Kitchen | L.Kae Interiors

Hope you all had a great weekend!
We are slowly getting back to normal after a CRAZY week of ice that had Atlanta shut down!! After being trapped at home for almost an entire week, I am ready to start fresh and have a busy week out and about. I am headed tomorrow for a full day of inspiration and exploring new product at the Home and Gift show at the mart in Atlanta. Can’t wait to share what we find!

Saturday I was able to stop by a kitchen renovation that I have been working on that was just about wrapped up – and what a transformation! The original kitchen had a slightly awkward layout, so not only did we change the overall look of the space, we reworked the layout in order to maximize the storage and function of the space.

These were some preliminary concept sketches of options after I saw the existing space….

And now, here is the current space! Simple, elegant, and highly functional…
We made better use of the space by changing the shape of the island and relocating the appliances to create a better work triangle. We also maximized the storage by taking the cabinets to the ceiling. Overall it is a radical change!

The back wall has a large amount of counter top space for prepping, which the original kitchen lacked…

By utilizing a closet from the laundry room we were able to move the fridge to the side wall. The original kitchen had a pantry, but the door was in the living room! We closed that off and built a “cabinet style” full depth pantry next to the fridge.

Contracting: Penner Graff Custom Homes
Cabinets: Keystone Millworks

So, what do you think?
Enjoy your week!

Hey Friends! Have you had a wonderful week? I hope so! I know I’ve been busy and I’m off to Charleston for the weekend (can you tell I LOVE it there?!? And if you’re asking, yes I want to move there, just trying to figure out how to make it work!). Saturday I am headed to the Custom Home and Remodeling show which I am really excited about!! Hopefully I can fill you all in next week with all my great finds!

As many of you have gathered, I’m a coffee lover. These past few months I tend to have to have my coffee on the run, in the car, at my desk, iced in the afternoon, but rarely enjoyed at the table. It’s been a rare moment I have just been able to sit, relax, and enjoy my morning treat which has inspired today’s post. I LOVE the idea of a breakfast room that has incorporated bench style seating. To me, the concept just evokes a sense of relaxation. Whether a free floating furniture style piece or a built-in banquette, the possibilities are endless. I know I would be able to enjoy my morning coffee well into the afternoon in any of these settings!

(Atlanta Homes and Lifestyles, April 2010)