A New Kitchen in a 1970's Home

This original 1970's West Coast style Elbow Park home had a dark interior comprised of cedar walls, orange brown tile and dark oak cabinetry. A new ultra-modern kitchen that opens up into the rest of the house makes a dramatic change without renovating the entire house. Using a combination of unusual materials including white glass, citrus yellow lacquer, chocolate stained oak and oceanic blue subway tile, the kitchen is organized around three expressive architectural volumes that also relate to the adjacent living spaces. A floating white glass tower has ample storage for dishes. A tubular upper cabinet with concealed lighting floats next to the elongated kitchen window while an azure tiled island acts as the center for cooking and gathering. The counters are finished with a dune white composite granite which extends into the dining room as a serving station. This previously dark home now feels cool and breezy while still maintaining a high degree of functionality.