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JUL 2013

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Transformations Before • The design team at the After Blue Mounds, WI-based JG Development, Inc. set out to prove that you can get a kitchen that looks great and functions even better without adding extra square footage. Rather, it's about using the existing space efciently and creating a design that ofers great aesthetics while addressing the homeowners' needs. The project showcases second-grade Birdseye maple fooring that was site fnished, granite countertops and cherry cabinetry. To maximize counterspace, the refrigerator was recessed into the wall where a former pantry existed. The re-use of some cabinetry was requested, and was ultimately used at the island. This allowed for updated new cabinets around the perimeter that were coordinated with the old through the modifcation of door style profles. The elimination of the two-tiered island still allowed for an eat-in kitchen, but created a larger fat surface for more prep area when needed. Sparkle and interest were generated with the island pendants, tile accents and custom detailing at the crown moulding and light fxture above the sink. • There are many reasons why homeowners decide to remodel: In this case, the original kitchen was dated, dark and cluttered. A two-tier island did little to enhance functionality, and countertop space was at a premium. The homeowners wanted more prep space, better lighting and a more updated appearance that would make the kitchen more enjoyable to spend time in. One of the biggest challenges, however, was fguring out how to transform the space and provide greater functionality without going beyond the constraints of the existing footprint. Ad Index COMPANY CIRCLE NO. Antolini 18 PAGE 25 COMPANY CIRCLE NO. PAGE COMPANY Hafele America Company 21 32 ProKitchen Software/ RealView 25 44 16, 17 22, 23 Bertazzoni 6 11 Blanco America Inc. 7 12 Hong Kong Int'l. Building & Decoration Materials & Hardware Fair Brizo 4 7 InSinkErator Cabparts, Inc. 27 47 KCD Software 105 51 2 4 CIRCLE NO. PAGE 100 51 Rangecraft Manufacturing Inc. 8 12 Rev-A-Shelf 13 17 Samsung/Radianz Quartz Surfaces 12 16 SEN Design Group 30 49 Chief Architect 10 14 LG Electronics Custom Inserts 101 51 Liebherr Group 24 43 Stanisci Design 103 51 48 MarketNet Division Interline Creative Group, Inc. 3 6 Streamline Hoods LLC 28 47 9 13 Decorative Plumbing & Hardware Association 29 Doug Mockett 11 15 Mid Continent Cabinetry 32 54 Top Knobs Forevermark Cabinetry 31 53 Osborne Wood Products 5 10 U-Line Corp. 23 41 14, 15 18, 21 Outwater Plastics 106 51 Vent-A-Hood 1, 26 2, 45 Grass America Inc. 22 37 Panasonic 19 27 Whitehaus Collection 102 51 Gruppo Romi 104 51 Perlick 20 31 Geberit 52 | Kitchen & Bath Design News Photos: Courtesy of JG Development, Inc. I f you work in the design industry, it's hard not to be captivated by the transformation process – taking an ugly, dated or poorly functioning space and making it look and work better for the client. While there's plenty of hard work involved in taking a project from conception to completion, there's something inspiring about reviewing where a space started – and how it turned out. This month's Transformations features an outdated kitchen that was transformed into a new space that functions efciently…without adding square footage. July 2013

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