Wonderful Update for a Home Chef!

 

This client has a true passion for cooking and it was very exciting to collaborate in the design of her kitchen. Highly functional, new generation appliances, luxury finishes and custom cabinets came in to replace a kitchen that was no fulfilling the demanding needs of its owner.

 

Stunning custom hood and an upgraded suite of Monogram Appliances complete this Home Chef Dream Kitchen!

A richly painted china cabinet is the perfect display of her beautiful collection of seasonal china and table decor.

Bringing Back Human Scale 

 

Our project at Ashley Run had a difficult floor plan. Framed with walls at odd angles, and an extremely high ceiling that dwarfed the people and objects in the room. With our cabinet layout, we broke up the angles and gave sense to two defined areas, the kitchen with eat-in kitchen, and a seating area in front of the fireplace. By lowering a section of the ceiling, we brought back a sense of human scale to the space. Modern style cabinets also helped clean the space and give it an updated look. The expansive work surface makes this a very adaptable kitchen for a family with young children that enjoys cooking and entertaining. This kitchen was designed by (me) Isabel Mendez with Brookhaven Cabinets provided by Kitchen and Bath Concepts in Houston, TX

 
The extensive island serves for prepping, as well as eating, when not being using for play by the couple's young children.

The extensive island serves for prepping, as well as eating, when not being using for play by the couple's young children.

The location of high-end appliances makes it easy for the kitchen to be used by one or multiple cooks at the same time.

The location of high-end appliances makes it easy for the kitchen to be used by one or multiple cooks at the same time.

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A total rehab brings this 60’s kitchen to the 21st Century.

 

For a family that loves to cook and entertain, we design this kitchen with multiple work areas and ample space for people to hang out at the favorite room of the house. This kitchen was designed by (me) Isabel Mendez with Wood-Mode and Brookhaven Cabinets provided by Kitchen and Bath Concepts in Houston, TX

 
An inclusive eat-in island features a 25” “griddle” bringing the family and the action to one place.

An inclusive eat-in island features a 25” “griddle” bringing the family and the action to one place.

A large window in this prepping area makes this kitchen bright and connected to the outdoor space. A big patio door flanks this space on its opposite side granting access to an herb and vegetable garden.

A large window in this prepping area makes this kitchen bright and connected to the outdoor space. A big patio door flanks this space on its opposite side granting access to an herb and vegetable garden.

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Eliminating cramped up spaces.

 

The kitchen in this urban town home was completely closed up, dark and restricting. Multiple walls and soffits had to be reconfigured to clean this space and get it ready for modern life. This beautiful kitchen was designed using Brookhaven Cabinetry provided by Kitchen and Bath Concepts in Houston, TX.

 
We eliminated the dysfunctional pantry and created an opening instead (arch to the left of photo) to make a more open and airy feel.

We eliminated the dysfunctional pantry and created an opening instead (arch to the left of photo) to make a more open and airy feel.

By removing some of the walls we were able to open the kitchen into this space, previously the crammed breakfast area, and created more flexible space that can adapt depending on the residents needs.

By removing some of the walls we were able to open the kitchen into this space, previously the crammed breakfast area, and created more flexible space that can adapt depending on the residents needs.

Opening up to a new way of life.

 

When faced with the need to remodel their home, this professional couple decides to go all out and open up their house to 21st Century living. The rooms in the house were previously separated by confining walls, making it hard to enjoy the space and successfully entertain. As an added benefit light was allowed to travel from side to side of the house. This beautiful kitchen was designed using Brookhaven Cabinetry provided by Kitchen and Bath Concepts in Houston, TX.

 
Contemporary feel and monochromatic palette add to the beauty of this functional kitchen.

Contemporary feel and monochromatic palette add to the beauty of this functional kitchen.

The dining room previously closed off and secluded is now open to all areas of the house social space.

The dining room previously closed off and secluded is now open to all areas of the house social space.

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