Old kitchen -- quality cabinets in a poorly laid out kitchen. Bottlenecks, clutter and lack of storage created problems
Ward Parkway Classic: 3 of 10
Annexing interior spaces to widen the kitchen creates the effect of a room addition
Ward Parkway Classic Before: 4 of 10
Original view to service areas and garage entrance
Ward Parkway Classic: 5 of 10
The new kitchen seamlessly flows to the adjacent sitting room
Ward Parkway Classic Before: 6 of 10
Clutter and bottlenecks...
Ward Parkway Classic: 7 of 10
New built-in Sub-Zero refrigerator, microwave and coffee bar replace old fridge and wall ovens
Ward Parkway Classic Before: 8 of 10
Short cabinets, no countertop "landing" spots, etc. -- a couple of the many problems with the old kitchen plan
Ward Parkway Classic Floorplan Before: 9 of 10
"Before" floorplan is a cluster of doors and small hallway-like spaces
Ward Parkway Classic Floorplan After: 10 of 10
"After" floorplan nearly doubles the kitchen size by annexing interior spaces and moving the guest bath and garage door entrance to the existing laundry room space
The former sink window and patio door now open to an expansive great room, part of a two story addition to the house including a master bath, office and laundry room -- also designed by Deatherage Home Designs
The former 2-car garage is annexed to create a large new kitchen
Old Leawood Transformation: 3 of 7
Glazed cabinet finishes, 2 paneled dishwashers, and new boxed bay window with a view to the back yard
Old Leawood Transformation: 4 of 7
Roll-out storage under the 48" rangetop; Ornate cabinetry detailing on the hood
Wet Bars and Hutches: 5 of 7
Striking Neutrals:
Wet bar with a Silestone counter, rubbed black finish and natural maple stained interior. Bar features a paneled front wine storage unit, sink, wine cubbies and a bottle drawer left of the sink for liquor and mixers
Old Leawood Transformation Floorplan Before: 6 of 7
"Before" floorplan shows former garage, kitchen and enclosed porch areas affected by the remodel
Old Leawood Transformation Floorplan After: 7 of 7
"After" floorplan shows new 2-car garage front addition and single car garage side addition. Old kitchen became laundry room while part of the original garage became a mud room and exterior storage area
The former kitchen -- the original 1920's cabinetry -- featured baby blue paint and pink & blue floral wallpaper.
Brookside Arts and Crafts: 3 of 7
Moving the back door a few inches to the right allowed for relocating the guest bath and creating space-saving banquette seating in the corner. Original large corner windows provide loads of sunlight and a great view of the new circular deck, also designed by Deatherage Home Designs
Brookside Arts and Crafts Before: 4 of 7
Small, awkardly located guest bath with no privacy
Brookside Arts and Crafts Before: 5 of 7
"before" view of breakfast area
Brookside Arts and Crafts Floorplan Before: 6 of 7
"Before" -- original floorplan was a separate kitchen and breakfast room. A header had replaced the former wall.
Brookside Arts and Crafts Floorplan After: 7 of 7
"After" floorplan has a more private guest bath and creates a natural traffic path by moving the door and table/seating
Striking Neutrals:
Wet bar with a Silestone counter, rubbed black finish and natural maple stained interior. Bar features a paneled front wine storage unit, sink, wine cubbies and a bottle drawer left of the sink for liquor and mixers