With a long to-do list of projects around the house, the homeowners became overwhelmed and wanted to throw in the towel and move. After much convincing by their daughters, they decided on a complete remodel instead and called Karr Bick to help rescue them. When approaching Designer Wendy, the homeowners had clear insight on what they wanted. With Scandinavian family roots, the goal was to blend functionality and simplicity with natural beauty. Originally, the kitchen was dark and featured several hues of beige. After it’s transformation, this space feels like a breath of fresh air. The moonstone color blocked cabinets add a modern flair. The zellige backsplash, which wraps around the whole kitchen, provides interest and is complimented by dark features. Open wood shelving brings warmth to the kitchen but still rings true of the color theme. The fireplace, which served as the centerpiece of their living room, was completely outdated. The goal was to make the fireplace seem like it was meant to be. With a custom build, the fireplace now reflects simple and functional modernization. Accented blonde wood brings warmth to the space, while also connecting it to the surrounding rooms. In order to open up the space, […]

Before the remodel, this kitchen was best described as awkward. With a piano shaped island, the space felt inconvenient. The home owners were never happy with it, so when the built-in fridge was on the last legs of its life, they decided it was time for change. Not only were they envisioning a new kitchen, but they were also looking to upgrade the laundry room, pantry area, and office. Since all of it was meant to fit in the existing space, many drawings were done. The end result, as you can see, turned out to be more than beautiful. Now, everything fits perfectly together. The built-in appliances create a seamless flow between other kitchen elements. The most enchanting door makes the adjoining office space fit right in. Lastly, the matte black hardware pulls in other aspects of the space which helps create depth in contrast. Creative contrast designed by Janelle. Head over to our YouTube channel to see the full remodel video.