Learn how a kitchen that used to look like it was built in the 70’s gets updated into a modern space.
Before:
The design of this bachelor’s kitchen had a style that was such a hit back in the 70’s. One side of the room is sporting faux brick which he now finds too depressing and old fashioned. His countertops were colored yellow, his appliances were colored green and his wooden cabinets were all too outmoded.
The space alongside his kitchen is totally barren and is not being used.
After:
The designers brought in trendy smooth and polished materials meant to revitalize and modernize both rooms to update the entire look suitable for a cool bachelor. They chose to get the kitchen walls painted with an olive green to make it in tune with the countertops which were colored yellow.
The same fabric that adorned the wall art right atop the cabinets that he used for his DVD’s was used for the covers on his seats as well as the stools that surrounded his bar. It was also used to conceal the sight beyond the kitchen.
The designers then proceeded in converting prefinished plywood to become a bar top that had two levels. It ran from mid wall in the sinks front area unto a portion of his side wall which was near his bar table. The first bar top was attached firmly into his half wall with the use of construction glue. For an industrial feel, they used aluminum legs which also doubled as secure support to the two bar tops. A round rug was then put beneath the table that was on his bar. They chose the color of olive green for this.
They also acquired new accessories to add to the modern look that the designers were aiming for. This included contemporary shelving where he can store his wine glasses as well as those for his cocktail. For the cabinet knobs, they opted to go for brushed steel which totally went with the shelving. Right above his bar table, from the ceiling hang a newly purchased pendant light.
A bar table that was made customized was added into the dining room. It was purely built from wood rounds by the designers.
To mellow down the countertops that were colored yellow, the wall was painted with a totally different color. In addition to that, the newly installed backsplash gave the kitchen a whole new update.
As for the kitchens’ faux brick, the designers immediately took action. A cutout from MDF was made as big as the space. They then applied adhesive to aluminum laminate and stuck it to their wood. After that, it was then installed onto backsplash using adhesive that was specifically industrial-strength. On top of that, to block the unsightly view from the outside, they made a special look for his window by using a panel cutout.
After that, his kitchen and dining room now looked brand new. All for just $999.
