Dilemma: A family that loves to entertain with a kitchen that is way too small.
Solution: Kitchen addition and remodel. The project includes a rear addition off the existing kitchen and also behind the garage to create a laundry/mudroom. The exterior features casement windows, a masonry patio with stone knee wall, grill, lighting, and a retractable canvas awning. The kitchen displays the unfitted design where all the cabinetry does not match. The perimeter cabinets are stained and the tiered island is a white painted beadboard. The wood flooring is bamboo with a dark stain. The wet bar, with beverage center and dishwasher drawers, is situated on the opposite wall of the cooking area. The addition has a vaulted ceiling and a rear feature wall painted “scarlet red.” The owners, avid Rutgers University football fans, wanted a great space to watch the games, entertain and always be in season!

BEFORE

AFTER

Special Note: This project was completed in 2009 and photographed in 2013 illustrating that it was also built to last and retain its great value!

The homeowners remain madly in love with their kitchen and the process as displayed in their review of the Design Build Planners on Houzz.com:

We can’t possibly do justice in describing what a great job they did, the best we can do is to say it was one of the best investments we have ever made, and their value as the saying goes is “priceless”! CLICK HERE to view the entire review on Houzz

CLICK HERE to view more before and after photos of the kitchen addition project