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A Few Small Changes Transform This Dark Kitchen
Working within this kitchen’s original footprint, Cindy Love made a few design updates that dramatically brightened up a dark and closed-in space.
By Claire Porter
Dec 2018
Photo courtesy JK Real Estate Photography LLCDark black appliances and deep charcoal painted walls stand out against the mostly bright color palette.
If you hate your kitchen but aren’t able to do a full-blown renovation, consider a few thoughtful changes that make a big impact in a small space. That’s exactly what Cindy Love with Cindy Love Interiors did when she redesigned what was once a dark, closed-off kitchen. The floor plan is the same with the exception of the new island, which has storage, a microwave and breakfast bar seating. The original cabinet boxes were white, so they got a face-lift with new doors, and the dark countertops and backsplashes were swapped out for light grays and whites. A few carefully placed lights over the island and underneath upper cabinets further the bright, light feeling.
Because of the added seating at the breakfast bar and new storage within the island, Love transformed what was formerly an unused and cluttered desk area into a design element. She swapped out small drawers for deep cabinets, and the bulky overhead cabinets became open shelves. Glass-front doors on the cabinets by the sink add a little gleam and mirror the open airiness of the transformed space.
Photo courtesy JK Real Estate Photography LLCBright white cabinets, light tile and gray countertops reflect light from the chrome pendants, opening up the small kitchen.
