2025
Harding Boulevard Kitchen
Richmond Hill
Category:
Kitchen
Duration:
6 weeks
Countertop:
Calcatta Premio
Cabinetry:
AGT Matte White, Flat Panel
This kitchen makeover embraces a modern minimalist design, emphasizing clean lines, high-contrast accents, and a bright, uncluttered environment.
The kitchen features a classic C-shaped layout, maximizing both countertop workspace and cabinetry for practical storage and efficient workflow. Flat-panel white cabinetry with sharp black hardware creates a crisp and contemporary effect, further enhanced by the seamless white countertops and subtle veining in the full-height backsplash. Stainless steel appliances add a sleek industrial note, while understated window blinds and a single potted plant at the sink maintain the minimalist spirit. The warm, medium-toned wood flooring introduces organic texture and balances the otherwise cool, monochrome palette, resulting in a kitchen that combines high functionality with an inviting visual warmth.
Details
Color Palette
A white foundation dominates, used across cabinetry, countertops, walls, and backsplash, with striking black hardware as the main accent. Additional contrast comes from stainless steel appliances and the warm, reddish-brown tone of the wood floor.
Materials and Textures
Smooth, matte white cabinetry pairs with glossy, marble-look engineered stone (or quartz) countertops and backsplash for a sleek, reflective quality. Satin black metal hardware introduces a tactile contrast, while stainless steel appliances add a hint of shine. The hardwood flooring brings richness and a natural grain, softening the otherwise crisp, contemporary feel.
Lighting
Natural light streams in through a sizable window above the sink, supplemented by a central globe ceiling fixture that provides warm, diffuse illumination. Simple, slatted blinds offer privacy and light control without disrupting the clean architectural lines of the space.