• HOME

  • ABOUT

  • GALLERY

  • SERVICES

  • CONTACTS

  • More

    Virginia beach kitchen remodeler

    © 2018 |  PRIVACY POLICY

    • HOME

    • ABOUT

    • GALLERY

    • SERVICES

    • CONTACTS

    • More

      • Wix Facebook page
      • Wix Twitter page
      • Wix Google+ page

      A Big Kitchen

      “A big, open kitchen with a lot of windows and
      natural light.” That’s what Enka Benz asked of
      architect Brad Hollenbeck when he was designing
      a two-story, five-bedroom house for her family of
      four on a nearly acre-size lot in Houston.
      “I would call the house rustic modern,”
      Hollenbeck says. “It’s a bit of a hybrid.” As is the
      kitchen. Hollenbeck’s kitchen design called for
      special vintage elements, such as reclaimed oak
      ceiling beams and exposed brick on the walls, and
      he positioned the space to provide easy access to
      the adjacent veranda and pool area. Erika., raised
      in Mexico City felt comfortable with a traditional
      hacienda-style design, so her house’s overall
      L-shape layout was familiar and pleasing to her.
      “The kitchen is close to our outdoor entertaining
      area,” she says. “and because of the French doors,
      people can come in and out easily.”
      By the time Erika began working with her design
      team, which also included builder Scott Frasier and
      designer Ginger Barber, she knew exactly how her
      kitchen should look and what it should include.
      She referred often to a thick binder holding several
      years’ worth of clippings from various publications,
      so anyone working with her knew exactly what she
      was after. “Nearly everything in the kitchen was
      handcrafted on the job,” Frasier says. “We had a
      team of master craftsmen on site for five months
      working on this house.”
      Because of the generous space allotted to the
      kitchen, Hollenbeck was able to include two sizable
      islands—one solely for meal prep, the other for
      dining and cleanup. He was careful to position the
      islands so that anyone standing or sitting at either
      of them could enjoy an outdoor view.
      As Erika favors a clean, spare look, surfaces
      throughout her kitchen are uncluttered. “She
      wanted this room to be functional and easy,”
      Barber says. There is plenty of storage, and, at
      Enka’s request, even small appliances are tucked
      out of sight. Her kitchen is versatile—comfortable
      when she and husband Matthew make meals for
      themselves and their two growing children, and
      highly efficient when guests arrive.
      “Here in Houston, the weather gives us a lot
      of opportunity to eat outdoors,” Erika says. “Our
      kitchen was designed so that indoor and outdoor
      lives kind of merge.”

       


       

       

      Choosing colors

      CREATE A SOOTHING backdrop
      for soft blues with lots of neutral
      tones. Abundant use of white and gray
      on the vertical elements in this kitchen
      gives the space a clean feet. Darker
      surfaces on the floor and countertops
      balance the light look. Metallic
      details suit the color scheme without
      introducing a competing hue.

       

      ADD TOUCHES of blue. The
      rectangular tiles framing the cooking
      niche in this room look as though
      someone took white glass tiles
      and mixed in a single drop of blue.
      The effect is so subtle that in some
      Lighting, you may not notice it’s
      blue. Similarly, the mosaic tile and
      granite countertop have smoky-blue
      undertones that support the kitchen’s
      beachy blue accents.

       

      PUNCH UP a serene scene with
      bright accent pieces. Here, cyan
      glass bottles and icy-blue pendants
      punctuate an otherwise neutral
      palette. Placing groups of the bottles
      up high visually connects them with
      the light fixtures and gives them more
      weight for a pleasing, eye-catching
      effect. When staging accessories,
      consider how they draw attention
      to, or distract from, the permanent
      elements in a room.

       

      GO BIG with a soft shade. All of the maple cabinetry in this kitchen is painted country French blue. A glazed finish over the paint prevents the color from overpowering the room. Detailed molding on the cabinet doors also breaks up the monotony of a single tone.

      NEUTRALIZE the heavy use of blue in the cabinetry with off-white and beige tones. Here, a limestone countertop and a marble-tile backsplash quiet the color scheme. Abundant natural light also enhances the fresh feel of this blue kitchen, If you opt for colored cabinets, consider what type of lighting brings out the best look from morning till night

      ACCENT WITH WOODS and metals that suit your overall design theme, Here, an intricate wrought- iron chandelier and exposed metal rods on the window treatments complement the rooms country French style. Wooden stools and serving accessories add touches of rustic charm to the formal look.

      COTTAGE KITCHENS

      Beckon us to relax with their clean simple materials, muted

      colors, and details reminiscent of times gone by. Traditional-style cabinets often

      boast white-painted or distressed-wood finishes, along with glass-front doors

      and open shelving just right for displaying cherished collectibles. Deep farm sinks.

      islands posing as tables  and garden-inspired accents link these kitchens to our

      shared agrarian past. Upgrade this unpretentious look to elegant by adding

      marble or granite countertops. Sparkling light fixtures. unexpected hues. and

      gleaming metal accents.

      TIMELESS TEXTURES

      Cottage style revels in being eclectic. a quality

      aptly demonstrated through this kitchens use of contrasting

      textures. Rustic surfaces (a weathered work table. honed

      marble backsplash tiles and tumbled Limestone floor

      tiles) mingle with gleaming metal objects (stainless-steel

      pendant lights, display shelves, and chimney hood) to

      create a space that invites further exploration.  Galvanized -

      steel barstools inject a little industrial-chic attitude; black

      metal windows offer a hint of country French.

      VINTAGE DEMEANOR

      Fresh cottage from top to bottom. This kitchen boasts

      tongue-and-groove ceiling panel, white-painted cabinetry

      masquerading as a vintage hutch, and a dark-stained

      hardwood floor. The cabinetry gets furniture-style flair

      through the addition of crown molding, a curved valance,

      faux feet, and mint-green-painted beaded board covering

      the hutch’s back wall, Polished-marble countertops add a

      luxurious touch: black accents add subtle drama.

      OPPOSITES ATTRACT

      Don’t Let the sleek pro-style appliances fool

      You. Virtually every other aspect of this cottage kitchen

      celebrates beach-inspired relaxation—from the coffered

      ceiling’s craggy beams to the easygoing wicker counter

      stools and range-niche backsplash tiles awash in ocean

      hues. The island’s chunky turned Legs and beaded-board

      panels provide a laid-back counterpoint to its massive

      marble countertop. Rustic wall timbers and hardwood

      flooring add the warmth of wood to this open space.

      FARM FRESH

      Looking for all the world like a farm

      table, this freestanding ‘stand adds old-fashioned charm

      to a key work zone. At the marble-topped table, the cook

      can chop vegetables or roll out dough while enjoying the

      sunshine streaming in through a bay window. Traditional

      cabinets get their charm from crown molding, faux feet,

      and glass-front doors adorned with muntins. Stained-wood

      perimeter countertops echo the warmth of traditional

      hardwood flooring.

      COTTAGE KITCHENS

      Like a well-tailored shirt, a traditional white
      kitchen
      will never fall out of fashion — but not
      all white kitchens are created equal. “There’s an
      inherent richness to the room when you use the
      right materials and finishes,” kitchen designer
      Laura O’Brien says. “And you have to pay attention
      to the details.”
      This Chicago-area kitchen sets a shining
      example. Owned by Nicholle and Dave Braun,
      it’s the airy nexus of a new home with traditional
      styling. Beautiful millwork and swaths of Calacatta
      Gold marble establish the tone, offsetting hand-
      scraped walnut floors that extend into a sitting
      room and a breakfast bay. The custom cabinetry
      features lofty crowns, full-inset doors with
      beaded accents, and rich walnut interiors that
      complement the floor. “It’s a pleasure just opening
      a drawer,” Nicholle says.
      Builder Karl Strassburger set the stage with an
      arched window, ii-foot ceilings, and a footprint
      roughly 16 ½ x 18 ½  feet. O’Brien detailed the
      cabinetry, which was hand-painted on-site in two
      shades: white for the perimeter and gray-blue for
      the island.
      The kitchen’s statement piece is a curved zinc
      hood nearly 8 ½  feet wide. Unlike stainless steel,
      “zinc has a softness and a feeling of age,” O’Brien
      says. Polished-zinc accents visually unite the
      hood with the  room’s polished-nickel fixtures and
      hardware, which Nicholle chose with help from
      Interior designers Mary Ann Holzl and Nancy
      Samuelson.
      Paired with a 60-inch range, the curved hood
      is proportioned to the space, but its position by a
      door required some architectural finesse. “I didn’t
      want the hood just ending in midair beside that
      doorway,” O’Brien says. Her solution was a short
      wing wall, which creates a shallow niche for the
      hood and a deep, beautifully cased passage to the
      butler’s pantry.

       

       

      Traditional White Kitchens

      Contemporary White Kitchens

      A kitchen blessed with great bones is a major perk, and
       

      the cooking space in Maggie and Derel Finch’s home
       

      in Seattle’s historic Capitol I fill neighborhood offered
       

      that and more. Bonus features include a walk-In
       

      commercial refrigerator, marble countertops, a copper
       

      apron-front sink, and a gourmet range. The ornate
       

      French Provincial-style cabinets, however, didn’t
       

      make the couple’s love-it list. They were a bit fussy for
       

      Maggie, who favors a mix of modern and eclectic styles
       

      and a light, bright look. “They had an elegance that
       

      was beautiful, but it just was not our style,” she says,
       

      They also wanted toy truck to the home’s 1919
       

      architecture while providing a backdrop for the (un
       

      times and nonstop action of their family, which
       

      includes 9•vear-old twins Oliver and Lili, 5-year.old
       

      Samantha, and two frisky pooches, Ruby and Frida.
       

      One thing that wasn’t necessary In the remodel was
       

      an island. That's because the 15x25 foot room easily
       

      accommodates a 6 1/2-foot long table with enough
       

      chairs for everyone. “We wanted to be able to real iv
       

      hang out in the kitchen,” Maggie says.
       

      With her vision set, Maggie found a local craftsman
       

      to build Shaker-style custom cabinets. “To me, Shaker
       

      depicts the earliest form of modern lines,” she says.
       

      Delicate starlike cutouts in each upper cabinet door
       

      panel lends a retro vibe, while the soft gray paint
       

      finish keeps the look airy. “You don’t have to have an
       

      all-white kitchen to have a light, bright look,” says
       

      Maggie, who describes the gray as a “perfect neutral.”
       

      New flooring had the biggest impact. Out went the
       

      rustic stone underfoot, and in came 5 inch wide oak
       

      planks coated with white porch paint and distressed
       

      to give the floor the patina of age.
       

      Ever-v well-planned kitchen needs a focal point, and
       

      in this kitchen, the existing gourmet-caliber range
       

      and vent hood commanded attention. To bolster the
       

      kitchen’s prep zone, Maggie added two dishwashers,
       

      freezer drawers, and recycling bins. And for the
       

      requisite touch of quirkiness, she brought in dining
       

      chairs painted a high-gloss coral, a color repeated in
       

      the adjacent family room.
       

      That pop of unexpected color fits perfectly into
       

      a room that is equal parts casual and elegant—just
       

      the mix Maggie wanted. “We live in the kitchen,” she
       

      says. “When I think back to my best memories—from
       

      making holiday cookies to birthday parties to lazy
       

      Sunday mornings-all of them are in this kitchen.”

       

      Virginia Beach Kitchen Remodeler

      “Now you see ¡t, now you don’t” neatly sums up Renu
       

      Agrawal’s California kitchen. “Cooking is my outlet,
       

      and this kitchen is my workshop,” says Renu, an
       

      accomplished cook who revels in producing elaborate
       

      Indian- and Italian-inspired meals for family and
       

      friends. “Because everything is organized and in its
       

      place, it’s easy to be creative.” Still, she knows how
       

      creativity can breed chaos. “When I’m preparing
       

      a meal, I like to have people all around me and
       

      everything out on the counters,” she says. But once
       

      dinner’s over, the space is quickly and easily restored
       

      to its immaculate, orderly resting state. ‘
       

      Key to its efficiency are two floor-to--ceiling storage
       

      walls and an 11-foot island, all conceived by kitchen
       

      designer Vin Leger, who met Renu’s demands for a
       

      convivial, clutter-free kitchen by making the most
       

      of its long, narrow layout. “A large island invites
       

      interaction between cooks and sitting guests,” Leger
       

      says, “ while cabinetry on both sides of the kitchen
       

      makes the long space feel cozier and provides ample
       

      storage for multiple functions.”
       

      By distributing storage along both sides of the
       

      room, Læger was able to subtly divide the space
       

      into two zones. Its “guest” side includes cabinetry
       

      dedicated to wine serving and storage, along with a
       

      coffee station; the “work” side provides Renu with
       

      traffic-free access to appliances, pantries, and trash.
       

      The island both separates and joins the two zones.
       

      Renu also appreciates her kitchen’s modem,
       

      minimalist aesthetic. “My taste is at the extreme
       

      end of contemporary,” she says, “while my husband
       

      prefers more warmth.” To honor their distinct style
       

      preferences, Leger fashioned a tightly edited mix
       

      of cutting-edge and organic materials, including
       

      high-gloss acrylic upper cabinets, walnut hardwood
       

      cabinetrv, and quartz-surfacing countertops that
       

      climb the walls and morph into backsplashes. “I
       

      wanted a minimal number of materials in this kitchen
       

      so it would have a calm, Zen-like quality,” Renu says.
       

      To further the tranquil effect, Leger specified a
       

      deep sink to hide dirty dishes, and a tall backsplash
       

      on the sink peninsula to keep kitchen messes out of
       

      view of guests seated in the adjacent dining room.
       

      Renu counts those features among her favorites. “I
       

      absolutely hate clutter,” she says, “so I love that I
       

      can’t see it even when I know it’s there!”
       

      Contact Us

      Areas We Provide Kitchen Remodeling Services in Virginia Hampton Roads Area

                   Virginia Beach, VA | Norfolk, VA | Chesapeake, VA | Suffolk, VA | Portsmouth, VA | Newport News, VA | Hampton, VA

       

      23011 23050 23061 23062 23072 23089 23110 23124 23140 23141 23149 23156 23168 23181 23185 23186 23188 23320 23321 23322 23323 23324 23325 23451 23452 23453 23454 23455 23456 23457 23459 23460 23461 23462 23463 23464 23502 23503 23504 23505 23507 23508 23509 23510 23511 23513 23517 23518 23521 23523 23529 23601 23602 23603 23604 23605 23606 23607 23608 23651 23661 23662 23663 23664 23665 23666 23668 23669 23690 23692 23693 23696 23701 23702 23703 23704 23707 23708 23709 27950