The best part? The end! As the kitchen came together, we were overjoyed with the outcome.

We went with a mid-century inspired design featuring simple, minimalistic styles and wood tones, evoking nostalgia from our clients' childhoods. This choice brings simplicity and natural materials, reflecting a classic aesthetic.

We extended the kitchen to include a pantry with pocket doors for a coffee/tea bar, a functional enhancement that meets modern lifestyle needs. Shifting and enlarging the island to center pendant lights over it instead of the stove shows a thoughtful approach to balance and functionality in the kitchen layout.

We emphasized simple cabinets made of maple plywood, stained in FC-107 Harvest stain from Sawyer + The Grove. The wood tones ensure a warm, natural feel that aligns with mid-century style principles. Blue was chosen as the primary color, specifically Sherwin Williams, Gale Force. This bold choice likely adds a vibrant yet calming atmosphere to the kitchen, setting a unique tone. Handmade blue tiles and Glenrose, Leighton style tiles from Tile and Design were incorporated, bringing an artisanal feel, texture, and visual interest to the space.

Originally, our clients wanted finger pulls, which are common with these types of cabinets. However, the cabinetry features a Richelieu pull, selected for its retro vibe, with gently curved handles that soften the strong lines of the cabinets. The oriental bronze finish of the handles complements both the wood tones and the bold blue island.

Overall, the design balances aesthetic appeal and practical functionality, from the layout adjustments like the shifted and enlarged island to the thoughtful selection of materials and colors.

Our clients were so sweet and gave us a thank-you present of desserts from a local bakery, Pennie’s Bake Shop and Espresso Bar, in Butler, PA. They chose this bakery not only because it was great but because they also donate to causes we are passionate about.

A gift from our clients.

Desserts from Pennie’s Bake Shop & Espresso Bar.

We like to give gifts to our clients to show our appreciation for allowing and trusting us to deliver the kitchen of their dreams. We learn a lot about our clients during the process and choose a personalized gift. In this case, we gave them tea samples from Allegheny Coffee & Tea Exhange located in the Strip. David had something else in mind though. Our client had a drawing of a chicken that said, “Kitchen closed, This Chick had it.” She loved it since it came from her mother but was afraid it wouldn’t match the style of her new kitchen. David collaborated with her husband, found the picture, and used leftover crown molding to make it a picture frame. This way, it matches, and she can still show off her mom’s sense of humor.

Kitchen Closed!

Leftover crown molding used to make a picture frame for our client’s picture.

David presented it at our kitchen debut party, which we offer to clients who wish to host a social event for their 20+ friends, hosted by DeShong Design + Remodeling. Everyone can enjoy the new kitchen, get together, and have a good time, as well as meet us if they have any questions. It turned out to be a great time of old-fashioned cocktails that our client had been waiting to make for David and me, good food, and a lot of laughs. We were accompanied by the owners of Primo Marble and Granite and Nancy from Allegheny Millwork.

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