After living in their Crestline home for years, these homeowners found themselves at a crossroads with their tired, dated kitchen. Eager to enhance the space, they hired an architect to draw up what they thought best served their needs. But once they got the numbers back, their ambitious plan spiraled into a budgetary nightmare. Not ready to give up, the homeowners turned to Leigh Misso of River Brook Design & Construction, who got creative with a new plan—one that would fit their budget and still give them the wow factor that they desired. “Oftentimes, people have a misconceived idea they need a lot of space, but really what they need is organized space,” Leigh says.
To open things up, Leigh tossed out the narrow, L-shaped layout and created a circular flow around a new, larger island. She chose a bold color for the cabinets and used the same hue on the living room wall, creating an easy transition between the two spaces. “We repurposed the space to make it work so much better while staying within the budget,” Leigh says.
High Style on a Budget with Leigh Misso
Weigh Your Options. Leigh chose Black Mist Granite countertops that mimic soapstone, a pricier item.
Take It Up a Notch. Leigh extended the granite countertops to the wall behind the range, creating a display ledge topped with brass picture lights to highlight favorite artwork from McKenzie Dove.
Don’t Cut It Short. Extend cabinets to the countertop for a seamless, modern flow.
Silver and Gold. Yes, it’s okay to mix metals. The polished nickel faucet is more budget-friendly than unlacquered brass, and it also works well with gold and brass accents.
Copy Cat. The custom vent hood mimics the look of plaster but was made out of drywall instead.
Resources:
Interior Design: Leigh Misso, River Brook Design; Cabinets: Refinery Custom Cabinets; Paint colors: Walls are OC 25 Cloud Cover by Benjamin Moore, Cabinets are Pigeon by Farrow & Ball; Chandelier in living room: Visual Comfort through Mayer Lighting; Faucet and pot filler: Kohler through Fixtures & Finishes; Hardware: Brandino Brass; Countertops: Surface One; Art lights: Visual Comfort from Mayer Lighting; Furnishings in living room: River Brook Interiors
