\n\u201cHeidi is a long-time client, and this is the third kitchen project we\u2019ve worked on together,\u201d Lisa Peck said. \u201cIt might just be one of our most innovative remodels of a cozy space.\u201d
\nThe couple knew immediately the kitchen needed to be expanded to gain more storage and work space. This was an older home and the kitchen was small. \u201cIt looked like it hadn\u2019t been touched since 1938,\u201d Heidi said.
\n\u201cLiLu came to us with such a good use of space without compromising original character.\u201d
\nOverall, the footprint of the kitchen hasn\u2019t changed, but the space feels much bigger. That is due to one significant subtraction: the wall separating the dining room was removed. This allowed LiLu to open the space.
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The first step in this 1930s kitchen remodel is listening to how the current kitchen was and was not meeting this serious cook’s needs. \u201cI just love it,\u201d Heidi said. \u201cIt\u2019s just really fun.\u201d Another favorite element for Heidi is all of the new and creative storage solutions. In the small footprint of this 1930s kitchen remodel our goal was having everything needed on hand, in the kitchen, not in the basement. While the design nods to the era of the home, this 1930s kitchen remodel needed to have the convenience and amenities of a modern kitchen. 1930s Kitchen Remodel For homeowner Heidi and her husband Mike, LiLu Interiors is as much a part of their house buying decisions as any real estate agent. Since 2001, the couple and Design Team have collaborated on kitchen projects in three different homes. The most recent is a 1930s kitchen remodel in their St. Paul […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":22642,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[194,559,57],"tags":[1447,1448,1449,1450,1451,1452,1453,75,1454,77],"yoast_head":"\n
\nBefore anything was added, LiLu made sure to listen and learn what Heidi and Mike wanted in their kitchen. They wanted to ensure that the new design supported their every dream and desire.
\n\u201cLisa and LuAnne are so easy to work with, they aren\u2019t prima donnas,\u201d Heidi said. \u201cThey sit down and listens to what we like and don\u2019t like. They\u2019re so good with the design, how to utilize space\u2014it\u2019s a real gift and talent.\u201d
\nIt begins with relatively simple elements. Crown molding creates visual height, while the recessed lighting complements the openness of the space. Painting the cabinets gray makes for a timeless color that is both bright and airy. Fabrics reflect updated interpretation of what might have been in the original home. Pops of indigo and orange make the space lively and fun.
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\nPerhaps the most eye-catching element in the kitchen is the Fireclay backsplash, which includes four different blue-colored tiles on the backsplash. Heidi says that everyone comments on how much they like it. She was a bit hesitant at first.
\n\u201cI wasn\u2019t so sure, but both Mike and Lisa convinced me that it was the right choice,\u201d Heidi admitted. \u201cNow it\u2019s one of my favorite parts of this kitchen.\u201d
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\n\u201cI\u2019m surprised by how much more storage we got in our little kitchen,\u201d Heidi said. \u201cAll of that underutilized space now offers additional storage.\u201d
\nLiLu focused heavily on creating a lot of storage in the kitchen, with a singular desire to make everything accessible. This includes storage for numerous cookbooks and appliances. Several custom solutions include creating shelving across the top of the kitchen and transforming a 9\u201d column end on cabinets to offer unique storage.
\nThere\u2019s even a special cabinet just for her mixer.
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\n\u201cThere\u2019s a cabinet when you open it the appliance raises up on a shelf,\u201d Heidi said. \u201cI don\u2019t have to drag it out every time.\u201d
\nOther improvements include a cabinet in the back hall to hold coats and shoes. A revitalized window seat adds room for guests in the kitchen but not in the traffic path.
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\nAfter three projects together, Heidi is more convinced than ever that everyone should work with an interior designer.
\n\u201cDefinitely talk to an interior designer,\u201d Heidi suggested. \u201cYou don\u2019t end up making rookie mistakes. They have resources and knowledge and offer lots of expertise.\u201d
\nAs for LiLu Interiors, Heidi is convinced they are some of the best in the industry.
\n\u201cI recommend them often,\u201d Heidi said. \u201cThe quality of their work is amazing, and they will work with you on whatever your project is.\u201d
\n\u201cDon\u2019t be afraid or intimidated, just give them a call.\u201d
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