2025
Woodmount Project
Newmarket
Category:
Kitchen
Duration:
6 weeks
Countertop:
Lucent Quartz White Jade
Cabinetry:
MDF Painted
This kitchen update highlights transitional styling with freshly refaced cabinetry, lucent quartz countertops, and a blend of modern functionality and classic warmth.
The kitchen features a U-shaped layout that maximizes work space and creates an open flow to adjacent rooms, with cabinetry that has been fully refaced for a refreshed, harmonious look. The upper cabinets are a bright, soft white, while lower cabinets present a complementary off-white or light cream, all with sleek matte black hardware that introduces a contemporary contrast. Lucent quartz countertops, with their subtle marbling, add both elegance and durability, and are paired with a tan travertine-style backsplash for a touch of rustic texture. Warm hardwood floors ground the space, while the integration of new soft-closing mechanisms demonstrates an emphasis on both quiet function and refined detail. The result is a bright, balanced kitchen that feels up-to-date but inviting, with carefully considered finishes enhancing both style and utility.
Details
Color Palette
This kitchen is anchored by a base of soft white and light cream cabinetry, complemented by the crisp white of the quartz countertops. Warm beige and tan tones from the backsplash and natural wood flooring add depth, while matte black hardware serves as a striking accent.
Materials and Textures
Primary materials include painted wood cabinetry with a smooth satin finish, quartz countertops offering a polished yet subtle marbled surface, and travertine-look ceramic or stone tiles for the backsplash, which bring tactile variation. The hardware is metal with a matte finish, and the flooring consists of light oak planks, providing a softer, natural grain underfoot.
Lighting
Lighting is provided by directional ceiling track lights in the center of the room and multi-fixture pendant lights visible near the refrigerator, delivering adjustable, ambient illumination. Large windows near the sink bring in abundant natural daylight, while their simple, unadorned frames maintain a clean aesthetic free of visual clutter.