A renovation project for a 1989 kitchen in Poughkeepsie, New York, resulted in a functional, inviting space for a family. The homeowners sought a perfect kitchen but struggled to express their vision. The designer, Jennifer Tampasis, drew inspiration from the home’s living room to create a brighter atmosphere, shifting from dark green to a paler shade. Featuring new cabinetry and light fixtures, the kitchen now allows for better storage and hosting opportunities, addressing the family's desire for less clutter and a tailored design.
"If you trust the process, you will get what you want," Jennifer Tampasis of Jennifer Lynn Interiors says. Her recent kitchen project she tackled for a couple who had never worked with an interior designer proves just that. Her renovation of the 1989 Poughkeepsie, New York, kitchen made it optimized for storage, set up for hosting, and, most importantly, a place the homeowners, a family of four, can spend quality time.
"We wanted a perfect kitchen for us, but we honestly had no idea how to put that together. It was like we knew what we wanted in our heads, but we didn't know how to put that down on paper," the owners say. Jennifer looked to their other spaces, especially the living room, which can be seen from the kitchen, for inspiration.
"It was a dark green, but instead of dark, we went with a paler color," she says. "We wanted it to feel bright." The previously cramped kitchen, with dark wood cabinetry, yellow walls, and a separate dining set, was transformed into a classic space with her help.
"They had a lot on their counters before and wanted it to feel less cluttered," Jennifer says. "When you walk into the kitchen first thing in the morning, what do you do?"
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