Country Kitchen	L-shape Remodel	Partial Facelift

 The existing townhouse kitchen was approximately 18 years old with cabinets constructed with a melamine finish. Almond was the primary color throughout the kitchen. Since the kitchen was only 10' by 10', a cabinet choice was made that would make the kitchen appear larger and brighter. White thermo-foil cabinets were chosen for this remodel. The pinkish ceramic tile floor was the first thing to be removed. Because the the proximity of appliances to the sink, the existing layout was duplicated in the new installation. With cost being a consideration, the existing countertop Formica was stripped and the countertop was resurfaced. Only the backsplash was rebuilt on the countertop.

Due to the size of the kitchen and cabinet space available, it was imperative that additional cabinets were added. The decision to knock out the partition wall between the kitchen and the front room was made. This allowed an open feeling and made the kitchen appear larger. It also allowed for a peninsula countertop to be installed with additional cabinets below. A corner cabinet with frosted glass was added above. In order to not close in the kitchen, the cabinets were reduced in depth. This helped to maintain a good amount of floor space in the kitchen and allow for two people to work at once.

The appearance of the kitchen was greatly enhanced with the new cabinets, but the tumbled marble backsplash added a touch of class that dramatically finished off the kitchen area. An accent pattern was added to the backsplash. Halogen under-the-counter lighting provides great lighting for the workspace and brings attention to the beautiful tile and countertop. A deeper sink with a rear corner drain was chosen and allowed for pitchers to easily be filled. A water filtration system was installed under the sink and an under the counter garbage disposal was also incorporated into the design.

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