COASTAL FIRST FLOOR REMODEL

Previous clients of ours were looking to remodel their 2nd home, a Wye Riverfront property in Queenstown, Maryland. They had owned the home for 16 years, and as they were looking toward retirement and living there full time, they wanted to “spruce it up a bit”.

As the homeowners began to evaluate the current state of their home, they recognized that while the kitchen had functioned perfectly well for many years, it had become outdated and didn’t reflect their current style.  After talking with neighbors and flipping through home magazines for inspiration, they decided to call in the experts:  Reithlingshoefer Design Studio (RDS) for the architectural and interior design; 314 Design Studio as the kitchen and bath designer, with Lundberg Builders leading the custom construction.

The sprucing up that was originally planned ultimately became a much larger whole first floor remodel project after RDS recommended removing a dividing wall from the kitchen to open up the floor plan and to expand and re-orient the dining and living spaces to better support large gatherings on the first floor with the kitchen as the driving force and central hub for the homeowners love of entertaining.

BEFORE PHOTO: Showing wall that was chosen for removal to open up the floor plan to move the dining area to the main living space
BEFORE PHOTO: Showing kitchen and living space dividing wall that was removed to open up the floor plan and create more space for a formal dining area in the main living space
AFTER PHOTO: Showing wall removed and open floor plan concept
AFTER PHOTO: Showing wall removed and open floor plan concept

 

AFTER PHOTO: Showing new dining area
AFTER PHOTO: Showing new formal dining area to replace eat-in kitchen

The addition of horizontal v-groove paneling on the walls and inset in the new coffered ceiling adds an informal and maritime feel to the waterfront home.

In addition to the demolition of the original fireplace, which was situated in the corner of the living room, a new fireplace was designed and built along with custom bookshelves and cabinets for storage.

BEFORE: The original fireplace was awkwardly placed in the corner of the room.
AFTER: Custom designed fireplace centered in the living room, flanked symmetrically by custom built bookcases and cabinetry.

The team at 314 Design Studio worked closely and collaboratively with RDS and the client to help make selections on the countertops, custom island, cabinetry, range hood,  appliances, lighting, accents and finishes, and Lundberg Builder kept the final construction moving forward with careful construction management and meticulous custom craftsmanship.

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BEFORE PHOTO – KITCHEN

The gorgeous cobalt custom built multi-level island was designed to create a focal point, with designated prep area, eating and entertaining space.  The custom range hood adds modern drama to the overarching blue, white and brass maritime look and feel of the design.

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AFTER PHOTO – KITCHEN

The window above the sink is new, which opens up to the screened porch, and now allows a beautiful view while cleaning up, as well as more natural light into the kitchen. Plato custom cabinetry is taken ceiling height to draw the eye up.

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VIEW INTO SCREENED PORCH FROM NEW KITCHEN WINDOW
AFTER: View into screened porch from new interior kitchen window 

One of the client’s favorite new spaces is the sitting area
that was created in the old eat in kitchen area. New swivel chairs, a
large ottoman on casters and good lighting provide a
comfortable area to take in the gorgeous view while enjoying a
cup of coffee and the morning paper.

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BEFORE PHOTO – EAT IN KITCHEN AREA
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AFTER PHOTO – SITTING AREA FOR MORNING COFFEE, A FAVORITE SPACE FOR THE HOMEOWNERS

Beyond the kitchen  is a combined mudroom and laundry room, replete with a small desk area, convenient for making shopping lists, replying to emails, paying bills, or writing thank you notes.

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What project are you dreaming about that would help you live life to the fullest and better meet your lifestyle needs? We’d love to hear from you. Remodeling is best approached with a team of professionals, and most importantly, designers, architects and the custom craftsman that can honor your vision and bring it to life. Call us at 410-643-3334 and tell us about it!

Cabinetry and custom kitchen hood:  Plato Custom Cabinetry via 314 Design Studio 

Countertops: In Home Stone – quartz composite

Refrigerator – separate unit subzero and freezer

Flooring– Tuckahoe Hardwoods -European white oak –  ¾ inch, sanded finished engineered hardwood

Farmhouse Sink and Faucet – Kohler