Vintage Kitchen Reimagined- Elmhurst, IL

These Elmhurst homeowners desired a rework of their original layout to create a more open concept first-floor living area. The objectives were to have functional storage and additional countertop workspace as well as a defined seating space for better interaction with adjacent rooms.

This home was built in the 1930s with few upgrades done over the years: some required updates were visible, but it was clear that some nuances that could affect the remodel might not be visible until the demo. Unique vintage features such as ceiling finishes & moldings needed to be addressed with the planned removal of walls which was needed in order to open up the space.

It was decided to match the existing vintage molding throughout the open space; the ceiling was upgraded to contemporary standards and tall, shallow pantry cabinets on one side of the kitchen provided a more open visual space with ample storage! To address the kitchen seating concerns, an entrance into the kitchen from the back stairway was closed off; and a new entrance into the dining/kitchen was created, which provided the space needed for a 2-seat island with storage.