Emerald & Copper Craftsman

MINNEAPOLIS, MN

Completed 2023

When our clients bought their home in the 90’s they immediately updated the kitchen, but the design did not withstand the passage of time. Complete with white oak cabinets, a failing in-floor heating system, a non-functional island, dated appliances and a too small sink, they knew they needed an upgrade!

Functionality was a huge factor in renovating their kitchen; they simply did not have great counter-space, the cook top on the small island was not ideal and the flow of the kitchen was impractical.

Another concern for our clients was accessibility. Although there seemed to be plenty of storage, it was hard to access items in the upper pantry shelves, countertop appliances were stored down low making it difficult to access, also the microwave was far from the main cooking space.

The designer’s vision for the space was to provide better functionality and accessibility while also giving it a more updated aesthetic. By blending craftsman finishes, two toned cabinetry, smart storage solutions and all new appliances, our clients were over the moon excited for their new and improved space!

Behind the Design

Design Notes

Before

The kitchen was updated once — in the ’90s, right after they bought the house — and time won. White oak cabinets, a failing in-floor heating system, a cooktop crowding a non-functional island, dated appliances, a too-small sink, and storage nobody could comfortably reach.

The Idea

Functionality and accessibility first: fix the flow, put counter space where the work happens, bring the pantry and appliances down to reachable height — then dress it in craftsman finishes and two-toned cabinetry so the update earns its place in the house.

After

Smart storage, all-new appliances, and a kitchen that finally works the way it looks. The clients were, in their designer’s words, over the moon.