Carriage House Receives Kitchen Upgrade
Taking advantage of existing architectural elements and unusual angles, Neil Kelly’s design team updates a cherished kitchen space.
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Taking advantage of existing architectural elements and unusual angles, Neil Kelly’s design team updates a cherished kitchen space.
Neil Kelly transformed this Bend “builder-blah” kitchen into a completely custom “true cook’s kitchen,” with touches of elegance visible throughout.
When they asked for a unique kitchen that was not the trendy grey or white palette, this Portland area client got a space filled with color and personality.
Built in 1923, this kitchen was remodeled in the 1980s, but the design paid no homage to the character of the Seattle home. That is, until Neil Kelly Design Consultant Abbas Rachaman and his team got hold of it.
Incorporating elements of Scandinavian design, this Kirkland, WA kitchen undergoes a brilliant transformation thanks to Neil Kelly Design Consultant Anna Lovell.
While this Eugene client’s existing kitchen was functional, they wanted a place where their family of four could gather to enjoy the gorgeous panoramic views. Neil Kelly Design Consultant Stefanie Rotella was tasked with creating a space that would visually connect the new kitchen with the larger living area.
Have you ever felt stranded by your kitchen island? Sometimes an awkward shape or misguided placement can make an island more hindrance than help. Neil Kelly Portland designer Sandi Erdman recently solved just such a design challenge SOS and the results are gorgeous!
Staying true to the style of their 1930s English Cottage, these West Linn remodeling clients turned to Neil Kelly Designer Fabian Genovesi.
What will you do when your children graduate from college? For this couple, the answer was simple: make your dream kitchen into a reality.
A historic kitchen isn’t usually equipped to meet the needs of modern families. This 1920s kitchen was no exception, until Neil Kelly transformed the space.
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Tub or Shower? “If it turns out the tub is only used for watering house plants, or worse, for the cat box, I say NO! I have learned over the years, there are ‘tub people’ and ‘shower people.'” — Kathleen Donohue, Bend Design Consultant
Small Kitchen Design: “It’s often beneficial to have a mobile surface like a prep table on casters or a table that folds out from the wall.” — Karen Richmond, Portland Design Consultant
Backsplash Tile: “Something about a handmade ceramic tile makes me swoon. The imperfect edges of each tile allow the grout to show off, and the subtle tone variations from tile to tile add character.” — Erika Altenhofen, Portland Design Consultant
Regional Differences: “In California, people are very interested in keeping up with the neighbors and resale value. In the Pacific Northwest, there is a greater attention to craftsmanship that I find really inspiring.” — Jamie Smugeresky, Seattle Design Consultant