Buena Vista

These homeowners entrusted us with their kitchen renovation project in Buena Vista, with the goal of making their historic home function better for their family of five. This transformation showcases what is possible with the space you already have – it just needs to be reimagined. 

The existing layout consisted of three small spaces – a galley kitchen, a dining room, and a breakfast room. During the renovation, we transformed these tight spaces into one large open space, improving the flow in the process. While the kitchen is still fairly narrow, our design-build team made it feel as large as possible with a few creative strategies.  

We began by knocking down the dividing walls to create more usable space. Next, we designed a thoughtful layout that allowed for clear zones – a prep space, breakfast nook, dry bar area, drop zone, and dining/entertaining area. For a busy young family, the flexibility to have multiple activities happen at the same time is essential.

The reimagined kitchen floor plan includes a peninsula that can seat up to four – allowing space for children to do homework or enjoy an after-school snack while a parent prepares dinner nearby. The larger kitchen window allows for more natural light to stream in, while the custom roman shades help control the morning light. Honey bronze fixtures and finishes warm up the space. 

The breakfast nook with a custom banquette provides ample seating with storage underneath. The custom upholstered cushions and seamlessly-integrated charging port provide both beauty and function within the design. 

The woven pendant – which the homeowners loved – is the only feature that remained from the initial kitchen. To seamlessly integrate this into the design, our interior designer incorporated other natural elements like wooden chairs and butcher block countertops. These design decisions make the repurposed pendant feel less random and more intentional. 

In the dining area, the patterned wallpaper provides a bit of flair to the bare walls, and its blue undertones tie in with the blue kitchen cabinets. It blends seamlessly, while establishing a new zone focusing on dining and entertaining.  

All of the thoughtful details combined with trusting homeowners created a perfect environment for a successful kitchen remodel. Project manager Douglas Brown called this “one of my favorite jobs.” 

Katherine Yeager, the lead interior designer, added, “This is a beautiful example of what happens when clients wholeheartedly trust our team. The design, the construction, and the relationship we had were all able to shine. For me, it checked all the boxes on why I love doing what I do.”