Designer Sarah Storms revitalized a cramped, poorly designed kitchen in a 1933 Colonial Revival home in New Jersey. Originally dark and dysfunctional, the kitchen suffered from poor flow due to multiple doorways and dated cabinetry. Storms embraced the challenge by creating a bright and functional space, enhancing cabinet storage and optimizing layout for a more logical flow, all within the original 100-square-foot footprint. This transformation, achieved through strategic planning and design, exemplifies how thoughtful renovations can enhance utility in small spaces.
When she first met her clients, the design brief was clear. They wanted "a beautiful space to cook in, but also a beautiful space for people to gather at an island," Storms says.
By lightening, brightening, and upping the functionality of the room, she'd create the family's dream kitchen - in the exact same small footprint. The project would just take careful planning and a little creativity.
"Taking the cabinets all the way to the 9-foot ceiling also was a great addition," says Storms.
The layout had very poor flow - with four doorways [to other parts of the home] breaking up every corner.
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