Filed under: Kitchen, Your Home
"We have this great open living space...then you have the kitchen which is shoved in the corner. How can we set it apart?" -Laura HardingTHE HOMEOWNERS: The Hardings
BEFORE
The Harding's converted factory loft has advantages -- like the spacious open layout -- but creates a bit of a problem in the kitchen, which was placed in a tight corner. With little separation between living areas, they would like to incorporate more modern touches to accentuate the kitchen area.
Enter Bob Ritcher, Minute Makeover guru. Even though the space is one large, open room, that doesn't mean the kitchen area cannot be set apart. For a visual separation, Richter creates a modern backsplash using stainless steel panels. This paneling is an chic, inexpensive option that instantly divides the space and puts the spotlight on the kitchen.
With the main makeover element in place, he adds organizational items like a dish drain and knife rack so that the Hardings can store in style.
AFTER
The Hardings are left with an urban chic kitchen that is well-defined from the rest of their living space.
THE GOODS
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And check out our other Minute Makeovers for more design ideas!