Modern Open Suburban Kitchen
This kitchen is the centerpiece of a whole-house makeover we are performing in stages on a 1957 split-level home in leafy Flourtown. It sets the tone for how the entire home will feel, when complete. What the homeowners wanted to achieve in this project was an open, well-lit living and working space in which they could cook and entertain in comfort. The solution? We removed the original kitchen’s interior walls, which separated it from the dining and living rooms, created a run of appliances set in custom cabinets, built an expansive two-sink island as a separation and social point, and increased the number and size of the windows.
The space now feels both expansive and relaxing for the homeowners, whether they are starting their day with morning coffee or preparing weekend meals for friends and loved ones. The logical design encourages guests to move from nearby couches … to the dining room … to the kitchen or little cafe table area. The owners enjoy the panoramic view from the front windows and can be found waving to neighbors walking by on the sidewalk, or watching birds and other wildlife that visit their yard. In warmer months, with the oversized windows open, this kitchen has the feel of a breezy pavilion. As an added bonus, the surfaces in this kitchen are hard wearing and very easy to keep clean and maintain for years to come.
Design assistance: In House Studio, LLC
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What is the species of wood used for the cabinets?
Thanks.
Sandy
That’s maple, with a custom stain, Sandy. Contact us to set up an appointment, and we’ll get you started on the way to something similar!
Do you have any before pictures? This is what I want to do with my kitchen!!
Sorry Holly, but the “before” images no longer are posted.
Thanks. How much did the renovation cost?
Rather than posting price information about our customers’ projects, we encourage you to contact our office to chat about what we can do for your kitchen! Under the “CONTACT US” tab in the menu bar near the top of this page, you’ll find a “SEND US AN INQUIRY” tab. You can click that to send us your contact information. Or just call us at 215-438-6696.
Hi Yolanda,
This kitchen took about 6-8 weeks of planning and ordering, and about 12-14 weeks total for construction.
Construction phase included;
demolition of the old kitchen and structural walls,
restructuring the framing for the now open space,
foundation and wall construction for the new bump out addition,
reframing for the new larger windows and doors,
weaving in and refinishing new oak flooring to match the existing,
installation of the custom cabinetry,
installation of the custom counter tops,
installation of the appliances,
rough in and trim outs for electrical, HVAC and plumbing,
exterior wall finishes to the new addition,
interior and exterior painting,
and tile.
Please feel free to ask any other questions you may have.
Diane Menke
Production Manager
Myers Constructs, Inc.
What a beautiful kitchen. How long was the renovation process?