This lovely home in Lake Wylie, SC was in dire need of some sprucing up. The builder-grade cabinets and countertops were outdated and ready for a modern upgrade.

The kitchen had a classic U-shape design that didn’t quite fit with today’s trend of open-concept living. The peninsula was a hindrance to the flow of the space and really cramped movement. While the work triangle was perfect, the dark wood cabinets and laminate countertops were definitely a thing of the past. So, we decided to make some big changes to improve functionality.

The two most transformative changes were the removal of the peninsula and the opening up of the wall between the kitchen and living room. This created a more open and spacious feel in both the kitchen and living room areas. The wall opening now has bar height seating for dining and doubles as a buffet during entertaining. Plus, we added new pendant lighting to the bar area.

We also said goodbye to the built-in pantry and hello to a full height pantry cabinet, providing more storage space. The addition of roll-out trays made everyday items easily accessible, and a built-in trash can pullout made hiding trash cans a breeze. We increased the height of the cabinets from 30 inches to 36 inches and trimmed the tops to the ceiling, giving the kitchen a fresh and modern look and more storage space.

We wrapped up the project by removing the popcorn ceiling texture and installing durable luxury vinyl plank flooring, along with a fresh coat of paint. This elevated the overall look and feel of the home to a more modern style. All of these changes were completed in just 8 days, from start to finish!