This is an updated version. The kitchen is the new family room so maximize the space you have and accommodate all of your activities in a well-designed kitchen. From lighting to floor plans to material selection, this presentation takes a new twist. Through examples of actual projects and lots of pictures, learn how to design a kitchen through the eyes of a professional. Whether you are considering a small update or a large remodel, this presentation offers critical information and a new perspective for creating a well-designed kitchen. And you'll certainly be inspired as well as gain lots of designer tips & tricks.

1. Presented by
Wendy Albee & Master Builders Assoc.
Master Builders, Remodeler Council, NKBA,CGP, CAPS

2. The Way that You
Want to Live
 Kitchen is the new Family Room – the true heart of
the home

3.  Who?
 How?
 When?
 What?
 Kids? Pets?
 Entertaining?
 Do I need two tables?

4. Create zones : baking, food prep, canning, drink station, etc.

5. My Office
Before kitchen had small island with cooktop,
minimal counter space and no room for the entire
family to participate.

6. My Office
After Remodel – Large island with counter space for entire
family to eat, gather, make pizza, or play games.

7. My Office
Before kitchen had cramped work space everywhere and
didn’t maximize the natural light.

8. My Office
After Remodel – Opened up wall to large windows to
maximize light and ample room for everyone.

9. My Office
After – A bar
with prep sink &
beverage fridge
for entertaining.
Before –
a pantry

10. My Office
Client Needed a LargeWorking Island

11. My Office
Island includes main sink, prep sink and cooktop

12. My Office
Ample room for several people

13. My OfficeBefore kitchen there was limited workspace for the
master chef of the house.

14. My Office
After Remodel – Larger island with cooktop for master chef
who likes to share his cooking expertise.
And room for his audience!

15. • Empty dishwasher
without taking any steps

16. • Easy reach to put away
groceries

17. • Cooking utensils,
spices, oils within reach
of range

18. My Office
Before kitchen microwave took up valuable
real estate.

19. My Office
After Remodel – Incorporated microwave with wall
ovens to increase counter space

20. My Office
Incorporated microwave shelf in pantry cabinet

21. Before Remodel – Did not accommodate two cooks
Or the fact that they
liked to entertain.

22. After Remodel – Several work stations easily
accommodate two

23. After Remodel – Utilize the entire space to enhance lifestyle

24. After Remodel
Also installed
bar area for
entertaining.

25. Before

26. • Ample counter for
baking and prep

27. • Room for family
to eat or kids to do
homework
• Utilize wood
countertop to make
it feel more like a
table

28. • Ample room for
food items, baking
goods, and kids’
crafts.
• Client can spend
less time shopping
and more time with
her kids.

29. Start with a Blank Slate
 Make a priority list
 Forget what is in your kitchen now
 Write down the room measurements on a blank piece of
paper
 Remember walls can be removed or opened up

30. My Office
Client wanted to make their kitchen more central to their
home. Original kitchen with lots of wasted space in hallway
between kitchen & dining room and long walk to enter
kitchen.
Entry
Hallway
Dining room
Family
Room
Laundry
Room
table

31. My Office
AFTER –
Truly the heart of the
home as all communal
rooms stem off new
kitchen.
New kitchen plan
eliminated the hallway
and opened the
kitchen to the entry.
Also allowed room for
island & enhanced flow
for parties &
gatherings.
Dining room
Family
Room
table
Entry

32. My Office
After Remodel –
Looking into kitchen
from the entry. No
longer have to go
down the long hallway
to enter the kitchen.

33. My OfficeAfter Remodel –
Looking into kitchen
from the dining room.

34. Take a……
Test Ride

35. My Office
You can tape an area.

36.  Do normal activities and see how your new floorplan will
work.
 Use boxes for a new island or cabinets so you have to
actually walk around them.
 Think about where you will set your grocery bags to
empty them.
 Consider all activities and go through the actual motions
to ensure the new kitchen will function properly.

37. Focus on One
 One focal point keeps the room balanced
 Select what you want to be the focal point of the
room
 Make sure it’s the only one

38. Embellished with large ornate stucco hood, side spice pullouts and
onyx mosaic backsplash to increase the scale of the 30” range

42. Problem: Looked directly into neighbor’s
house.

48. Think about……
Above & Below
 Don’t forget about the floor and ceiling

49. Before
After –
Cathedral ceiling

50. •Tile floor is
heated &
controlled with
thermostat
• Tile is great for
dogs and kids;
holds up in rainy
weather

51. •Tile inset in
wood floor so we
didn’t have to fill
in after removing
peninsula

52. AFTER - Bar on island
lowered so all one level
at counter height.
Added curves instead of
angles.
Maximize Work
Surface

53. Light It Up!
 The importance of lighting cannot be emphasized
enough

54. Installed new
windows & added
rain-sensing
skylights

55. Taped out new
window
New window
offers more
natural light on
the dark side of
the house.

56. New window
installed in
remodel
Hint:
Everything
should be on a
dimmer

57. New window
installed in
remodel
Even an
outdoor
kitchen

58. Make It Personal
 You should walk into your kitchen and know it’s
yours

59. Slate &
glass
mosaic
Glass mosaic
Slate, glass, &
metal mosaic

60. Tile
mural
Glass subway
tile and mosaic

61. Sophisticated
and elegant
with lots of
detail

62. New door
moldings &
box beam
ceiling with
beadboard
inset

63. Before

65. Custom railing
is artwork

68.  Who?
 How?
 When?
 What?
 Kids? Pets?
 Entertaining?
 Do I need two tables?

69. • Start with a Blank Slate
•Take aTest Ride
• Focus on One
•Above & Below
• MaximizeWork Surface
• Light It Up!
• Make It Personal

70. Thank you!