A functional upgrade
Built circa 1912, this waterfront home in Falmouth, Maine had almost everything the clients wanted when they purchased it in 2010—except their ideal kitchen. The space was characterized by dark, outdated cabinetry, low hanging soffits that housed lighting, and an unfortunate “U” configuration that created “isolation and bottlenecks around the bar and kitchen island.”
Undeterred, they purchased the property and decided to take on the major renovation five years later. Within that time, the clients were able to firmly pinpoint the functional downfalls of the original kitchen, as well as identify what their needs were in creating a family and entertaining space. “Because of its location in the heart of the home, it had to be done smoothly and quickly. The Knickerbocker team really understood that and made it happen.”