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Selwyn Park Kitchen Remodel
Designed with both functionality and budget in mind, this stunning Charlotte kitchen transformation earned Best Kitchen Between $60,000–$100,000 at the 2021 Remodeler of the Year (RotY) Awards. The homeowners, a growing family, envisioned a spacious, inviting kitchen centered around a large linear island with ample storage, seating, and room to gather.
Unlike a traditional kitchen remodel, the design process began with the island countertop itself. To achieve a seamless surface without visible seams, our team selected an oversized quartz slab and designed the kitchen layout around its dimensions. This creative approach allowed us to maximize the island’s size while maintaining comfortable flow throughout the space.
Balancing the homeowners’ wish list with their budget required thoughtful planning and strategic material selections. Custom green cabinetry became a standout design feature, while a combination of complementary cabinet lines provided personalized storage solutions without unnecessary expense. By maintaining existing appliance locations, refinishing the hardwood floors, and minimizing structural changes, our team was able to prioritize the details that mattered most.
The result is an award-winning kitchen that seamlessly blends bold design, everyday practicality, and smart space planning. This transformation demonstrates how creative problem-solving and intentional design choices can deliver a beautiful, highly personalized space while respecting the homeowners’ investment.
Proportion is the Secret to Large Kitchens
This kitchen in Selwyn Park is much larger than it appears, but the scale of the professional appliances matches the proportions of the space, tricking your eye into thinking this is an average-sized kitchen. Both the range top and integrated refrigeration columns are 48 inches wide.
To keep cabinet costs in the budget, the wall cabinets stop short of the ceiling. This helped to create the low, horizontal aesthetic that’s repeated in the custom hood, the stacked backsplash tile, and the ten-foot-long island. By emphasizing the horizontal lines instead of the vertical lines and ceiling height, the kitchen feels even larger in person. It also prevents the cabinetry from becoming visually heavy and obtrusive, which is always a concern when using a dark color.
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