Celebrating 43 Years

White Bear Modern

  • <p>The homeowners of this modern home in White Bear Lake built their home 25 years ago but the kitchen needed to be reworked to allow them to age in place.</p>
  • <p>The kitchen was far too small for big family gatherings and multiple cooks. They wanted to make the kitchen more appropriate to the contemporary architecture and it was important to utilize the eating area that was once buried behind the kitchen in a separate room.</p>
  • <p>The space was designed so that the two separate areas were combined into one spacious kitchen that pulled the lake closer by emphasizing the views. The gracious work area now allows more people to gather in the kitchen yets keeps it highly functional for the two homeowners.</p>
  • <p>The north-facing kitchen went from a fairly dark space to a bright room that feels integral to the house. The large windows allow for beautiful views of the lake and the forest while bringing in plenty of natural light.</p>
  • <p>The homeowners wanted to keep the maple and walnut floors and incorporate it into the expanded kitchen. The stained walnut was used to blend the oiled walnut and the tones from the maple floor.</p>
  • <p>A mix of rich, subtle materials were used such as leathered granite, stainless steel, stained walnut, oiled walnut, and oyster painted cabinets floating in the white contemporary space. The cabinets and stainless counter were designed to float with dark reveals all around the perimeter.</p>
  • <p>The client was concerned about aging in place and being able to utilize the cabinetry easily. To ease this concern, chunky stainless pulls with lots of hand room and a larger lip were used on the cabinet doors.</p>
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Designed & Built by TreHus Architects + Interior Designers + Builders.