Beyond THE KITCHEN with ...

Don’t let the name fool you, although Kitchen Refresh is known for breathing new life into dated kitchens, they also tackle all those other troublesome organizational areas in a home as well.

“If it’s a cabinet, it doesn’t matter where it is, we can absolutely Refresh it! I can’t help but shake my head a little and smile when clients ask if our work can be done on a bathroom vanity or a laundry room. These rooms come in second and third for the work projects our team takes on. So many homes currently combine the laundry and entrance area off the garage. Not only do these rooms get hit the hardest with the in and out traffic, but throw in all the seasonal wear and tear, then sprinkle in the laundry needs of an active family – I do believe this can create the perfect storm for chaos. If any one area in a home could wave a flag for a functionality refresh, the laundry room/garage entrance would be the winner!”

KITCHEN REFRESH DESIGNER, ANDREA COLEMAN

The Kitchen Refresh team shares two recent laundry room/ garage entrance projects they are particularly proud of:

In the rst example, the Kitchen Refresh team worked with the client to refresh their current cabinetry, and move layout elements into a more well planned out design. The cabinetry was adjusted and moved down to accommodate both the washer and dryer to open up the space. The client selected a deep rich navy color for their lowers and a bright and airy o -white for the top cabinetry. The biggest impact in the space was the removal of a large closet with equally large doors, which interfered with the foot tra c this space has passing through it on a daily basis. By removing the closet, a large drop zone area was created to house shoes and, once again, coats and seasonal wear. The awkward corner that was created by the former closet by the back entrance was revamped into additional storage including a counter surface to drop carried-in items. New paint, ooring and counter tops were also added and coordinated by the design team for Kitchen Refresh to tie up the design.

In the second example, storage was a must in this busy household. The high ceilings in the room provided the opportunity for the addition of tall cabinets to store all the seasonal gear and items our client didn’t know what to do with. The height of the cabinetry gave space to create a large drop zone to hang coats and place shoes, yet o er a place to sit while getting ready to head out or when returning to the home. Cabinetry was also added on the back wall with new counters to allow a much-needed surface for folding clothes and storing laundry-related items. New ooring and paint nished o the design.

So, refresh it already! Give them a call, check them out on Facebook at Kitchen Refresh of Fargo, or visit kitchenrefresh.net.

FRESH FROM The FARM

WORDS : KRISTI BIXBY