Mixing the OLD with the NEW!
Opening the wall to the dining room was a no brainer!
Relocating cabinets and replacing the doors was the cost effective way to go, as cabinet boxes were still clean and in excellent condition. A small investment in custom cabinetry for both sides of the stove and a pantry completed the kitchen nicely. Since the budget did not permit me to replace the floor tile, I was fortunate to find an accent glass and slate mosaic tile that picked up on the rust palette of the existing floor. The laminate counter top also had very subtle hints of rust embedded in the dark slate-like pattern, pulling the floor, back splash and counter together for a successful combination. Cool grey coloring, strip lighting along with glass shelves give this kitchen the modern feel it was looking for.
(Check out the BEFORE pictures at the end of this project photo gallery)