THE HILLCREST KITCHEN

This classic Tudor had a large 1990’s addition on the back of the home that felt detached, dated, and far from functional for this family of four. Blond-toned wood cabinetry and moldings weren’t in keeping with the original style of the home. Eight non-functioning exterior doors lining the perimeter limited the layout options. A large central peninsula hiding a support post divided the kitchen and dining areas, making the rooms feel dark and compartmentalized.

The new design completely reimagines the existing square footage, trading the odd exterior doors for carefully placed windows. A beam was brought in to add support and eliminate the central peninsula. Refined finishes with dark accents of soapstone, stained oak, and metals with patina flow seamlessly into the rest of the traditional Tudor spaces.

The now bright, open kitchen and dining room space also incorporates a wet bar, butler’s pantry, drop zone area, and mudroom bench into the existing footprint for added flow and function. This relaxed yet polished space will serve this family well for years to come.