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Keri Walters'

FUNCTIONAL

kitchen

the project

This kitchen was the favourite room in the
house where they would host parties, or relax
and unwind. After a personal approach to the
updated design, this space was elevated to the
next level of elegance and refinement. The
homeowners couldn’t be happier.

my challenge

The dark, uninspired, kitchen had a
non-functional layout that lacked any real
interest or focal point and provided awkward
storage space at best. Now that their children
were getting older, this family was ready for a
sophisticated, functional kitchen in which they
could entertain and relax.

my solution

To maximize the potential of the kitchen’s nine
foot ceilings, the bulkheads were removed. We
installed custom cabinetry and crownwork to
hide the ducts and create a tall, majestic look
that opened up the space. We created a focal
point with a decorative hood and incorporated
antique glass doors and open shelf cabinets. A
beautiful, dark walnut island anchored the room
and provided an abundance of storage. A pantry
unit built to hide unmovable plumbing and
duct work also provided a broom closet. Every
cabinet in this kitchen was carefully planned out
with accessories and storage features to make
the best use of the space. The end result is a
bright and stylish kitchen that provided all the
function and storage this family needed for the
next stage of their life.
Text Rhonda Thornton

“A beautiful dark walnut island
anchors the room and provides
an abundance of storage.”

FACT SHEET

the designer Keri Walters
company Bloomsbury Fine
Cabinetry
background Keri has fifteen
years of experience in the
kitchen industry, extensive
experience in space
planning and custom
cabinetry design.

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Cabinetry, Bloomsbury Fine
Cabinetry, www.bloomsburydesign.
com, Designed by, Keri Walters,
www.bloomsburydesign.com