The problem Owners' grown children returned to the nest, leaving the already dingy kitchen one pizza box away from total child domination.
THE SOLUTION Remodel, reclaim area in style befitting empty nesters.
HOW IT HAPPENED
• Gutted the floor plan. • Painted walls creamy beige; affixed chocolate metallic vinyl graphic to one wall (not pictured).
• Replaced linoleum floor with mushroom-colored, radiant-heated porcelain tiles.
• Chose appliances, lighting and accessories that blend contemporary and conventional styles.
• Installed wall of espresso-stained cabinets. Put in quartz countertops, glass mosaic backsplash in shades of chocolate, coffee and cream.
• Created contrast with stainless steel appliances, including a built-in espresso maker.
BEST TRICK
Removed cabinet that separated the eating and kitchen areas to enlarge the space, then divided the new 14-foot island into areas for storage and for eating.
Distributed by Scripps Howard News Service. Interior decorator Candice Olson hosts "Divine Design," which appears at 8 p.m. Thursdays and 9:30 p.m. Saturdays.
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