This kitchen is ready to be reimagined with intentional features and beautiful fresh finishes. Maintaining a neutral, warm and inviting environment in the heart of the home by opening and brightening the space and incorporating personality with color through softer, customizable finishes.

Mudroom Layout Edit:
- Rearrange layout to accommodate bathroom access
- Drywall closets opposite each other
- Built in cubbies opposite each other
- Base cabinet rather than freestanding piece of furniture

Tools to Execute:

Custom Cabinetry Package

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General Construction Package:

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Overall Design Approach:

• Create a functional entry mudroom with plenty of four-season storage and easy organization for the whole the family.
• Create open concept kitchen | dining - maintaining clear sightlines from the bay window and new window over the sink for the beautiful nature views and natural sun light that floods in
• Incorporating a designated beverage | coffee station.
• Create an appliance garage | station to keep countertops clear.
• Intentional cabinet functions.
• Designated place for water Berkey that is easily filled and used.

Space Planning Major Considerations:

• Central island
• Maintaining 'circular' traffic around the main level of the home
• Home schooling storage & surface for home schooling
• Powder Room Access/Flow
• Clever/Usable corner cabinet solutions

Aesthetic:

• Maintaining an overall neutral palette with the hard finishes that can then be layered with pops of color through accessories, textiles and plant life. Durability and longevity being another key factor throughout this design, a simple 12x24 tile flooring in the mudroom and carried into the kitchen will be able to withstand heavy use and traffic without competing with the existing hardwood floors. 

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Mood Board | Palette - Overall Aesthetic

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Mudroom Layout

Top View Mudroom: 

Design Intentions:

• Bench 
  • Grounding and making use of the negative space in the center. An easily accessible place to sit and put your shoes on or drop off the first handful of groceries.
• Drywall Closets x2
  • The 2 closets will serve as hanging space and extra shelving for shoes or bins on the bottom. This will be a cost effective solution to maximize storage in this space without adding additional built-ins constructed by the millwork shop.
• Built - In bench w/ Hinging Top
  • Each cubby has its own hinged section of the bench for easy organization within the family. The simple construction method of plywood, 2x4s and piano hinges makes this another simple storage solution. 

• Individual Cubbies 
  • Each family member can have their own section with 3 hooks and their own designated bins and baskets above and closed storage below. 
• Freestanding Dresser
  • A salvaged piece of furniture will add plenty extra storage in the entryway at an approachable price point. This could be painted the complimenting accent color ‘Smoke’ to blend with the palette, left as a natural wood for added warmth, or painted another pop of color to better align with your personal style.
• Guest Hooks
  • Clear space for your guests to hang their belongings to easily maintain a tidy mudroom.

Mudroom Video Walkthrough

Kitchen | Dining Layout Option 2

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Kitchen | Dining Layouts

The following two layouts are both offering up a lovely island prep surface, adequate seating and plenty of storage solutions into this new kitchen filled with clever cabinet functions. Both options are successful in opening, brightening and extending the kitchen into the entryway and and dining zones.

• In layout 1, we have a smaller island with a larger beverage | coffee station that doubles as inconspicuous school supply storage and finished with a soft, round table and reading nook to extend the space.
• Layout 2 is highlighted by the large island that is accompanied by a smaller beverage | coffee station and rectangle dining table with bench seating to complete the space.

Both layouts are similar with key differentiating features and functionalities.

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Layout 2 : Video Walkthrough

Top View Layout 2:

Key Features: 

• Island prep orientation sightline towards hallway 
  • ​4 sit up stools
    
• Powder room access remains as is
  • ​Allows for privacy buffer between both bathroom and kitchen and bathroom and living space.
• Produce storage in pantry zone
  • 2 ​Single drawer with a grated front and divided interior to maximize on produce storage without having multiple sets of drawer
• Smaller [than layout 1] coffee bar next to pantry ​
  • 1'-7" x 2'-7" counter space*
• Rectangle dining table w| bench seating
  • ​a bench with a back to layer pillows is a very casual way to bring the design to life. 
• Window bay shelf for plants
  • ​An added surface just for plants

• Freestanding painted dresser for homeschooling storage
• Wall hung baskets for produce
  • ​Making use of negative wall space and incorporating more natural warm elements. i.e. woven baskets & veggies.
• Simple flooring transition 
  • ​This simple flooring transition extends the kitchen further into the dining area  with a carefully considered stop to line up with the left wall window to create distinct zones within the open concept space.
• Lighting: School house style brass lighting
  • Pot lights
  • Island linear pendant
    • ​in this layout we have highlighted the island and illuminate the remaining areas with pot lights. This will allow for the island to remain the central focal point.

Layout 2: Cabinet Interior Functions

Kitchen | Dining Layout Option 1

Layout 1: Video Walkthrough 

Top View Layout 1:

Key Features:

• Island prep orientation towards dining room
  • ​ 2 sit up stools
• Powder room access facing kitchen 
  • ​Allows for privacy buffer between powder room and living space only.
• Produce storage cubbies in end of island
  • ​Rather than having multiple drawers which can increase costs quickly, opening for produce wooden crated is a cost effective solution to acquire produce storage.
• Larger [than layout 2] coffee bar w| home schooling storage in dining zone​​​​​
  • 6'-5" x 2'-1"
  • *This could be done in a secondary phase to stretch budget for the main kitchen zone - but this will achieve a well balanced storage system throughout.*
• Circular dining table
  • ​Softening the space with a rounded shape among the sharp lines.​

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• Reading nook
  • ​A way to extend and make use of the end of the room - another wonderful opportunity add a pop of color on the chair.
• Hanging herb installation
  • ​Another unique way to incorporate plant life that is also functional for everyday cooking. 
• Inset | border style tile transition into existing flooring
  • ​A more interesting take on a flooring transition with a border around the island to emphasize the distinction between kitchen and dining within the open concept area.
• Lighting: School house style brass lighting fixtures
  • Semi-flush mount fixtures flanking sink & window
  • Pendant over dining table​​
    • ​In this layout we are highlighting the large open window above the sink and the dining table.

Layout 1: Cabinet Interior Functions

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