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Before & After
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Before & After Kitchen in Washington, DC.

Jennifer Gilmer Kitchen & Bath
7 years ago

Design
by #SarahKahnTurner in Washington, DC.

Living in an open concept, garden level
condo meant that we needed to update the finishes and make this kitchen
functional, but also look more like an extension of the living room. We eliminated the traditional trim on the pantry door and
changed the six-panel door to a slab. The door and baseboard trim was painted
the same color as the surrounding wall, to camouflage them. Instead of cutting
the kitchen off at the pantry door, we created the illusion that it was longer
and larger than before, without adding a single square foot.

To see the completed jobs, click here.

Featured Answer
  • PRO
    Addition Building & Design, Inc.
    7 years ago

    Very nice!

    Comments (57)

    • PRO
      Jennifer Gilmer Kitchen & Bath
      Original Author
      7 years ago
      last modified: 7 years ago

      While we readily admit to staging spaces before we photograph them, the client contends that his new space is so much more functional he is able to keep it much tidier. He has drawer dividers, pull-out trash and recycling, swivel shelves that rotate out from the base corner cabinet and many more enhancements in the space.

      The door to the pantry on the left was replaced with a flat panel door that opens with a "touch-latch" system, you press on the door with your hand it springs forward to open. No handle is required. We tricked the eye a bit by continuing the baseboard and quarter-round trim on the bottom of the door and painting the whole wall, door and trim the same color so the kitchen feels larger.

      The only photo -manipulation that we used was in the planning stages with the client when we wanted to show him what the wall would look like once the new door was installed. He loved it in our presentation and, now that it is in place, he loves the illusion it provides.

    • PRO
      Mega Builders
      7 years ago

      Beautifully done!

      Jennifer Gilmer Kitchen & Bath thanked Mega Builders
    • susana22
      7 years ago
      last modified: 7 years ago

      Really nice!!


      Just wondering what happened to the door?

      Jennifer Gilmer Kitchen & Bath thanked susana22
    • PRO
      Jennifer Gilmer Kitchen & Bath
      Original Author
      7 years ago

      Please read the description above to learn about how we cleverly disguised the door. A slab with a touch latch opening with baseboard trim--all painted the same color as the wall.

    • PRO
      Hammer Design Build Remodel
      7 years ago

      Beautiful Transformation!

      Hammer Design Build Remodel

      Jennifer Gilmer Kitchen & Bath thanked Hammer Design Build Remodel
    • savahna
      7 years ago

      Really, really nice job. That is why we pay professionals, to see what we can't see.

      Jennifer Gilmer Kitchen & Bath thanked savahna
    • PRO
      Jennifer Gilmer Kitchen & Bath
      Original Author
      7 years ago

      We could not agree more. Hiring professional kitchen and bath designers helps homeowners get the most for their renovation investments. We all know remodeling is expensive, so don't waste your money on a project that does not increase the value of your home.

    • PRO
      Laura Lee Designs
      7 years ago

      It looks great!

      Jennifer Gilmer Kitchen & Bath thanked Laura Lee Designs
    • lindasip
      7 years ago

      It looks lovely, but where is the refrigerator and microwave?

    • swedelife
      7 years ago

      Hello, the refrigerator is the tall column on the left of the kitchen next to the drywall. Top fridge, bottom freezer drawers. The microwave is the brown (truffle) unit to the right of the fridge. It is the Miele speed oven, oven and microwave so it works as a second oven, broiler, convection and microwave.

      Jennifer Gilmer Kitchen & Bath thanked swedelife
    • PRO
      Cabinets & Designs
      7 years ago

      Great job! Really like the lighter ambiance with minimal embellishment and neutral tones.

    • pwilliams25
      7 years ago

      I see a number of changes that makes the cleaner sleeker space. Not only the hidden pantry door and the paneled refrigerator but also:

      1. The removal of the wall

      2. The removal of a couple of cabinets

      1. The support post taken off the floor and placed on the bar top.

      Really opened the space. Looks so nice. Great job.

      Jennifer Gilmer Kitchen & Bath thanked pwilliams25
    • pwilliams25
      7 years ago

      By the way, how do those upper cabinets open? Do you raise the doors upward? The handles make it appears so.

    • merrigay
      7 years ago

      Love the pantry door and the oven. Didn't know something like that existed.

      Jennifer Gilmer Kitchen & Bath thanked merrigay
    • PRO
      Stecki Construction
      7 years ago

      Nice update! Looks great!

      Jennifer Gilmer Kitchen & Bath thanked Stecki Construction
    • Jacinthe Basque
      7 years ago

      Too much beige.


    • Donna Florio
      7 years ago

      Very handsome, stylish, and soothing. Excellent use of storage. Not my color palette, but if we all loved the same look, this would be a dull old world. Great job!

      Jennifer Gilmer Kitchen & Bath thanked Donna Florio
    • PRO
      The Quiet Moose
      7 years ago

      Nice modern transformation! Bravo!

      Jennifer Gilmer Kitchen & Bath thanked The Quiet Moose
    • PRO
      Whiski Kitchen Design Studio
      7 years ago

      Beautiful renovation!

      Jennifer Gilmer Kitchen & Bath thanked Whiski Kitchen Design Studio
    • Terri McBride
      7 years ago

      Fantastic Reno. Are you guys hiring??

      Jennifer Gilmer Kitchen & Bath thanked Terri McBride
    • PRO
      M&R Custom Millwork Inc
      7 years ago

      Nicely done!

      Jennifer Gilmer Kitchen & Bath thanked M&R Custom Millwork Inc
    • PRO
      LoneStar Design Build
      7 years ago

      Really nice!

      Jennifer Gilmer Kitchen & Bath thanked LoneStar Design Build
    • PRO
      My House Design/Build/Team
      7 years ago

      A great example of keeping the original layout but making an incredibly impactful change!

      Jennifer Gilmer Kitchen & Bath thanked My House Design/Build/Team
    • PRO
      ERT Architects, Inc
      7 years ago

      Beautiful update!

      Jennifer Gilmer Kitchen & Bath thanked ERT Architects, Inc
    • Hyun Bok Lee
      7 years ago
      Cool!
      Jennifer Gilmer Kitchen & Bath thanked Hyun Bok Lee
    • PRO
      123 Remodeling Inc.
      7 years ago

      Fantastic job! You manage to make a drastic change without changing the original layout of the kitchen. I like how you camouflage the door and baseboard trim with the same color of the wall. What is the color of the wall? Also, how did you increase the size of the kitchen without cutting off the pantry door? I am amazed that you were able to increase the size of the kitchen without adding a single square foot. The new kitchen looks more modern and spacious than before. Amazing transformation on your kitchen!

      Jennifer Gilmer Kitchen & Bath thanked 123 Remodeling Inc.
    • PRO
      Studio S Squared Architecture, Inc.
      7 years ago

      Great job, love the semi-concealed door

      Jennifer Gilmer Kitchen & Bath thanked Studio S Squared Architecture, Inc.
    • sofikbr
      7 years ago

      nice kitchen. I am surprised nobody ask why space on the right was left for that one chair, why not continue cabinets for example add 2 pantry cabinets? I am not sure how hiding door help the whole situation that by extending island you made entrance to pantry extremely tight. I am not professional but was thinking about cleaning that door , it is a reason doors have handles and painted more durable paint.

    • PRO
      Hammer Design Build Remodel
      7 years ago

      Great job!

      Hammer Design Build & Remodel

    • PRO
      Raegan Ford Interior Design
      7 years ago

      Great job!

    • PRO
      Hudson Home
      7 years ago

      Nice update!

    • PRO
      Gerety Building and Restoration
      7 years ago

      I like the modern twist to it. Nice job!

    • PRO
      Laqfoil Ltd.
      7 years ago

      Absolutely love it, looks so good!

    • PRO
      KLH Designs
      7 years ago

      Very nice, modern and sleek!

    • PRO
      Fratantoni Interior Designers
      7 years ago

      I love how you integrated everything!

    • PRO
      PI Photography Wall Art & Fine Art
      7 years ago

      Nicely done, beautiful transformation.

    • PRO
      ERT Architects, Inc
      7 years ago

      Nice update- looks very clean.

    • PRO
      Laqfoil Ltd.
      7 years ago

      Looks so good!

    • PRO
      Fabricmate Wall Finishing Solutions
      7 years ago

      That looks great! Very nice transformation.

    • mmessbl
      7 years ago

      Wow, this is truly an inspired transformation. Very creative design & function solutions, bravo!!

    • PRO
      Pacific Coast Custom Design
      7 years ago

      Great job! Knocking down a small wall can make such a huge difference!

    • User
      7 years ago

      Other then the sneaky door and removing the wall to the right of the cabinets... This looks worse.

    • PRO
      Whiski Kitchen Design Studio
      7 years ago

      Looks great!

    • PRO
      Fratantoni Luxury Estates Design/Build/Remodeling
      7 years ago

      Looks great!

    • aak4
      7 years ago

      You know, at first I wasn't sure I liked the transformation. Then I checked the additional pictures you have of the whole living room/kitchen area (click under completed jobs to see the entire area); and I admit I really, really like the new kitchen. What a very nice, clean and sleek new kitchen/LV! Beautifully done!

    • jacksonmmcj
      7 years ago

      This looks great! Can you tell me how the pantry door facing was trimmed out/finished and what type of hinges were used? We have bought an older house with the ac unit in a hall closet and I would love to have that type of door on that closet.

    • PRO
      KT tile
      7 years ago

      I like the new colors! Looks great!

    • PRO
      Raegan Ford Interior Design
      7 years ago

      Looks great!


    • Leslie Thomas
      6 years ago

      Very nice update! Like the island detailing! Nice job on making the same area seem more spacious!

    • PRO
      Gailani Designs Inc.
      6 years ago

      Nice work! Love the island!

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