Economy Plus
It’s hard to believe this ethereal kitchen was once a cramped and outdated space with insufficient prep areas, 1960s appliances, and a wood-paneled storage pantry that felt like a weird appendage.
It’s even harder to believe that the entire makeover was accomplished for less than $38,000–a sum that included materials and labor, including structural work by Texas Construction Co. to remove dividing walls and reconfigure the kitchen’s main work zones. By contrast, the new space is clean and versatile, with triple the storage capacity of the original footprint. It even includes a small home office/workstation in an adjoining alcove.
Combining freshness with wallet-friendliness, the clients opted for a smorgasbord of Ikea products–including white lacquer cabinets, pendant lights, sinks, faucets, and appliances–plus white Caesarstone countertops and Pella double-pane vinyl windows. These bright whites are offset by a confetti wall of penny round tiles in varying shades of green to match the foliage outside the window. Refinishing the existing wood flooring was a last step that added richness and kept the space from feeling cold.
