A 90 ' s kitchen gets an update .
This home was originally built in the 90s and the homeowners wanted an updated kitchen that maximized the use of the space .
To give the kitchen a new look , Designer Taylor Reiko replaced the original wooden shaker doors with painted slab doors with brushed nickel hardware . She finished it off with a white quartz countertop and decorative tile backdrop .
Most of the layout was kept the same as it worked well for the home . The one change made was to remove a pony wall to allow for a more open concept space that would be easier to use when entertaining guests at the cottage .
In addition to an updated look and improved flow , the homeowners also wanted to increase functionality within the space . Taylor installed pull out drawers in the deep cabinets to minimize the reach the homeowners would have to make to retrieve pots and pans . She also utilized a swivel plate to optimize the lower corner cabinetry space .
SPACE DESIGNED BY Taylor Reiko Design www . taylorreikodesign . com
For this vacation property , the goal was to create an out-doorsy cottage feel with a Mediterranean twist . The cohesive finishes fit the tone of the space well as they embody the refreshing , light and calm color palette that the homeowners loved .
" I love the way the subtle light gray tones in the decorative tile tie with the starkness of the blue cabinetry . The backsplash tile came in a variety of patterns and we had them laid out as a stacked formation to put them on display ."