Historical Kitchen Remodel

Project Description

My client owns a historical home built in the Heights in 1921. The kitchen had four doors, five windows, limited counter and storage space and just enough room for a small dining table. Many of the cabinets were original.

My client wanted to remodel the kitchen to add more workspace, cabinet storage space and an eating area in one large room that maintained the architectural integrity of the house. It was extremely important to my client that all of the materials look original to the house — from the new windows to the brickwork to the kitchen cabinets. She also wanted to add larger windows to the back (east) and patio (north) walls to let in more light and enable viewing of the back yard and gardens.

To enlarge the kitchen space, we removed a small pantry and enclosed the back driveway entry and stoop. These changes added 52 square feet of floor space to the kitchen. The increased dimensions provide ample space for my client to prepare meals and add a large dining table where her growing family could eat. We also built in a window seat for the family members to sit, read and view the gardens.