Bold Kitchen, Laundry & Bathroom Remodel — Benson Homes

May 22

We have worked on hundreds of home remodel projects over the years and every once in a while one will come along that our whole team gets especially excited about. This kitchen, laundry room and powder bathroom remodel featuring unique and bold designs was one of those projects!

Kitchen Before

Kitchen 3D Renderings

In the design phase of the remodel, we created these realistic 3D renderings of the remodeled space so the homeowner could visualize the completed space and make any last changes to the design before construction even began.

The client knew what she wanted and didn’t shy away from bold patterns and colors. An avid cook and entertainer, she was looking to maximize the space in her kitchen while improving the flow and functionality.

A few features we love about the new kitchen:

Cork flooring
Large bookshelf for cookbooks
Tile backsplash with Moravian star pattern
Pull out trashcan system
Under counter microwave drawer
Wine fridge
Recessed LED can lighting, under counter and shelf lighting that create a bright space

Kitchen After

“My favorite part would have to be the counterspace. I am shocked by how much there is! I cook often and having the extra room is so nice.”

— Julie K.

Laundry Room

Bookshelf for Cookbooks

Wine Bar

FUN FACT: Did you know the same material that is used as a stopper in your wine bottle has been used in construction material for more than a hundred years? Cork is great for flooring because it is:

Considered “green” as only the bark from a tree is used
Sound absorbent
Hypoallergenic, anti-microbial, and non-toxic
Naturally repels insects
Resists fire and water
Elastic & compressible making it comfortable to walk on and hard to dent
If taken care of, can last for generations

Cork is a premium material that can be finished in many different ways and its color ranges from dark walnut to light honey color. The denser the cork the better it is for flooring.

Because her home is only a few feet from her neighbor’s home, the side windows by the sink bring in natural light while a mirror was added where a window would traditionally go to provide privacy.

These functional, yet beautiful, tall drawers by Coastal Cabinets were added for easy access to trash bins and cleaning supplies.

We went with a microwave pull out drawer to save the homeowner valuable counter space. Some other benefits of having a microwave pull out drawer versus a traditional countertop microwave include:

Easy to clean
Modern aesthetic
Functional! Left handed? Short? Have a hard time lifting heavy items out of a countertop microwave? A pull out drawer can help.
Child safety locks

The Powder Bathroom

Right off the kitchen is a powder bathroom that needed to be renovated. The homeowner wanted a modern, simple design that would update the bathroom used by her guests.