Dustin Court

A tired 1990s kitchen and dark family room turn into a fresh, family hub. Now bright and contemporary with an easy flow, this “heart of the home” feels decidedly 21st Century. It’s ready to welcome everything from meal prep and after-school catchups to entertaining friends in stylish comfort.

Before renovations could start, we had to address uneven, sagging floors and related structural issues. This included re-engineering in the crawlspace and repairing cracked walls. Once the floor was level and structurally sound, we laid light oak laminate flooring in the kitchen, family room, and throughout the main floor common areas for a seamless look.

Alexandra Graham Interiors reworked the kitchen layout, replacing the peninsula with an island and extending built-in storage. White, slim shaker cabinetry includes a new pantry with pullout shelving, ensuring everything has a place. An aesthetically integrated oven hood and hidden coffee station appliance garage contribute to a clean look. Professionally installed white subway tiles make the kitchen feel timeless, and wood slab open shelving provides beautiful display options.

A new skylight floods the kitchen with natural light, while additional potlights in the kitchen and family room add pleasant interior lighting for function and mood. The ceiling also boasts a smooth finish, with the dated textural application a thing of the past.

Upgrades to the adjoining family room complement the kitchen renovation’s modern farmhouse feel. Gone is the wood stove with its brick hearth. In its place, we installed a minimalist gas fireplace set into a shiplap surround; a rustic wood mantel floats above. We also rebuilt the back wall of the home to swap the locations of the windows and French doors, creating better flow within the space and out to the backyard.

Outside, we added a paving stone walkway from the French doors to the newly-built, paving stone patio. A gas fire pit completes the space.