Project Overview: This remodel of a classic mid-century brick ranch transformed an outdated kitchen and dining space into a sophisticated sanctuary, vastly improving function while also showcasing the homeowner’s personal style.

Client Description: A bachelor and his loyal Bernese Mountain Dog needed more than just a kitchen; they required a space that balanced understated elegance with rock-solid practicality. Their lifestyle became the blueprint for every design decision, from the first sketch to the final detail.

Design Solutions: Our holistic architectural and interior design team orchestrated a seamless merger of kitchen and dining spaces, orienting the space toward a new screened porch overlooking an unexpectedly expansive backyard. We specified dark green cabinets that whisper rather than shout, complemented by a natural palette of black, white, wood, and exposed brick. Bespoke elements abound: rift-sawn white oak cabinetry, a clever sliding panel above the coffee station that hints at hidden functionality, and a classic PH 5 pendant lamp that elevates the cantilevered banquette and transforms a simple seating area into a design moment.

Outcomes: The completed project stands as a testament to timeless design, anchoring this charming mid-century home for a new generation. Double doors now open to a screened porch, creating a fluid indoor-outdoor experience that embraces Central Indiana's ever-changing climate — a sanctuary for both man and mountain dog.

Photography by Sarah Shields.