Crafted in Contrast

Project Overview

This soft yet striking kitchen remodel in the heart of the Sixth Ave West neighborhood in Golden, Colorado awakens the entire main floor with contrast and clarity. A once-cramped layout with a heavy drop ceiling and boxed-in walls was transformed into a peaceful, open-concept sanctuary for hosting. Sleek cabinetry, stone surfaces, and a thoughtful two-island solution bring balance to beauty, delivering the clients’ dream for a timeless, serene kitchen that feels just as good as it looks. Anchoring the space is a custom-built architectural range hood, sleek and geometric in form, adding sculptural interest and grounding the black-and-white palette with strength and style.

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Project Highlights

Objectives

• Expand a tight kitchen footprint without altering the home’s exterior structure
• Create a more functional layout for both cooking and entertaining
• Introduce ample hidden storage and appliance concealment
• Establish a timeless, traditional aesthetic rooted in craftsman design
• Incorporate warmth through natural materials and mixed metals
  

Design Challenges

• Drop ceiling housed all second-floor HVAC supply/return and major electrical
• Second-floor toilet drain and plumbing stack ran through kitchen ceiling
• Clients desired a 15’ island in a 12’ wide x 20’ long space
• Load-bearing wall limited expansion into the dining area
  

Design Solutions

• Rerouted HVAC to a furred-out section of the load-bearing wall
• Reworked plumbing drain into floor joists and concealed stack behind pantry
• Minimized drop ceiling to a clean soffit over buffet cabinetry
• Split large island into two 6’ islands with a 3’ walkway to maintain traffic flow and visual balance
• Reduced island cabinet depth to 21” to subtly increase circulation
  

Special Features

• Italian Super White Dolomite countertops in a satin finish, sourced from two different suppliers for perfect matching
• Custom cabinetry by Diamond with black glass-front uppers on white boxes
• Honey bronze hardware on dark-stained maple cabinetry for warmth and sparkle
• Hidden appliance garage with lift-up door for a clean coffee station aesthetic
  
• Layered lighting and mixed finishes for soft contrast and transitional elegance
• Over 40 total cabinets, three-piece crown molding, and two islands for dual hosting/prep functionality‍
• Custom smart-lit wall niches designed to showcase personal art, integrated with Google Home for mood-based lighting control

Discover what’s possible with VL Builders. We deliver stress-free, in-budget home remodeling in Lakewood, Golden, Arvada, and the Denver area.

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