Whittier Heights Kitchen and Bathroom Remodel

Whittier Heights Kitchen and Bathroom Remodel

Harjo Construction partnered with architect William Scales on this kitchen and bathroom remodel project in a Whittier Heights home originally built in 1926. The kitchen refresh maintained a similar layout, and utilized clever storage solutions to improve functionality. Foregoing an underutilized hallway space created the opportunity for a more expansive hall bathroom and storage closet. Both spaces function much better for the growing family.

Kitchen

Despite the kitchen layout remaining largely unchanged, new maple cabinetry, with thoughtful storage solutions, improved the function of the space. Some of the storage solutions include a tray divider adjacent to the stove, a pot and pan roll out, and a two-tier cutlery drawer. A shallower cabinet adjacent to the range allows for the hallway opening to remain clear, and a new over the range microwave frees up countertop space. Undercabinet lighting not only provides task lighting, but also showcases the timeless white subway tile. The clean and crisp white countertops, along with the backsplash, brighten up the space and compliment the wood and brass tones. The stainless steel sink and faucet tie in with the stainless steel appliances. Mixing the stainless and brass tones provides depth to the space and adds to the timeless feel. 

Bathroom

An awkwardly wide hallway occupied some prime square footage adjacent to the original hall bathroom. Closing off the opening from the living room allowed for the hallway to be transformed into additional bathroom space and a storage closet. Since this is a shared bathroom and functionality is of the utmost importance, the vanity area is separated from the rest of the bathroom by a pocket door. A light color palette featuring natural maple cabinets and a light green paint color in the vanity area compliments the baby blue wall tile in the shower. Matte black fixtures modernize the space. Additional touches of chrome in the shower system and mirror add a timeless feel and tie in with the light gray floor tile.

Architect: William Scales at Drystone Studio
Cabinetry: Dura Supreme

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