Project: Sugar Lakes Home Renovated Kitchen & Closets

project details

This Sugar Land, Texas, home near Houston is surrounded by lakes and nature. Its homeowners wanted to bring that naturalness and the brightness into their remodeled interiors with a minimal aesthetic in the highly functional spaces. For example, using toe-kick lighting in the kitchen and light-up countertops in her closet were some of the modern conveniences that amped up the functionality. The one exception to the bright and light style was His closet where he wanted a warmer manly look.

kitchen

The minimal white kitchen was given a playfulness by combining 3 different textures. To maximize functionality of the space while keeping a sleek aesthetic, perimeter cabinets extended to the ceiling and the island had added storage behind. Glass backsplashes reflected the nature just outside and bounced light from the backyard pool and windows.

photography by Steve Chenn

kitchen finishes & appliances

her closet

Glass doors and mirrored doors in the closet along with using white and toffee visually enlarged the space. The 11-foot ceiling height was maximized by taking the cabinets all the way to the ceiling. To ensure the heightened space is functional, pull-down rods ensure her hanging items are within convenient reach.

Countertop: Walker Zanger Magna Glass Polar White with light-up light

his closet

Darker masculine colors and features such as a leather upholstered bench on the island added a manly aesthetic to his closet. Plenty of LED lighting in shelves and recessed lights in the ceilings keep it bright. A mixture of hanging storage, drawers, glass-enclosed cabinets, and custom shoe storage were personalized to his wardrobe.

Countertop: Sapien Stone Bright Onyx Polished