The Entertainer's Dream Kitchen

Thoughtfully designed for both culinary enthusiasts and their guests, this kitchen is truly a dream for entertainers. It masterfully combines abundant storage and high-end appliances with welcoming touches, ensuring every gathering is a memorable experience.

A Chef's Paradise

At the heart of this kitchen is the stunning Windsor Brass Cambria countertop and backsplash. Its brass flecks and dynamic movement create a captivating focal point, beautifully accentuated by the Wolf range top and hood. For serious cooks, the layout provides everything at their fingertips, with a Sub-Zero refrigerator flanked by custom cabinets for small appliances, cookbooks, and even holiday storage, complete with convenient charging stations.

Welcoming Guests and Pampering Pets

The design goes beyond just cooking, embracing a warm and inviting atmosphere. Gold fixtures and comfortable island seating encourage lively conversation. The dedicated beverage station is a standout feature, boasting elegant reeded glass doors and shelves that beautifully illuminate treasured mugs and a variety of coffee options. Even the family's "fur baby" is catered to with a dedicated refrigerator drawer for fresh food and treats, as well as a clever toe-kick food and water bowl that tucks away discreetly when guests are present.

Island of Innovation

The island itself is a treasure trove of convenience and innovation. It boasts a microwave drawer, a smart trash drawer with a tucked-away cutting board, and a practical paper towel drawer with additional storage solutions. The farmhouse sink is equipped with a touchless faucet, soap dispenser, disposer air switch, and a glass rinser, all of which feature a convenient roll-out drawer for easy access to essentials. The ultimate convenience for entertainers, the Cove dishwasher, completes this well-appointed island.

This kitchen is designed to offer years of wonderful experiences for a couple who loves to cook and entertain, blending functionality with a warm and inviting aesthetic.

Contractor: Stencil Design and Remodel

Suppliers: Ferguson, ProSource, Innovative Cabinet Creations

Photographer: Ann Hiner Photography

Manufacturers: Subzero, Wolf, Cove, Sharp, Fisher and Paykel, Kohler, Pottery Barn, Hickory Hardware, Atlas Homewares, Emtek, Rev-a-shelf, Cambria, Sherwin-Williams

A kitchen "packed with organization" is a kitchen that works smarter, not harder. The Bowser kitchen, a testament to meticulous planning, transforms a compact space into a haven of efficiency and organization. A strategic passthrough, carved into the family room wall, floods the kitchen with light and fosters seamless interaction, though it necessitated a clever reconfiguration of the layout. To accommodate this opening, the refrigerator was relocated, optimizing the flow. Cabinets, extending to the ceiling, utilize every inch of vertical space, relegating infrequently used items to the upper reaches, while select cabinets proudly showcase treasured vases.

Below, the lower cabinets are a masterclass in organization. Custom-designed organizers bring order to chaos, with designated spaces for knives, utensils, spices, and vertical storage for cookware, ensuring that everything is within easy reach during culinary endeavors. In the cleaning and prep zones, innovative solutions like integrated trash drawers, tilt-out storage for sponges and brushes, and rollout shelves beneath the sink maximize functionality, keeping essentials hidden yet accessible.

Beyond the kitchen, the laundry and pantry area have been reimagined. A space-saving stackable washer and dryer liberate valuable floor space, allowing for the installation of ample cabinetry above and beside. This transformation provides the homeowners with a newly organized and spacious pantry, making chores and storage a breeze within this previously cramped area. The strategic use of space and thoughtful design choices have transformed this Bowser home into a model of efficient and comfortable living.

Dreams come alive in the details.....
 

Contractor: Stencil Design and Remodel

Suppliers: Ferguson, ProSource

Photographer: Ann Hiner Photography

Manufacturers: JennAir, Sharp, GE, Kohler, Blanco, Insinkerator, Kichler, Top Knobs, Kwikset, Revashelf, Vicostone, Custom Building Products, Sherwin Williams

This once-ordinary 1990s kitchen, with its dark cabinets and countertops, posed a challenge. The awkward layout made cooking a chore. But with a thoughtful redesign, this space has been completely transformed.

By strategically relocating the ovens and flipping the cooktop, a more efficient and enjoyable workflow was created. This new layout also allowed the incorporation of stylish storage solutions at every turn: by the refrigerator, in the corner, near the cooktop, and beside the sink.

Dark cabinetry was replaced with a lighter, more modern option, while the island retains a warm, period-appropriate stain. The dated countertops and backsplash were swapped out for stunning quartz surfaces, including a waterfall edge on the island for a touch of elegance.

A sleek, single-bowl sink replaced the old double-bowl model. The new gold faucet is not only beautiful but also highly functional with its touchless technology and three unique spray settings.

To enhance the lighting, recessed lights, under-cabinet, and over-cabinet lighting, and a striking new fixture for the breakfast nook were added. A large sliding glass door, replacing the old door and small windows, floods the space with natural light.

This beautifully redesigned kitchen is not only functional but also inviting. It's a space where families and friends can gather and create lasting memories.

Dreams come alive in the details.....

Contractor: Level 1 Construction

Suppliers: Ferguson, ProSource

Photographer: Ann Hiner Photography

Manufacturers: Elica, Thermador, Kohler, Insinkerator, Emtek, Maxim, Revashelf, Millennium Lighting,  Delta, Satco, Ebbe America, Vicostone, Arizona Tile, Elysium, Custom Grout, Schluter, Behr, Sherwin Williams

The original layout, lacking privacy and storage, has been completely transformed. A dedicated water closet was added, and the tub and shower were strategically relocated to optimize space. The enlarged shower, featuring a versatile two-in-one shower head and frameless glass, provides a luxurious bathing experience. The under-mounted tub, nestled beneath a striking quartz countertop, offers easy access and a sleek, minimalist design.

The vanities, once separate, were combined to create a unified and efficient space. The deep, custom cabinets maximize storage, while the upper shelf, adorned with lighted medicine cabinets, provides ample counter space and illuminates the entire vanity area. The large, interestingly lit skylight was replaced with two modern skylights, allowing natural light to flood the room. The stained-glass windows were removed to accommodate the plumbing changes, and the doors were replaced with sleek, single-panel shaker doors with mirror inserts.

A layered lighting scheme, incorporating recessed lights, lighted mirrors, undercabinet lighting, and a lighted niche, creates a warm and inviting ambiance. By incorporating earthy materials, the client's vision of a stunning, functional, and down-to-earth bathroom has been realized.

Dreams come alive in the details.....

Contractor: Stencil Design and Remodel

Suppliers: Ferguson, ProSource

Photographer: Ann Hiner Photography

Manufacturers: Kohler, Delta, American Standard, Ebbe America, Atlas Homewares, Kwikset, Deltana, MSI, Emser, Laticrete, Crossville Studios, Schluter, Sherwin Williams

This beautiful old home in Highland Park needed an update to appease the more modern style of the current homeowners. The challenge was a contemporary aesthetic blended with a more traditional architecture. 

Enter design solutions! 

The painted cabinets gave way to beautiful dark wood where the grain flows effortlessly from drawer to drawer with no interruption from cabinet hardware. The cumbersome tub box was eliminated revealing a clean freestanding tub and tub filler and allowing for a more open feeling. The shower feels lighter and brighter yet offers etching for privacy. The large water closet now has a wonderful cabinet to store essentials within reach. 

Everything this homeowner wanted was incorporated into this amazing bathroom. Now it feels like a spa day every time they open the doors.

Dreams come alive in the details.....

Contractor: Stencil Design and Remodel

Cabinets: Innovative Cabinet Creations
Suppliers: Ferguson, ProSource
Photographer: Ann Hiner Photography
Manufacturers: Kohler, Alora Lighting, Hansgrohe, Wyndham Collection, JACLO, Ebbe America, Vicostone, Crossville Studio Corp., Custom, Schluter, Behr, Shaw Floors

A builder-grade kitchen is filled with ample organization. The impractical pantry was transformed into a pantry cabinet with roll-out drawers, enhancing storage and access to everything inside. The walls surrounding the oven and microwave were removed, and the ovens were relocated with vertical storage above them, creating more space for other cabinets and optimizers. The blind corner features an innovative pull-out cabinet and a blind corner cloud from Rev-a-shelf, which provides access to the previously unused corner space. Two pocket door cabinets were incorporated for small appliance storage, and a beverage center was added for discreet access to frequently used items the homeowners preferred to keep hidden. The pot filler, pull-out spice rack, and pull-out utensil holder with knife storage make the cooktop perfect for any chef, with everything required to create a spectacular meal within arm’s reach. The prep and cleaning stations in the island are optimized with a trash pull-out, a mixer lift, a roll-out under the sink, a tilt-out for dish sponges and wands, and a beautiful panel-ready dishwasher. 

This kitchen now offers everything necessary to create a memorable meal and experience for a family.  

Dreams come alive in the details.....

Contractor: Stencil Design and Remodel
Suppliers: Ferguson, ProSource
Photographer: Ann Hiner Photography
Manufacturers: Samsung, Zephyr, Bosch, Kohler, Blanco, Insinkerator, Top Knobs, Etsy, Z-Lite, Satco, Revashelf, Cambria, Arizona Tile, Custom Building Products, Southwind, Sherwin Williams