Montclair NJ kitchen transformation

I am so excited to share the photos from this amazing kitchen transformation in Montclair NJ. My clients have such a charming home from the 1920’s and their kitchen was in need of a makeover because it was lacking storage and space. We were able to add an additional window and functional island, as well as more cabinets, by removing a little nook in between the kitchen and dining room.

For the cabinets, we selected a really pretty green/grey color that pairs so perfectly with the soapstone countertops and new wood floors stained Early American.

I love the open shelves in this corner - we had them stained a tiny bit darker than the floors (Provincial) which is such a great contrast to the hand-cut subway tiles and cabinet color.

The farmhouse sink not only looks beautiful but provides so much space - who wouldn’t want to wash dishes right here?!

We selected the soapstone after looking at many slabs at the stoneyard and I am so thrilled with the end result. There is nothing like a natural stone, especially in a 100 year old home.

Here is a BEFORE photo so that you can see where we started. Notice how removing that nook on the left really opened up the space.

Having an additional window in the kitchen also allows for so much more natural light.

Christie Adams Design is a Bergen County interior designer based in Wyckoff and specializes in whole house renovations, new builds and room transformations. Christie works as an NJ interior designer and decorator in Ridgewood, Glen Rock, Allendale, Ramsey, Ho-Ho-Kus, Franklin Lakes, Montclair and North Haledon just to name a few.

Christie’s background as a graphic designer and photographer allows her to create homes that are artistic and unique to every client. Her mission is to create spaces that are both beautiful and functional for her clients. Christie loves the elevated modern farmhouse, modern rustic and modern / traditional aesthetic.

Here is a side by side before and after of this Montclair kitchen transformation!

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Working with an interior designer / decorator can save you money in the long run by avoiding costly mistakes or getting furniture that doesn’t really fit the space properly. If you have a new home in Bergen County that you recently purchased or are doing an addition or renovation in the Northern NJ area I’d love to learn more about your project and share how I can help as your interior designer.

Bergen County Kitchen Design in Wyckoff NJ

So many people tried to talk me out of #carraramarble countertops in our kitchen. I am so happy I didn’t listen. I did my research reading countless blogs and articles about marble in kitchens. I visited 8 stone yards until I found the perfect slab. After almost a year I love these countertops as much as the day they were installed. 

Marble is not for everyone. If you are going to feel stressed out everytime you cook or host a party because you think there are going to be stains from every spill, then I wouldn't get marble.  We cook in our kitchen almost every night- the day that our marble was installed my daughter made ice cream in our kitchen. We host a lot of parties. We have spilled red wine, tomato sauce, salsa, you name it.  I don't sweat it. I wipe it up and it's totally fine!!  We don't have a single stain on our marble.  It's honed which is more forgiving than polished.  And it was sealed the day it was installed which also helps.  There is some etching that you can only notice in certain light BUT our granite in our old kitchen also had etching so that isn't strictly something that occurs with marble.  And nobody else notices the etching.

Morale of the story is to get what you LOVE. Whatever you have your heart set on.  If you don't you could always have regrets which could cost more time and money in the long-run to remedy. 

Are you dreaming of a new kitchen? I would love to help you design your brand new kitchen or give your current kitchen a refresh!  I can help you pick out your backsplash tile, paint, hardware, lighting, faucet, sink, you name it!  If you are in northern NJ (within 45 minutes of Wyckoff in Bergen County) then this can all be done in person. If you are outside of my travel area than I can help you remotely via email.