RESIDENTIAL KITCHEN RENOVATION

This residential kitchen renovation focused on improving functionality, circulation, and connection to the adjacent dining space. Starhaus developed and visualized multiple layout strategies, ultimately refining a peninsula configuration that balances prep space, seating, and clear movement through the home. Material and lighting choices were curated to feel warm and contemporary, with visualization used as a decision-making tool before construction. Ongoing guidance helped translate design intent into the renovation process, resulting in a flexible kitchen suited for daily living and hosting.

The design was informed by the client’s personal taste and lifestyle, with a focus on creating a kitchen that feels both tailored and practical. The intent was to expand counter workspace and storage while working strictly within the existing square footage of the room. Through careful layout planning and cabinetry strategies, the project maximizes functionality without increasing the footprint, resulting in a more efficient and comfortable everyday kitchen.

• Style Influence: Realistic residential visualization with a focus on clarity and buildability

• Spatial Focus: Expanding counter workspace, improving circulation, and integrating informal seating within the existing footprint

• Palette: Warm contemporary neutrals with durable, everyday materials and soft layered lighting

• Mood: Clean, approachable, and functional

• Client Discovery: Initial consultation to understand goals, constraints, and personal taste

• Existing Conditions Review: Analysis of the existing kitchen layout and square footage constraints

• Concept Development: Multiple layout strategies tested, including island and peninsula configurations

• Visualization: High-quality renderings used to evaluate spatial performance, finishes, and lighting

• Design Iteration: Refinement based on client feedback and functional testing of circulation and storage

• Design Finalization: Selection of final layout, materials, and key detailing

The renovation results in a kitchen that is more functional, spacious, and integrated with the surrounding living areas while staying within the original footprint. Expanded counter space and improved storage support everyday cooking and hosting, while the peninsula creates a casual social zone that connects kitchen and dining. Through careful planning and visualization, the final design balances practicality with a warm, contemporary atmosphere, providing a flexible backdrop for daily routines and gatherings.

• Homeowners renovating within an existing footprint who want to maximize counter space and storage without expanding square footage

• Clients who benefit from visualization-driven decision making before committing to construction

• Households that value kitchens as social spaces and want integrated seating and circulation for everyday use and hosting