1960S SPACE AGE KITCHEN FULL

We knew we could transform it, and our client did too. There was one small window over the sink that let in beautiful light, but wasn’t big enough to keep the kitchen from feeling a bit like a cave.

And while it was right next to the other most-used room in the house (the den), it was almost completely walled-in, connecting with only a small opening. Picture stained oak cabinets with brass hardware, laminate countertops, linoleum flooring, a porcelain sink, and appliances that still worked but didn’t even have digital clocks. The kitchen as it stood during our first consultation was an 80’s/90’s relic, almost untouched by the decades between then and now. And, like in most homes, the kitchen is the heartbeat of the house, and the natural gathering space and “hub” for both special events and everyday life. It is a home and family known for hospitality - countless holidays have been celebrated there, special occasions like birthdays, wedding showers, and baby showers have been hosted there, babies and grandbabies have been brought there…a lot of living has been done in this home and there’s obviously lots of life left in it.

1960S SPACE AGE KITCHEN FULL

A very cool thing to note is that this is now the second generation of family members living in the home - it’s a place full of very special memories and was described as the “central hub” for all local and out-of-town family members. Built in the 60’s, the home was remodeled in the late 80’s to a style very fitting of that day and age. This particular client lives in a beautiful ranch-style home in the heart of coastal Virginia. While there’s nothing wrong with that approach, we always love working with a client that’s ready to go all-in on creating the space they’ve always wanted, and, despite the inevitable inconvenience of what goes on during the remodel, trust us that the process will be well worth it. Have you ever dreamed about finally creating your dream kitchen - installing your dream appliances, replacing all your cabinets, making sure that every last detail is exactly what you’d always hoped it would be? If so, you’re not alone! So many of our clients come to us expressing they’d like to do exactly that, but then end up getting so overwhelmed and caught up in the details and the enormity of what goes into a full kitchen remodel, that they end up putting it off and just focusing on updating a few key details.

1960s space age kitchen