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Rooms Completed Kitchen, Bathroom

  • Timeless greige kitchen design with red oak slatted accents
  • Transitional warm white kitchen design with wood accents
  • Custom range hood with slatted red oak valance accent
  • Slatted red oak accent on custom range hood
  • Timeless greige kitchen design with slatted kitchen island
  • Custom kitchen solution for drawer clearance by cooktop knobs
  • Hidden storage for desk items in kitchen end panel
  • Custom hidden kitchen file and desk item storage
  • Custom kitchen organization tray dividers
  • Custom coffee bar with glass door hutches
  • glass door countertop hutch on coffee bar design
  • Coffee bar with red oak open shelving and brass rails

A TIMELESS TRANSFORMATION ROOTED IN WARMTH

Project Amberwood is a story of transformation, where a dated 1980s honey oak kitchen was thoughtfully reimagined into a contemporary, yet timeless space designed to be loved for years to come. The goal was not only to modernize, but to create a kitchen that felt warm, inviting, and deeply connected to the rest of the home. By preserving the existing cherry wood flooring, the design carefully evolved around its rich tones, ensuring the new kitchen would feel cohesive rather than disconnected. The result is a refined, functional space that honours the home’s character while elevating it with fresh, enduring design.

Millwork Project Details

Colours & Materials Warm Grey (Pale Oak)
Door/Drawer Style Bevelled Shaker
Countertops Quartz
Construction Type Frameless
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Project Amberwood Design Details

The Details

The redesigned kitchen introduces warm grey cabinetry in a bevelled shaker profile, paired with brass hardware to strike a balance between classic and contemporary. To echo the warmth of the flooring, slatted red oak accents are thoughtfully integrated into the custom range hood valance and the curved island backer, adding texture and continuity.

Where a traditional desk once occupied valuable space, a beautifully designed beverage bar now enhances both function and style. Complete with a drink fridge, glass mullion hutches, and open shelving, it creates a dedicated moment for entertaining, while everyday practicality is maintained through a concealed “drop zone” hidden within a push-to-open pantry panel, revealing a whiteboard, corkboard, shelving, and file storage.

Along the sink wall, a unique spatial challenge required a custom solution. With the garbage pull-out positioned in the corner beside the range, clearance above was limited due to the proximity of the cooktop knobs. To resolve this, a split drawer was designed above the garbage unit. This allows the drawer to remain operable without obstruction, while the lower garbage pull-out could still function seamlessly. The result is a clean, uninterrupted look that maintains both functionality and design integrity.

The Materials

A warm, layered material palette defines the space, starting with bevelled shaker cabinetry in a soft warm grey finish. Brass knobs and pulls introduce a layer of warmth and refinement, paired with two-step crown moulding that adds a tailored, architectural finish to the space. Countertops and full-height backsplashes are crafted from durable white quartz with subtle warm veining, bringing brightness while softly tying into the home’s natural tones. Slatted red oak elements, featured in the range hood valance and curved island backer, introduce texture and depth, thoughtfully bridging the new cabinetry with the richness of the existing wood flooring.

The beverage bar is intentionally defined as its own moment within the space while remaining visually connected. It features the same warm grey cabinetry and white quartz surfaces for continuity, while introducing glass mullion upper doors and floating red oak shelving to create openness and display. Brass rail detailing on the shelves echoes the kitchen hardware, reinforcing cohesion. Together, the materials across both zones create a layered, harmonious palette that feels warm, functional, and timeless.

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OTHER ROOMS IN THIS HOME

Project Amberwood is a thoughtfully reimagined home that blends timeless design, warm materials, and custom functionality to create a space that feels both elevated and effortlessly livable.

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