10/31/2023 0 Comments Dark cherry cabinet scribe![]() We installed a pot filler above the cook top as another water source. We decided to take it all the way to the ceiling so it would elevate the height of the cabinets even more. We removed the upper cabinet over the stove and installed a beautiful custom stove hood. AFTER- lowered counter with paneled back Island Before Remodel Updated Island with Calacatta Vicenza Quartz New updated Island with additional seating New Stove Hood BEFORE- Raised bar counter with drywall back AFTER- Paneled back of the bar. We also added wood panel molding over top the existing drywall back to increase durability from shoe scuff marks and to also inject some architectural detail. I’ve found this is the minimum depth needed for comfortable counter seating. We were able to give them another seating option by lowering the two tier bar to counter height and installing a countertop with a 14″ overhang. We extended the existing island by adding new legs and installed a new countertop. They had a nice size island but it wasn’t comfortable for sitting. Short cherry cabinets before the remodel Adding some height to the existing cabinet boxes After- taller cabinets with finished trim molding Island and Bar SeatingĪlso on the list was additional seating around the island and bar area. We refaced the kitchen with all new doors with a more up to date profile. We installed molding on top of the existing cabinet boxes to raise the height about 8 inches and trimmed it out with boxed molding. The cathedral style doors were further dating this kitchen. The cabinets they had were good quality, they were just squatty and short. Beverage Station before beverage station in progress Updated with a custom beverage station Taller Cabinets with New Doors We removed the old desk and added a beverage refrigerator, a wine refrigerator and upper cabinets with glass doors. They are frequent entertainers and wanted to add a beverage station that made it easy for guests to serve themselves a drink. ![]() On the top of the kitchen remodel wish list was a light and bright kitchen with a better traffic flow. Traditional Kitchen after remodel Kitchen Before Update Kitchen Must Haves Beverage Station The homeowners have a very traditional style and wanted to stay true to that style while also updating their kitchen. In the meantime, I have an amazing remodel to share with you today. Luckily, she has me to intervene and gently direct her to a more updated look when she is ready for her new kitchen. My mom, who never got the kitchen of her dreams in the 1980’s is still holding strong to her aspirations of having her kitchen remodeled with cherry cabinets one day. Nothing says “old school traditional kitchen” like cherry cabinets.
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