Project Goals
The homeowners wanted a kitchen that worked harder for daily life and for hosting. A large island became the anchor of the new layout, giving the family a central spot to prep, gather, and serve. We also built in a dedicated pantry so everyday supplies stayed in the kitchen instead of out in the garage, which removed a daily inconvenience the family had lived with for years.
Beyond the kitchen remodel, the goal was to extend the living space outdoors. We designed a covered deck with a dedicated grilling station and a space for a hot tub, then connected it to the kitchen through a new exterior door so the two areas function as one. That connection lets the family move between indoor and outdoor entertaining without a break in the flow, which matters most when they have a crowd over.
Unique Features
Key features include:
- Two-tone Crystal frameless cabinets with Simply White perimeter cabinets and a Dark Gray island, paired with oil rubbed bronze Amerock hardware.
- Silestone quartz countertops in Pietra with a polished finish and a clean rounded edge.
- A backsplash that combines white Emser Craft field tile with a Daltile Raine arabesque mosaic accent behind the range for a focal point.
- A Kohler Whitehaven farmhouse sink with a Pfister pull-down faucet in Tuscan bronze.
- Durable Evoke Vigor luxury vinyl plank flooring that holds up to heavy family traffic.
- Undercabinet LED lighting that keeps the counters bright and the workspace usable after dark.
- A covered cedar deck with hidden fasteners, aluminum balusters, and a natural Cabot's stain, built with a grilling station and a hot tub space for year-round outdoor use.
- Velux skylights that bring daylight deep into the kitchen and adjoining spaces.
The finished home gives the family a kitchen that fits how they actually cook and host, plus a covered deck that makes the backyard usable through Oregon's wetter months. Indoors and out now read as one connected space designed for gathering.
