About this Project

When our clients came to us with their renovation project asking for a pink kitchen, we were thrilled at the opportunity to create a unique, bright and colourful kitchen. It’s not something you see everyday, and we live for it! Being that they are a young family, who loves to cook but felt secluded and overwhelmed when in this space, we knew that this was going to be an epic transformation, not just aesthetically but also for their day-to-day life.

This renovation transformed a closed off, cramped, and poorly laid-out kitchen into a colourful, bright, open, and inviting space that combines functionality with vibrant colours and character. The redesign focused on maximizing storage, improving layout efficiency, and infusing the space with unique design elements that make it both practical and fun.

The original kitchen suffered from several issues, including:

• Poor layout that hindered workflow and accessibility.
• Insufficient storage, leading to cluttered countertops.
• Closed off and secluded from the rest of the home.
• Lacked character and didn’t reflect the client’s personal style.

We started by addressing the layout. First, we reconfigured the layout to create an open, airy space. This included removing a dividing wall to connect the kitchen with the adjacent dining area, fostering better flow and communication with a peninsula for casual seating. Then added a large pull-out pantry system and bar area equipped with a bar fridge and appliance garage that also incorporates a built-in microwave.

The use of bold colors and textures gives this kitchen a unique personality while maintaining a cohesive design. On the floors we used a terrazzo tile that adds a playful yet timeless element to the kitchen (Not to mention it hides almost everything you throw at it!) the speckled pattern complements the colorful design without overwhelming the space. For cabinetry we chose a wood like laminate with plenty of character and texture. The countertops are a light quartz with subtle warm brown veining to act as a soft break between the louder elements in the space. The backsplash is a fun coral pink fluted tile, and we colour matched the paint above to draw the eye up to the upper cabinets with a contrasting rich teal colour. We then repeated this at the bar area, by incorporating the same backsplash but in the teal colour and painted the surrounding walls to match. The colour blocking in the space is made cohesive by incorporating the same materials just in different colours. Giving it that pop it needs to define the space while maintaining a sense of belonging.

The new kitchen boasts a significant amount of storage with integrated storage systems. We replaced base cabinets with drawers and designed a bar area with an appliance garage to hide those large countertop appliances. Everything that once didn’t have a home in the kitchen, now has a designated space that is both accessible and out of sight. Some clients fear open shelves because of the misconception that you lose storage, and everything must look “perfect” but when your space is intentionally designed to store all the items you want out of sight, this leaves room for the upper cabinets to have open elements like floating shelves to display candlesticks, dishes, glassware and greenery. Floating shelves can provide ample storage for decorative and everyday items while making the room feel open and bright. They allow the natural light from the windows to pass through and add a space for your own personal touch.