Charych-Dunkle Kitchen Remodel, Albany, California

This kitchen project was part of a larger remodel which included a second-story addition to a small “Mid-century Moderne” home. Dark and cramped, the original kitchen was poorly laid out and had no access to the large rear deck. By removing most of the interior walls and relocating a bedroom upstairs, the kitchen was expanded to the rear of the home where a new french door was added leading to the deck. New windows took advantage of the 180° view of the East Bay hills. Maple cabinets with brushed nickel pulls and handles were designed with a streamlined look in sync with the house’s style. After much research, formica counters were selected and finished with aluminum edging, typical for a home of this era.