Best Use of Color in a Kitchen

(Editor's note: This winning design tied for Best Use of Color in a Single Room with a design by Nathan Taylor.)

After enduring another stressful holiday season in a kitchen their family had outgrown, the owners of this eclectic space knew they needed to make a change. They also knew the person in charge of the renovation would face the challenge of combining their contrasting styles, so they decided to rehire Susie Edie, an interior designer with Rock Solid Renovations.

“We had done a bathroom for them about a year prior, so I had a little experience working with them,” Edie says. “She’s very open to ideas. With her, I can get a little more creative.”

Eager to dive in again, Edie learned the homeowners’ vision for the project, which quickly grew from a single-room remodel to an open-concept plan, improving flow between the kitchen, dining room and living area, and providing more usable square footage. The entire kitchen was gutted, with the exception of original wood floors in the breakfast nook, later used to match new flooring throughout the kitchen. 

Custom cabinetry was installed, including a floor-to-ceiling cabinet to the right of the stove to conceal the coffee maker and microwave. Other non-negotiable amenities include an additional island with an extra sink, more storage and overflow seating, plus an enlarged pantry, upgraded refrigerator and second dishwasher.