Before and After: Updated Portland Kitchen-Not Ready to Downsize
Written by faith | 2Last week Bridget Otto of the Oregonian featured this Seattle interior designer‘s kitchen project in the Home and Garden section. My friends and clients, Don and Sally Wolcott, contacted me last summer and quoting Sally, “We are not ready to downsize”. Bucking a trend they instead chose to remodel their kitchen and family room fireplace. Since before and after images energize and inspire, my post is about just that!
The ‘before’ kitchen was 20 years old and showing age.
Ready for a remodel
Bridget, “the Wolcotts had considered repairing and painting their cabinetry, but when they tallied up the costs, they realized they’d be paying a good bit for the same cabinets.” I suggested Pacific Design and as it turns out the owner, Mel Archer, built their cabinets 20 years ago. Sally and Don eagerly renewed their relationship with Mel to remodel their kitchen.
Updated Wolcott Kitchen
Some key changes:
- The glaze, which softened the paint and added definition to the cabinets.
- Angled power strips made by Task Lighting eliminate power receptacles in the new tile backsplash.
- Status Ceramics backsplash tile with a custom crackle finish
Gather family and friends in your new kitchen and surround them with aromas of your marinara sauce simmering on your commercial style gas range. Imagine the stories, laughter and toasts as folks savor your tasty appetizers. Then relax as your nearly silent dishwasher finishes the cleanup as you continue your conversation. Call us today to get started on your kitchen. 206.973-3743
