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KEEPING THE CHARACTER
When these homeowners decided to remodel their kitchen, Fitting it in with their beautiful early 1900’s home was important. Wise Design helped design a space that had cabinets to match with some of the original pieces in the home, while bringing in modern day conveniences and appliances. By taking out a wall and replicating some of the traditional moldings we created a small peninsula that looked like it had always been there. The kitchen benefits from an induction cooktop and single electric oven for an integrated fit.
COMBINING SPACES - Zonavita
Wise Design and Remodel helped this family create their amazing kitchen. The original kitchen was isolated from the home, had an awkward dining space and a cramped sitting area.
The new design required removing the wall dividing the kitchen to the sitting area, moving the kitchen to become a more central part of the home and adding a large picture window.
Zonavita cabinetry, walnut with gloss white and grey. Quartz counters and hand made ceramic soldier tiles. This mid century modern style now harmonizes and functions perfectly in the home.
HALE NAVY KITCHEN
A Generational Story
Michael’s parents, Pak Chi and Violeta, purchased this bungalow style home built in the 1950’s nearly 50 years ago. This would be their first home as a family. At the time they purchased the home, Michael’s paternal grandparents lived just two blocks away at West 58th Street and Logan Avenue South. It was important for Pak Chi and Violeta to live close to Michael’s grandparents so they can help care for the grandchildren and eventually for the grandchildren to help care for their grandparents. In a tribute to Michael’s parents, they had wallpaper custom made out of the original menu from their Chinese restaurant which is now featured above the kitchen cabinets, a fitting place.
Open Flow, Light and THREE tone
This impressive South Minneapolis kitchen remodel was designed to significantly enhance the overall look and feel of the space.
Considering the existing kitchen’s key pain points, the team decided to take down the original wall dividing the kitchen to the dining room creating an open concept which brings more natural light through the house. This decision resulted in a space that flows and functions much better.
One of the favorite aspects of the remodel is the peninsula that adds both useable counter space and an additional eat-at counter, which is better for both the daily needs of their family and for entertaining. The beautiful combination of Rift Oak, Walnut & White – 3 tone cabinets harmonizes perfectly with the hardwood floors.
By combining all the design elements, the new kitchen is wonderful, both aesthetically and functionally. Most importantly, the clients are enjoying and proud of their new space and have no regrets!
Copen Blue - Soft and Spacious with Accent Island
This large L kitchen with Island was such a transformation in this split level suburban home. The space now functions better and has all the modern amenities the clients needed.
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Green Vibe Kitchen
This beautiful green kitchen was remodeled to remove overhead cabinets over the old peninsula and block up an existing doorway to create a U shaped kitchen with a large peninsula and more counter area.
Decor kitchen cabinets with custom color: Peale Green HC 121 by Benjamin Moore. This kitchen also boasts a GE Induction Range, Blanco sink and Stream White granite counters. New red oak floors in a natural finish complement the green and the white hexagon tiles on the backsplash to complement the hexagonal brushed brass hardware.
Combining Spaces
Opening up a small kitchen to incorporate the dining room and adding a peninsula is something that often works well. This is no exception! Significantly increasing the size of the kitchen and functional workspace.
This remodel incorporates beautiful stained maple cabinetry, granite counters and the dishwasher they have been longing for.
We installed a new window and trim to match the existing style and added hardwood floors to the kitchen. Seamlessly connecting the new spaces.
Perfectly Pink kITCHEN
This pretty pink kitchen remodel incorporated a load bearing wall removal, new steel beam wrapped in walnut veneer, and live edge walnut open shelves. Green Fired Earth ceramic tile with rustic edge helped accent the red oak hardwood floors, Kitchen Aid appliances , and apron fronted sink. The open plan with a splash of custom color helped these clients add their own character to their dream kitchen.
Minnehaha Parkway Kitchen + Mudroom
The walk through kitchen, working with numerous doorways and engaging the yard!
The big Peninsula
This kitchen remodel was not only dated it had a tiny amount of counter space for such a large room. By removing the small mudroom that did not function well and insulting the exterior walls with spray foam, we opened up the room. Beautiful cabinetry and a large peninsula solved the counter space issue and also gave them an option to eat in their kitchen too!
White & bright with Quartzite - Compact kitchen
What a transformation! These clients wanted a beautiful, bright, clean kitchen with more storage and efficient use of space. Once we removed the wall dividing the dining room to the kitchen, we were able to gain more cabinet and counter space too.
Selections/Materials included:
Cristallo Iceberg Quartzite – Suede finish.
Decor frameless pained maple cabinets – Color – Chantilly Lace.
Thermador 30″ built in fridge/freezer.
Site finished Oak floor with water base coating.
Kraus Kore workstation sink.
Fairmeadow kitchen
This kitchen transformation created a bright clean space with better functioning cabinetry and a small island for additional counter space. Along with a secondary beverage fridge and a beautiful stained maple island, the clients are ready to entertain!
Euro Style kitchen
This smaller but efficient kitchen incorporates both white Matt and soft natural maple cabinets, with an accented darker LVP floor and walnut spice shelf set into the wall. The fun geometric tiles consist of blacks, whites, gold and silver and make a bold statement over the quartz counters. This couple wanted a space that worked for their needs and kept the place cheerful and stylish. With modern smaller cooking appliances and a smart fridge/freezer.
FLOWING MAPLE KITCHEN
After previous owners added a sunroom to the back of the house, the old kitchen became a dark, interior choke point that lacked both functionality and style. Two stubby peninsulas impeded traffic flow in every direction.
Wise Design boldly moved the dining room wall closer and eliminated the awkward access from the living room to bring order to the front entry. But the dining room archway grew to better integrate the cooking and dining areas.
The outdoorsy couple chose timeless natural maple cabinets, solid quartzite stone counters and an easy clean stainless steel backsplash. The new layout enhanced natural light into the kitchen. Dimmable LED ceiling cans and under cab lighting along with accessible storage have improved the work space. Now the kitchen literally flows.
Special touches include north shore stone hutch knobs and a sunroom pass-thru sill formed from reclaimed white pine wood from the owner’s childhood home.
FAMLY FRIENDLY & ENTERTAINING
This restauranteurs’ Golden Valley home did not engage the family around the kitchen area, had unused dining space and was poorly laid out for entertaining. They wanted more work space and prep area for family feasts.
The double peninsula kitchen has a raised counter alongsidef the dining table. This was achieved by removing the original dining room wall. Then the wall between the kitchen and living room was opened up to provide a third peninsula.
The cast iron foot rest and standard counter height meant the children could also use the peninsula for homework and breakfast area alike. This kitchen has an abundance of storage, nice appliances and plenty of counter space.
SOUTH METRO KITCHEN
“Engaging” is the best word for Robin’s South Metro kitchen remodel.
The original U-shaped kitchen had the familiar upper cabinets over the peninsula and a single narrow door to the formal dining room. It was dark and isolated from the adjacent spaces. The new kitchen embraces the dining area beyond the cooking center and the sunroom at the far end of the enormous island.
We added a second doorway to the dining room, and the island extends this two-lane flow to the informal eating area and the sunroom. It’s ideal for entertaining. The 9-ft Island boasts efficient storage on both sides with an overhang for two stools on the sunroom end and distinctive pendant lights above.
We designed and finished the oak cabinets in the dining room and kitchen to mirror existing cabinetry in the informal eating area. However, the island is custom painted Decor cabinets to match Sherwin Williams SW7026 Griffin to offset the abundance of traditional natural wood.
All appliances are black stainless KitchenAid. With its six-burner rangetop, dual wall ovens, drawer-style microwave and Oyster White granite surfaces, the new kitchen is a chef’s delight. Robin chose Wise Design & Remodel after seeing a kitchen we remodeled for her friend.
EDINA - ISLAND ALTERNATIVE
This Edina project remedied the most common problem with old kitchens – they’re cramped, dark and poorly suited for entertaining. It veered from the equally common solution – knock out the dining room wall to make room for a big center island. Instead, Wise Design & Remodel collaborated with the owners to create a double peninsula floor plan after the wall came down.
The project not only brightened the space and improved traffic flow to the sunroom, it added loads of accessible storage and created an efficient work triangle. The clients credit Philip Hide for his creativity combining family-friendly features and aesthetic appeal. They also praised his online tools that enabled them to access his dynamic production calendar and budget while living off site. Despite COVID-19 challenges, it was completed ahead of schedule.
Selections include: Calcutta Monaco Quartz counters, Ruvati sink with Delta faucet, Wi-fi-enabled LG 4-door, black stainless refrigerator, and solid white oak flooring with bevelled edge.
