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Kitchen Remodel

Blue Bell

LOCATION

2025

YEAR

337

SQ. FT

DESIGN CONCEPT

This Blue Bell Kitchen was redesigned for greater functionality, warmth, and timeless elegance. Clean lines, layered finishes, and smart cabinetry details improve daily use. A combination of brightly painted surfaces, a stained island, and a quartz backsplash creates a welcoming yet sophisticated gathering space.
LBK Design Build - Blue Bell Kitchen Remodel - Concept

ORIGINAL FLOOR PLAN

The original kitchen layout included outdated appliances, bulky cabinetry, and a refrigerator wall that limited access to the adjacent dining area. Ceiling trim and insufficient lighting further divided the space, and storage was limited. The hardwood floors remained in good condition, but much of the layout did not feature the open design the clients wanted.
LBK Design Build - Blue Bell Kitchen Remodel - As-Built Floor Plan

NEW FLOOR PLAN

In the new floor plan, walls were removed to create an open layout and improve flow. The refrigerator was recessed into a framed wall to align with the cabinets, and a large island was installed to increase workspace and serve as a gathering area. The ceiling trim was removed and a wrapped beam in stained paneling was added for cohesion. Lighting included recessed cans, decorative pendants, and undercabinet lighting to serve both task and ambient purposes. Cabinet accessories such as cutlery organizers, pull-out storage, and a mixer shelf were included to optimize daily use.
LBK Design Build - Blue Bell Kitchen Remodel - Proposed Floor Plan
LBK Design Build - Blue Bell Kitchen Remodel
LBK Design Build - Blue Bell Kitchen Remodel
Walls and ceiling were painted matte Sea Haze for a calming effect, with trim matched to the existing finish.
LBK Design Build - Blue Bell Kitchen Remodel
Storage options include trash pull-outs, a mixer shelf, cutlery dividers, and hidden push-to-open cabinets on the island’s sid
LBK Design Build - Blue Bell Kitchen Remodel
The countertops and backsplash feature Emerstone Jasper quartz in a polished finish with a 2” mitered edge, creating a cohesive and luxurious surface treatment.
LBK Design Build - Blue Bell Kitchen Remodel

DETAILS:

CABINETS

The perimeter cabinets are Yorktowne’s Millgate style in Magnolia Painted Finish with flat panel doors and 5-piece maple drawer fronts. The island features matching Millgate cabinets in Biscotti stain for contrast. Hardware includes Top Knobs in Honey Bronze with Europa tab pulls, Kinney knobs, and Hopewell appliance pulls. Storage options include trash pull-outs, a mixer shelf, cutlery dividers, and hidden push-to-open cabinets on the island’s sides.
LBK Design Build - Blue Bell Kitchen Remodel

TILE AND STONE

The countertops and backsplash feature Emerstone Jasper quartz in a polished finish with a 2” mitered edge, creating a cohesive and luxurious surface treatment. The backsplash is full height, including behind the hood, to enhance the visual flow. The sink is a 33” Kohler Prolific undermount model in stainless steel. Plumbing fixtures include a Grohe Essence faucet and Grohe Zedra pot filler, both in a Brushed Cool Sunrise finish, paired with a Brizo Luxe Gold air switch and an InSinkErator garbage disposal.
LBK Design Build - Blue Bell Kitchen Remodel

FINISHES

Walls and ceiling were painted matte Sea Haze for a calming effect, with trim matched to the existing finish. Hartco’s Brown Ale handscraped maple floors were patched to maintain continuity. Lighting upgrades included Loire Petite Chandeliers over the island, a Markos hanging shade in the dining area, and warm LED fixtures under and inside cabinets for extra depth.
LBK Design Build - Blue Bell Kitchen Remodel

DETAILS:

LBK Design Build - Blue Bell Kitchen Remodel

CABINETS

The perimeter cabinets are Yorktowne’s Millgate style in Magnolia Painted Finish with flat panel doors and 5-piece maple drawer fronts. The island features matching Millgate cabinets in Biscotti stain for contrast. Hardware includes Top Knobs in Honey Bronze with Europa tab pulls, Kinney knobs, and Hopewell appliance pulls. Storage options include trash pull-outs, a mixer shelf, cutlery dividers, and hidden push-to-open cabinets on the island’s sides.
LBK Design Build - Blue Bell Kitchen Remodel

TILE AND STONE

The countertops and backsplash feature Emerstone Jasper quartz in a polished finish with a 2” mitered edge, creating a cohesive and luxurious surface treatment. The backsplash is full height, including behind the hood, to enhance the visual flow. The sink is a 33” Kohler Prolific undermount model in stainless steel. Plumbing fixtures include a Grohe Essence faucet and Grohe Zedra pot filler, both in a Brushed Cool Sunrise finish, paired with a Brizo Luxe Gold air switch and an InSinkErator garbage disposal.
LBK Design Build - Blue Bell Kitchen Remodel

FINISHES

Walls and ceiling were painted matte Sea Haze for a calming effect, with trim matched to the existing finish. Hartco’s Brown Ale handscraped maple floors were patched to maintain continuity. Lighting upgrades included Loire Petite Chandeliers over the island, a Markos hanging shade in the dining area, and warm LED fixtures under and inside cabinets for extra depth.
LBK Design Build - Blue Bell Kitchen Remodel

BEFORE

FINAL

The finished kitchen elevates the home’s central gathering space with a renewed sense of purpose and flow. Strategic improvements to the layout now support more efficient cooking and effortless movement between work zones. A thoughtful combination of finishes and fixtures brings warmth and character while reinforcing durable performance for daily use. The design balances clean lines with functional details that make storage, prep, and entertaining feel natural and intuitive. The result is a kitchen that feels refreshed, cohesive, and ready to support both everyday life and special occasions for years to come.