European Modern Open Plan Kitchen Remodel Before and After Pictures

The clients disliked the island, which was too large for the space available and impeded the kitchen work areas. It also had limited storage and the oversized countertop was difficult to clean and serve upon due to its size. The clients wanted work space on an island that had more storage and a functional eating area with conversational table height seating for four.​

In these before and after kitchen remodel photos, you’ll see how we:

• Eliminated the tall windows created a captivating back wall, which serves as a dramatic backdrop for the island and offset the mass of the tall cabinets and appliances. 
• Eliminated the walk-in pantry and the extra space significantly expanded the walkways in the kitchen.
• Replaced storage with a wall and tall cabinetry with multiple large full extension drawers and rollouts. This allowed for an island with more storage and working space.​

These before and afters focus on the frameless matte black cabinets. Here are the highlights:

• A cluttered wall of stainless steel appliances was replaced with a paneled refrigerator and black wall ovens
• The refrigerator, freezer and dishwasher are all flush panel to integrate seamlessly with the cabinetry.
• Slab cabinet doors are sleek and modern.
• Stainless steel cabinetry hardware is modern and complements the minimalist style.

A highlight of this kitchen remodel design was the glass backsplash. Here are the details:

• The soda glass backsplash draws the eye to the back wall and pops against the matte black cabinets.
• The white counters, wood grain cabinetry and countertop​ complement the blue glass.
• The island seating was created with a floating countertop built with steel supports.
• Matching cabinetry panels extending the length of the island  under the eating bar. 
• Additional storage was added to the island on both sides​.

Here’s what we did to update the living room and integrate the kids’ study into the floorplan and remodel design:

• Demolish the existing soffits and sidewalls left and right of the fireplace to allow the walls and ceilings to transition smoothly between the open kitchen and the living room​.
• Design and rebuild the fireplace to allow a more modern linear insert. Incorporate the dark kitchen cabinet color into the fireplace tile design.​
• Demolish the existing flooring and install new flooring on the main floor of the home. Create a color palette that effectively incorporates black,  blues, grays, and whites.​

In the same space where we had a cluttered little desk setup, we created what the client wanted : a clean, elegant work area. We love this!

With a little bit of privacy, and a little bit of mom and dad can keep an eye on the kids, this area is now a wonderfully spacious, functional and fun kids study and playroom!

Wouldn’t you love to approach this chic bar and wine fridge and pour yourself a whiskey or a glass of wine? Neat, chic, and with lots of storage.

In keeping with the modern first floor, we love the new living room: clean, elegant and contemporary. Thanks for visiting our Before and After open plan kitchen and family room remodel – we threw in a few more after shots for good measure!