Extreme Kitchen Makeover

In spite of all the challenges it presented, this was an extremely satisfying job for an awesome client and friend. Such a needed and deserving makeover considering how much this client uses the kitchen and the masterpiece food that comes out of it. The quest was to expand the kitchen space by moving a very tricky wall back and make it as functional as it is beautiful.

This project involved collaboration once again with Pender phenom cabinet maker, Peter Hinton. I handled the renovation construction, floating cork flooring, live-edge window sills and custom wood trim throughout, including a cool, original light fixture arrangement, and artistic details including the arbutus round stock cabinet handles. Matt DeRoches and Danny Martin took on the drywall and very unique paint job.

The client worked closely with Peter and me on design, layout and styling. The theme for this kitchen was, once again, using as sustainably sourced materials as possible. The live-edge fir countertops were salvaged from a tree that had to be felled some years before in a neighbour’s yard as it was a risk to their house, the wood used for trim and details was all either Pender Island sustainably harvested wood or salvage wood, the arbutus handle stock was gleaned from arbutus deadfall and pruning waste and the cork chosen for it comfort, durability, beauty but also its renewable sustainability. The client, who is an artist, had bold vision and made courageous color choices for the kitchen which contrasts so beautifully with the wood and sets the mood. 

Though not the first time, I was recently invited to a New Years’ supper at this home. It was such a pleasure, satisfaction and honour to see the client hosting out of this beautiful space with all guests in awe of the kitchen. The beauty of this project is a direct reflection of all the time, thought, care and love invested in it by all involved.