Capitol Hill Row House Kitchen Remodeling Project Spotlight
The Wentworth team recently completed a galley kitchen remodeling project in Washington, DC. The Siebeckers, who live in a townhouse / row house in Capitol Hill, decided they needed a new kitchen with more space and counter surfaces. They wanted a warm and cozy kitchen—a blend of rustic and traditional—with design elements that work with an older home.
Before the remodel
DC Kitchen Remodeling Details
Their kitchen was narrow with hardly any counter space and walls that looked drab and bare. The Wentworth team completely transformed the space.
View more kitchen photos in our gallery, and keep reading to read the details of this remodel!
Countertops
We put in new granite countertops that have a marble-like quality due to the veining. The marble countertop look is extremely popular, but marble isn’t as durable as granite, so we found unique granite to use for the Siebeckers’ kitchen.
We also put a deep farm sink in the kitchen peninsula, which is great for both preparing food and washing the dishes.
Storage
The Siebeckers needed more space in their kitchen, so we used custom-built narrow floor-to-ceiling shelving to provide as much additional storage as possible. The shelving unit measures 9 inches long and 4 inches deep (though it isn’t as deep as you may think, it really maximizes storage).
Flooring
The Siebeckers preferred the wood flooring look, but their kitchen is on a concrete slab, which can cause moisture problems if real wood is applied directly to the concrete. Instead we used porcelain tile flooring, which resembles wood plank flooring and has a rustic feel.
Cabinetry
The simple white cabinets match the clients’ aesthetic preferences—and the white helps lighten the overall space. Flat, recessed cabinetry doors also complement older style homes and visually enhance the space.
Other
Our team also:
- Decided on subway tile backsplash (subway tile is one of the top materials to use for backsplashes)
- Used bead board to form the wainscot
- Incorporated a microwave drawer, which is ideal for smaller kitchens because it can save counter space and doesn’t have the bulky look of a microwave over the cooking range
Kitchen Remodeling Results
Now the Siebeckers’ new kitchen looks bright and cheerful, and there is a lot more counter space and storage space.
Visit our portfolio to see more pictures of this Capitol Hill kitchen remodel, and contact us if you’re ready for an initial design consultation for your home!
Our kitchen remodel was also featured in Hill Rag, a Washington, DC-based community newspaper.
