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July 7, 2016

Storage and Functionality Are Key in This Beautiful Custom Kitchen Design

When renovating kitchens in older homes, a frequent challenge is finding space for current appliances without sacrificing available storage.

“In this kitchen renovation, our client’s wish list included a double oven, beverage fridge and integrated coffeemaker,” says Monarch designer Marion Cuddie.

Custom kitchen design by Monarch Kitchen & Bath Centre




“We created additional storage by installing convenient pull-outs and customizing the end unit of the coffee bar unit to house brooms and cleaning materials,” explains Marion. 

Custom kitchen design by Monarch Kitchen & Bath Centre

Custom kitchen design by Monarch Kitchen & Bath Centre


Tall cabinets flank the new fireplace in the dining room and provide a perfect storage location for the homeowner’s collection of dinnerware and serving pieces.

“Since they often entertain their large extended family, our clients also wanted to open the kitchen up to the dining room to create more connection between the two rooms.

"The entire space is L-shape, so we removed the wall between the kitchen and dining room, and extended the cabinetry including bar and coffee station into the dining area to service before and after dinner refreshments."

Custom kitchen design by Monarch Kitchen & Bath Centre

The crowning significant change involved modifying the window wall so the new range and hood position allowed the cook to function without constant traffic at her back,” says Marion. “It also provides extended landing space, and equipment and supplies at her fingertips.” (see below)

COOKING AREA - BEFORE


COOKING AREA - AFTER

Custom kitchen design by Monarch Kitchen & Bath Centre

Let Monarch Kitchen & Bath Centre make your kitchen design dreams a reality. Call us today at 905-686-2001, or drop by our kitchen and bath showroom and chat with a member of our design team.