Makeover of the Week: Designer Tiffany Brooks Takes an Outdated Kitchen From Drab to Fab

Before:

“There wasn’t much to love in this gloomy '70’s kitchen, with its brown cabinets, laminate countertops, outdated peninsula, and its lampshade masquerading as a pendant,” says interior designer Tiffany Brooks. “It was depressing enough to make anyone want to eat out!”

After:

“This family of five needed more space, which meant a more efficient floorplan,” notes Brooks, who removed a wall between the small kitchen and den to accommodate a dining table and seating for six.

“We remedied some eyesores, including an exposed soffit, by concealing it with cabinetry. We also replaced the dated tile floor with scratch-resistant bamboo hardwoods and converted the appliances to all stainless steel.”

What Changed:

• Color theme: Shades of gray, black, and white give this space a bold and modern feel.
• Cabinets: Clean-lined cabinets create a sleek look when paired with lucite hardware.
• Countertops: Gray veining in the stain-resistant, white quartz countertops tie in nicely with the cabinet color.
• Window treatment: The polyblend custom shade filters in light even when closed, while the roller mechanism makes it easy to operate.
• Tile: The hexagon pattern on the marble backsplash is vintage yet modern looking.
• Lighting: Three contemporary pendants made of spiky metal stems create a focal point over the island.
• Appliances: Stainless steel appliances provide a fresh update, including a farmhouse apron sink, island beverage center, and range hood.
• Stools: The counter stools are covered in a gray Sunbrella fabric for easy spot cleaning.

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Atlas Homewares Optimism Pull $25.00

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MSI Surfaces Fairy White Quartz Countertop Varies

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Infinity Thassos & Ming Green Hexagon Marble Tile $39.00

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Kelly Wearstler for Visual Comfort Strada Small Sconce $489.00

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Laurel Foundry Modern Farmhouse Shop Taube Counter & Bar Stool $158.00

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