Straight on view of the kitchen in the New Brighton upgrade project. A white island with a waterfall countertop and four dark wood barstools. Grey and white cabinets line the kitchen and an overhead stove vent hood can be seen.
The New Brighton Upgrade kitchen's sink with surrounding white countertops, white upper cabinets with both closed and open shelves, and dark grey lower cabinets that include a wine refrigerator.
The New Brighton Upgrade renovated kitchen and living area view from the dining room. A row of grey lower kitchen cabinets and center island, both with white countertops.
Built in corner desk in the New Brighton Upgrade renovation project with surrounding white cabinetry and a black swivel chair. A floating shelf above the desk holds a framed piece of art and a plant.
One side of the center island in the New Brighton Upgrade kitchen renovation with the stove, and across from it the kitchen sink and wine fridge. White upper cabinets with dark grey lowers. White marble countertops.
The dark grey, accessible lower cabinets of the New Brighton Upgrade kitchen renovation that easily pull out.
The dark grey, accessible lower cabinets of the New Brighton Upgrade kitchen renovation pulled all the way out, showing the cooking utensils and ingredients store vertically inside.
The large central island in the New Brighton Upgrade kitchen renovation with a white waterfall, marble countertop. Surrounding white upper cabinetry and a stovetop vent hood over the island. Four dark wood, high-top stools are pushed into the island.
A hidden cabinet coffee bar station enclosed in white cabinetry in the New Brighton Upgrade kitchen renovation.
A hidden cabinet coffee bar station in white cabinetry in the New Brighton Upgrade kitchen renovation. The cabinet doors are open which reveal kitchen items stored inside including a stand mixer and a toaster.
A view of the central kitchen island and seating area in the New Brighton Upgrade remodel. The white marble, waterfall countertop on the island shows the grey veining in the stone.
Another dark grey, accessible lower cabinet of the New Brighton Upgrade kitchen renovation that easily pulls out.
Another dark grey, accessible lower cabinet of the New Brighton Upgrade kitchen renovation pulled all the way out, showing the Tupperware store neatly inside.
A main section of the countertop workspace in the New Brighton Upgrade renovation with grey lower cabinets and a white marble countertop.

New Brighton Upgrade

This home upgrade included a full-scale renovation of the existing kitchen and living spaces.

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New Brighton Upgrade

This home upgrade included a full-scale renovation of the existing kitchen and living spaces.

The newly designed areas include bright daylighting as well as efficient and open floor plans, an example of a passive design strategy in action. Smart kitchen storage solutions for appliances keep the counter spaces clean and useable while increasing accessibility.

Completed

2019

Team

Shelter, Urban Abode Builders, Safe Haven SE

Photographer

Spacecrafting

Straight on view of the kitchen in the New Brighton upgrade project. A white island with a waterfall countertop and four dark wood barstools. Grey and white cabinets line the kitchen and an overhead stove vent hood can be seen.
The New Brighton Upgrade kitchen's sink with surrounding white countertops, white upper cabinets with both closed and open shelves, and dark grey lower cabinets that include a wine refrigerator.
The New Brighton Upgrade renovated kitchen and living area view from the dining room. A row of grey lower kitchen cabinets and center island, both with white countertops.
Built in corner desk in the New Brighton Upgrade renovation project with surrounding white cabinetry and a black swivel chair. A floating shelf above the desk holds a framed piece of art and a plant.
One side of the center island in the New Brighton Upgrade kitchen renovation with the stove, and across from it the kitchen sink and wine fridge. White upper cabinets with dark grey lowers. White marble countertops.
The dark grey, accessible lower cabinets of the New Brighton Upgrade kitchen renovation that easily pull out.
The dark grey, accessible lower cabinets of the New Brighton Upgrade kitchen renovation pulled all the way out, showing the cooking utensils and ingredients store vertically inside.
The large central island in the New Brighton Upgrade kitchen renovation with a white waterfall, marble countertop. Surrounding white upper cabinetry and a stovetop vent hood over the island. Four dark wood, high-top stools are pushed into the island.
A hidden cabinet coffee bar station enclosed in white cabinetry in the New Brighton Upgrade kitchen renovation.
A hidden cabinet coffee bar station in white cabinetry in the New Brighton Upgrade kitchen renovation. The cabinet doors are open which reveal kitchen items stored inside including a stand mixer and a toaster.
A view of the central kitchen island and seating area in the New Brighton Upgrade remodel. The white marble, waterfall countertop on the island shows the grey veining in the stone.
Another dark grey, accessible lower cabinet of the New Brighton Upgrade kitchen renovation that easily pulls out.
Another dark grey, accessible lower cabinet of the New Brighton Upgrade kitchen renovation pulled all the way out, showing the Tupperware store neatly inside.
A main section of the countertop workspace in the New Brighton Upgrade renovation with grey lower cabinets and a white marble countertop.