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The backsplash tile is from Artistic Tile. The mosaic is Thassos Marble with mother of pearl inlay, with custom-cut Thassos Marble subway tiles to fill in the remaining backsplash in the kitchen. The hood was painted with a plaster technique to create dimension and interest.

p. 50 A Mooresville lake home’s kitchen is expanded to bring in light and a bright but elegant design.

Getting Crafty A Mooresville kitchen receives a sparkling update

BEFORE

The original floorplan of the kitchen had windows on the side of the home that would not work with a new larger kitchen design. New windows were designed for either side of the range that would maintain views of the lake. A 15” under counter wine fridge is placed just behind the dining area for easy access. Anderson designed a large appliance garage next to the Jenn Air counter depth refrigerator, with custom dishware storage below to create a finished furniture piece. The sink and dishwasher were moved to the island and planned adjacent to the wastebasket roll-out for convenience.

compiled by Renee Roberson

photography by Tiffany Ringwald Photography

Many would agree that kitchen and dining spaces can be the heart of a home. It’s where we greet the day, share meals, gather, and spend time catching up with our friends and family. For this Mooresville lakefront home’s kitchen remodel, Craft & Trade Renovations LLC worked to open up what was once a small kitchen tucked away the back of the home.

“The main objectives were to remove as much of the walls as possible in the home, raise the living room, and create a kitchen that was traditional but appropriate for a home on the lake—clean and modern enough with some details to make it interesting and special,” says Laura Anderson, president of Craft & Trade. She notes the kitchen and living area took about four months, as there was a lot of structural engineering, framing, electric, and plumbing that had to be completed before installing the kitchen.

This project won “Best Remodel/ Kitchen in the $101K and up category in the 2021 Lake Norman Home Builders Association’s Best of the Lake Design Competition.

“Seeing the room open up after the walls came down was pretty amazing and exciting,” says Anderson, who collaborates with husband Trey Douglas to provide quality craftsmanship and innovation to all their projects. “We also love the details in the kitchen—from the cabinets to the beautiful walnut accents and wall sconces.”

Cabinets were designed to the ceiling with crown molding to match the existing in the home. Base corner cabinets feature large pull outs for easy storage.

The lighting plan of the kitchen was completely redesigned and finished with Chrome Orb pendants with crystal accents and wall sconces from Restoration Hardware.

“Because the island was so large and we didn’t want a seam in the quartz, we stepped the end cabinet down and topped it with a custom walnut countertop with a cove cut edge,” says Anderson. “We added custom walnut shelves at each corner of the kitchen to balance the look.” The island is painted in “Called Distance” from Sherwin Williams.

Lobster Spinach Queso at Firebirds in Huntersville

Dine + Wine

Eating, drinking, cooking and fun

Photography courtesy of Firebirds Wood Fired Grill

p. 60 Viognier in the vineyard p. 62 Pilsner at King Canary Brewing p. 64 Coconut Curry Ramen Noodle Bowls p. 66 Firebirds Wood Fired Grill