Inset Kitchen on the Hill

Custom Cabinetry, Kitchen Remodel

Early 1900s Historic-Inspired Kitchen Remodel

These clients have been transforming their long-time family residence into their dream home and hired interior designer, Anna, and the G. Christianson Cabinetry team to design and build the perfect historic-inspired cabinetry for this kitchen remodel. Inspired by the client’s grandmother’s kitchen from the early 1900’s, Anna worked with these clients to propose space plan ideas and specify the Cherry cabinetry wood that coordinates with the existing doors, beams, and woodwork in the home. The inset paneling, coved crown moulding, solid wood island legs, toekick cutout valance pieces, recessed towel bars, corbels, paneled range hood, and glass display hutch were all curated to create a historic feeling to the room. The clients furnished and installed their own countertops, tile, flooring, and hardware for this remodel, and the G. Christianson team is so thankful for having been a part of this remodel! This beautiful kitchen remodel successfully incorporates the request for:

A kitchen island with space to bake with the grandchildren
An area for the stand mixer & baking supplies
A paneled dishwasher
Lots of storage
Hidden space for the Microwave and Toaster Oven
No change to the existing large bank of windows
Minimal change to surrounding doorways and the dining room pass-through
Incorporate all of the already-purchased appliances
Highlight the beams and vaulted ceilings

Project Details

Range Cabinetry

The cabinetry surrounding the range provides both symmetry and storage, and is conveniently located next to a pass-through framed out by the clients, which opens into the adjacent dining room. The range hood cabinets feature an arched valance, cove crown, and custom corbels that fit neatly beneath the vaulted ceiling.

Three-Sided Custom Glass Hutch

The homeowners requested a new home for their antique Thistleware Pottery, with the caveat that the storage cabinet should not block their view out the entryway windows. This three-sided glass hutch was designed to tuck between an existing door and stairwell, while blending seamlessly with the existing trim and beam-work in the kitchen. With expert scribing and hidden hinges, this piece is a clean addition to this inset kitchen.

Pantry Cabinetry

These full-height pantry cabinets include hidden storage for a microwave and toaster oven. Due to the lack of adjacent countertop space, Anna designed a pair of pull-out breadboards that can act as a landing spot for hot items straight from the microwave. The breadboard rests flush with the surrounding cabinetry when closed, and supports weight when fully extended.

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3D Modeling

These homeowners approached interior designer Anna Clink with a preliminary floor plan idea for their Kitchen remodel, asking for her expert guidance on space planning, historic detail elements, and storage organization. Anna proposed a few floor plans that maximized potential cabinet and countertop space, and then held meetings with the owners and cabinet makers to plan kitchen storage and develop unique details to the cabinetry that are key contributors to the historic feel of this new kitchen, using our 3D modeling software to show what added details would look like in the final kitchen!

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Kitchen Island Functionality

This 73” x 58” kitchen island is functional on all four sides:

Deep drawers for cookware that face the range
A bar seating space with paneling that opens to reveal hidden storage
A bar sink with storage beneath
A large row of deep drawers facing the main Kitchen sink

What our Clients are Saying

“We love our remodeling and all the extra touches.”

Linda and Earl Hadfield, Corvallis

“Mike and Karen were so pleased with our work and our crew, they invited everyone who worked on the project over for a "deck-warming" party!”

Carl Christianson, Superintendent and Owner

See the project

“There's a couple of unique features, certainly the stairway; That's really an organizing principle when you come into the house. When you come into the house, you see the stairs and you see right out to that super view. I think taking advantage of the view, and the way it functions and flows, I'd put it up there as one of the best projects I've done.”

Neil Richardson, Architect