Location:Oconomowoc, WisconsinSize: 340 square feet (32 square meters); 17 by 20 feetHomeowners’ Request:A couple nearing retirement contacted Christina Kolb to refresh their lake house to better entertain family and friends. The top priority was remodeling the kitchen and creating a great room where they could cook, eat, and relax with guests. Since this is a lake home, they wanted to use shades of blue in the design and take advantage of the gorgeous lake view and the sunsets wherever possible.
Kitchen Island Idea: Open Seating Area
The kitchen was opened and enhanced with a large navy island. The new island, featuring Cambria quartz countertops, has seating for six and plenty of gathering space around it. With the new layout, guests sitting at the island can have a better view of the lake.
Other Special Features:
Butcher block prep station on the opposite island end.
Oversize range hood.
Subway tile backsplash with dark grout and a herringbone pattern accent area over the range.
The island also features a prep sink and a “sandwich fridge” that stores frequently used sandwich items like meats, cheeses, pickles, and condiments.
