When it comes to transforming your home, nothing is better than a kitchen renovation. Your kitchen is the heart of the home, and having a functional yet aesthetic kitchen only makes it a pleasure to cook, host, and entertain. A perfect example is David and Sara’s experience, a couple from Chicago that took a leap of faith and turned their apartment kitchen into a true haven.
Their journey of turning their kitchen into a modern masterpiece wasn’t without hard work, as they searched for a while before finding the right contractor for the project. Sara was captivated by the craftsmanship and effort behind the Rebel design by Corner, so the couple chose to hire them. After some convincing, she also managed to get David on board with the bold color she chose. Here are the before and after photos of this amazing kitchen renovation that you will surely love as much as we did:
Kitchen Layout Before
The kitchen layout was quite closed off, offering little room to move around.
Kitchen Layout After
The kitchen is opened up into the rest of the apartment, making it much more airy and light.
Cabinets Before
Wood outdated cabinets with black fixtures.
Cabinets After
Large sage green cabinets that invoke a modern feel in the kitchen.
Oven Before
Standard stainless steel oven with gas burners.
Oven After
Built-in ovens that are ultra luxurious and modern, with the stovetop being on the island instead.
Fridge Before
Awkward placement for the stainless fridge as it pokes out into the walk-through of the kitchen.
Fridge After
Perfectly built-in and hidden fridge that is streamlined with the rest of the kitchen design.
Dishwasher Before
Standard stainless dishwasher that’s in a convenient location.
Dishwasher After
Placement is still the same in the after, but the sage green finish and upgraded dishwasher totally transform this corner of the kitchen.
Kitchen Island Before
The kitchen counter stretches out to double as an island with stools really highlights how small the kitchen is.
Kitchen Island After
Large luxurious kitchen island without seating that opens up the kitchen to the living room and hallway, cementing the kitchen as the heart of this apartment.
Sink Before
Functional stainless double sink with nice fixtures.
Sink After
Ultra sleek black sink with a large tub and separate water drinking faucet.
Garbage Bin Before
In the way and bulky garbage bin, but it matches the rest of the finishes on the appliances.
Garbage Bin After
Hidden garbage bins that are able to slide out when needed.
