Photographer: Kyle J. Caldwell
While most kitchens are tailored for adults, Curated Nest emphasizes planning around the whole family. In this kitchen, that meant reconfiguring the layout to make the space easy to use for the homeowners and their children.Without taking down walls in this historic Tudor home, the accessible kitchen is now better connected to the dining room through an arched doorway.
Photographer: Kyle J. Caldwell
Along an angled wall that used to have an awkward banquette, there is now plenty of space for cleanup away from the cooking and gathering area. To make up for the lost built-in seating, the design team incorporated a new island with family-friendly barstools that also provides workspace and accessible kitchen storage. Brass elements complement the mostly white room and add a historic feel with a modern edge.
Photographer: Kyle J. Caldwell
The new island has plenty of surface area for eating, working and prepping. The Curated Nest team took advantage of previously wasted space between the door and kitchen to build out a storage area and mudroom. Originally, the entry door opened directly to the kitchen, so it became an unintentional drop zone, and the washer/dryer sat in the kitchen. For better functionality, the designers added storage and created a mudroom/laundry room in the space between the entry and kitchen.
Photographer: Kyle J. Caldwell
An accessible beverage center holds snacks and drinks for children who can help themselves without getting into the refrigerator, while a built-in coffee maker above accommodates the parents.