Dubuque Farmhouse Kitchen Remodel and Addition
This home home previously belonged to the grandmother of my client, Cathy, and has been in her family for over 100 years. Although it had a lot of charm, the home needed a more functional kitchen and dining area.
The kitchen, located in the original part of the home, underwent an amazing transformation. Originally chopped up by multiple traffic patterns through the space, there was very little uninterrupted work area.
In order to create more wall space for counters and cabinets, I eliminated a door to the outside, relocated the basement stair and raised the sill of the windows to above counter height. The refrigerator, range and sink were relocated to a u-shaped space near the windows for a more efficient and sunny work triangle, and the small bump out where the sink had previously been located became the "butler's pantry", an additional work and storage space. All new cabinets in "Mexican white", a farmhouse sink, a backsplash of cheerful flower tiles, a reclaimed wood floor and the addition of vintage light fixtures all work together to create a modern kitchen which looks perfectly at home in this century-old house.