Filed under: Kitchen, Projects
"Help make my kitchen a comfortable space for me and my 6-year-old daughter to share a meal."-- Scott Delman
THE HOMEOWNER
Scott Delman and his 6-year-old daughter Maya
BEFORE
This kitchen gets the job done when it comes to cooking, but thanks to a narrow space and no seating area, it acts as more of a passing through point -- not the cozy haven it has the potential to be. Right now, he and Maya share meals on the living room couch. Sure, it's comfy, but not ideal. It puts the sofa at risk for spills and it doesn't allow for father-daughter quality time over dinner.
Enter Bob Richter, a professional interior designer with makeover-minute magic. He brought in a rectangular Meltorp dining table that not only fits the space perfectly, but looks like it takes up even less room thanks to its light color. Next up: Decorative but sturdy Ingolf chairs that get a major pop from Majvor seat cushions. Notice how they match the curtain? And yes, that bold numerical print that is playful enough for Maya yet still hits a more grown-up typographic trend that Scott can appreciate. A plain white frame polishes off the look. (See what we meant about Bob bringing the magic?)
Now for those photos on top of the fridge: Would we suggest getting rid of Maya's adorable face? No way. Instead, Bob popped them into uniform Lucite frames and put them on shelf moldings.
Since they're no longer eating on the sofa, they're due for a major tabletop upgrade: This vibrant and well-made dinnerware is just the thing. You'll see here in the placemats that nature-inspired color palette Scott loves so much. Add in a lamp in a bright color and some personal accents and now we're cooking.
AFTER
Scott and Maya have a designated meal spot -- perfect for winding down together after a long day, or sharing breakfast on a weekend morning.
THE GOODS
To see what IKEA products were used, scroll over the pieces in the video and to learn more about the other products in the video, check out our shopping guide!