Traditional French Cape Cod with a Modern Twist
As part of a major remodel, the owners of this French Cape Cod style home desired a larger kitchen that integrated with their new living spaces. They wanted our design to feature the existing stone wall and solve the cold floor issues that have plagued them over the years.
The existing kitchen was located in back of the home and was combined with an eat-in space. The design challenge was to maintain its location and footprint and keep the existing window in the back corner. The new kitchen offers more than double the counter and storage space. An end wall features a full pantry, refrigerator, built-in oven units, and shelving for her cookbooks – all without disturbing the existing window placement.
Clean white cabinets, white tiled floors and mirrored backsplashes combine with the exposed stone to create a very pleasing modern twist. Large windows visually integrate the rear and side yards. The mirrored backsplashes make the natural light bounce and make the windows almost appear as if they are floating. A sunken wet bar provides a practical space for preparing cocktails.
Heating and cooling and indoor air quality of the kitchen was a challenge due to the existing boiler system. The existing stone walls had to be addressed to avoid thermal bridging and cold infiltration. A new 97% high efficiency boiler was installed, as well as hydronic in-floor radiant heat. Goodbye cold floors!
The finished kitchen has exceeded the client’s expectations and compliments the adjacent remodeled spaces perfectly.
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