A Warm, Modern Kitchen and Primary Suite Renovation

Our clients, Chelsea and Joe, lead busy professional lives and were ready to come home to a space that felt like their own personal retreat. While their 2100 sq ft house was the perfect size for them and their Golden Retriever, Hampton, the main spaces were awkwardly laid out and outdated. Phase One reconfigured the primary suite, kitchen, and living area and completed cosmetic updates throughout the home. Azalea Building Group completed the construction.

Beginning in the heart of the home, we reconfigured the cramped kitchen and removed the poorly placed pantry that split the kitchen from the narrow dining space. The interior design feels fresh and inviting, with warm tones and natural materials used throughout. The new open living area centers around a large stained wood island, which is topped with a honed quartzite countertop and adorned with two large brown glass pendants from Perigold hanging above. The clients chose GE Café line appliances, with a custom hood over the gas range. The side of the kitchen opens into a refreshed living room. We removed the old, inconvenient built-ins and refinished their fireplace, adding a new electric fireplace insert for a cozy but modern look.

Next to the main kitchen, in the former underused dining nook, we created a new coffee area. Along one wall, we built an elegant coffee bar. We envisioned big chairs here so the clients can enjoy looking out the bay window while sipping espressos. Additionally, we repainted, refinished, and changed the stain color on the first fl

We also completely reconfigured the primary suite. While the primary suite had plenty of square footage, the problem was the amount of wasted space, including a large tub the clients never used. We created a beautiful new bathroom space with a large walk-in shower, a spacious double vanity, and a separate toilet room. Above the double vanity, three modern sconces adorn the wall between mirrors. From the bathroom, you enter the closet. Upon entry, you see Chelsea’s custom makeup vanity, with a light-up mirror and a pull-out hair tool storage cabinet with electricity. Both clients have ample hanging space and custom built-ins. The couple prefers having laundry in their closet, so we created a laundry room with a pocket door. The space includes custom cabinetry and built-in his-and-hers hamper storage. We designed this area around an existing window to avoid exterior work. For a touch of natural light and character, we added a transom between the laundry and bathroom to bring light into the main space.

The clients, and Hampton of course, were absolutely thrilled upon move-in. Within the first weekend, we received a text saying that the shower had ruined all other showers for them. This space is indeed stylish and sophisticated, but more than that, it’s a comfortable and functional retreat that makes coming home every day more enjoyable.