This kitchen went from dark and boring to light and fabulous!
![Before image of Kitchen Lindsey Putzier Design Studio Hudson, OH](https://lindseyputzier.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/IMG_3208-1024x768.jpg)
![After photo of Kitchen Design Lindsey Putzier Design Studio Hudson, OH](https://lindseyputzier.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/3-lightened.jpg)
The “before” features the “peninsula in a bay window” design that was oh-so-popular back in the 90’s and early 2000’s. The kitchen also featured incredibly thick soffits that did nothing but highlight just how squatty the original upper cabinets were. Why oh why did the builder use such teensie upper cabinets? We may never know…but it’s a prolific epidemic here in Hudson, OH.
Let’s look closer at this island/peninsula combo thing.
![Before image of Kitchen Lindsey Putzier Design Studio Hudson, OH](https://lindseyputzier.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/IMG_3209-1024x768.jpg)
It’s not great. The island is only large enough for three stools, and it’s tight to walk behind the stools if you want to get anything out from the fridge.
The peninsula cuts off the kitchen. If you look closely as the top left corner, you can see the lovely soffit wraps around the peninsula too. Most homes actually have another set of upper cabinets under the soffit. My guess was the previous homeowners ” updated” the kitchen and got rid of those uppers…but they left the soffit. So. Weird.
![White cabinets, wooden floor, bay window, and teal oven range in Kitchen Design Lindsey Putzier Design Studio](https://lindseyputzier.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/5.jpg)
We straightened out the cabinetry along the bay window wall, which left us enough space to add a large, functional island that now seats 4 people.
![Island with white countertops and four gray counter stools Lindsey Putzier Design Studio](https://lindseyputzier.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/12-682x1024.jpg)
Another odd thing in this kitchen is the backsplash. I do not recommend shoving tiny bits of 18″ high backsplash in between large windows.
![Before image of Kitchen Lindsey Putzier Design Studio Hudson, OH](https://lindseyputzier.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/IMG_3210-1024x768.jpg)
Instead, we added a plant ledge to the area behind the sink. This space gets plenty of light!
![Greenery in white pots on behind the Kitchen sink with gold faucet Lindsey Putzier Design Studio](https://lindseyputzier.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/61.jpg)
We also eliminated some of the backsplash in between the windows and stove wall. It’s not necessary and just looked odd.
![Before image of Kitchen Lindsey Putzier Design Studio Hudson, OH](https://lindseyputzier.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/IMG_3212-768x1024.jpg)
![Island with white countertops and four gray counter stools Lindsey Putzier Design Studio](https://lindseyputzier.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/11-682x1024.jpg)
Can we take a moment to admire the new lighting?
![Antique European chandelier above Kitchen Island Lindsey Putzier Design Studio Hudson, OH](https://lindseyputzier.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/30-682x1024.jpg)
These are antique European chandeliers. Don’t they look so elegant in this space? I adore these.
Let’s move on to the counters. These are REAL quartz counters. What does that mean?
![Greenery in white pots on behind the Kitchen sink with gold faucet Lindsey Putzier Design Studio](https://lindseyputzier.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/27-682x1024.jpg)
This is actual stone – not to be confused with manmade quartz that’s a mix of stone dust and resin. These natural quartz counters are absolutely stunning. There’s a depth to these counters that you just cannot achieve with manmade quartz.
![Natural Quartz Island countertops in Kitchen Design Lindsey Putzier Design Studio Hudson, OH](https://lindseyputzier.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/4-lightened.jpg)
Next, let’s talk backsplash tile. There are two different backsplash tiles in this space:
![Pot filler in Kitchen Design Lindsey Putzier Design Studio Hudson, OH](https://lindseyputzier.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/37-682x1024.jpg)
![light blue Kitchen backsplash Lindsey Putzier Design Studio Hudson, OH](https://lindseyputzier.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/34-682x1024.jpg)
We kept the tile behind the stove neutral so that the stove itself can be the star!
![Teal European stove range beside white cabinetry with golden hardware Lindsey Putzier Design Studio](https://lindseyputzier.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/19-682x1024.jpg)
![Teal European stove range beside white cabinetry with golden hardware Lindsey Putzier Design Studio](https://lindseyputzier.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/22.jpg)
![Teal European stove range beside white cabinetry with golden hardware Lindsey Putzier Design Studio](https://lindseyputzier.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/44-682x1024.jpg)
Isn’t she a beaut? This European stove was custom made for my client.
We then used a dusty teal colored tile on the adjacent wall to mimic the stove, without being over the top.
![Coffee bar in Kitchen Design Lindsey Putzier Design Studio Hudson, OH](https://lindseyputzier.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/64-lightened-682x1024.jpg)
Here’s a view of the whole room, so you can see how the two areas connect. And did you notice something else? The island cabinetry is different than the perimeter cabinetry.
![White cabinets, wooden floor, bay window, and teal oven range in Kitchen Design Lindsey Putzier Design Studio](https://lindseyputzier.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/7-lightened.jpg)
Yes, that is on purpose. We wanted the center island to mimic a piece of furniture, so we designed the legs and pulls to be different than the other cabinetry. It’s also stained oak, as opposed to painted maple.
![Wooden Island cabinetry in Kitchen Design Lindsey Putzier Design Studio](https://lindseyputzier.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/65-682x1024.jpg)
![White cabinetry in Kitchen Design Lindsey Putzier Design Studio](https://lindseyputzier.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/67-698x1024.jpg)
This long wall got quite the makeover. Man, this “before” is just not ideal. Such wasted space with those soffits. And that kitchen desk that no one has used since 1997…
![Before image of Kitchen Lindsey Putzier Design Studio Hudson, OH](https://lindseyputzier.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/IMG_3211-1024x768.jpg)
Here’s the “after.” No more soffits! Counter space that makes sense for the 21st century! And a new wine fridge. Because wine rocks.
![Appliances in Kitchen Design Lindsey Putzier Design Studio Hudson, OH](https://lindseyputzier.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/63-lightened-682x1024.jpg)
![Wine fridge in Kitchen Design Lindsey Putzier Design Studio Hudson, OH](https://lindseyputzier.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/14-682x1024.jpg)
We hope you’ve enjoyed learning more about this beautiful kitchen renovation. Book a Discovery Call with us to discuss how we can transform your kitchen!