A Compact Park Slope Kitchen Gets More Storage and Function
After two years in their one-bedroom Park Slope home, Erin and Mark were ready to rethink a kitchen filled with laminate surfaces and retro appliances. The couple wanted an updated space that worked better for everyday cooking and entertaining while making smarter use of the room they already had.
They already knew who they wanted to work with. Erin and Mark had previously hired the same Sweeten contractor for a bathroom update, and that experience gave them confidence in bringing him back for their Park Slope kitchen renovation.
- Homeowners: Erin, a film distributor, and Mark, an editor and journalist
- Where: Park Slope, Brooklyn, New York
- Primary renovation: The kitchen received white quartzite countertops, ceiling-high storage, painted white cabinetry, custom appliance integration, under- and over-cabinet lighting, built-in speakers, and illuminated glass-front cabinets.
A Park Slope kitchen renovation starts with a familiar contractor
For two years, Erin and Mark made their existing kitchen work. Its laminate surfaces and older appliances, however, no longer matched what they wanted from the space.
Because the couple had already worked with their contractor on a bathroom project, they returned to him for the kitchen. Our contractor’s team took on the project, bringing the couple’s plans for a brighter and more functional kitchen to life. Sweeten brings homeowners an exceptional renovation experience by personally matching trusted general contractors to your project, while offering expert guidance and support—at no cost to you. Renovate expertly with Sweeten
New finishes brighten the kitchen
After 3.5 weeks of construction, the kitchen had a noticeably different look and feel. White quartzite countertops replaced the previous laminate surfaces, while cabinetry extending to the ceiling added more storage and helped make better use of the available vertical space.
The cabinets arrived unfinished, so the contractor painted them white on site. The lighter cabinetry paired with the new counters helped give the finished Park Slope kitchen remodel a brighter appearance.
Custom cabinetry brings the appliances together
Storage wasn’t the only focus. The contractor also built a custom unit that incorporated the washer and dryer alongside the refrigerator, allowing these larger appliances to fit more seamlessly into the surrounding white cabinetry.
That built-in approach gave the kitchen a more unified look while supporting the improved function Erin and Mark wanted from the room. Rather than having the appliances visually separated from the cabinetry, the custom work helped them feel like part of the overall kitchen design.
Layers of lighting add character to the cabinetry
Our contractor added lighting both above and below the cabinets. They also incorporated a speaker system directly into the cabinetry, bringing another useful feature into the kitchen without separating it from the surrounding design.
The glass-front cabinets received another lighting detail. Small LED strips illuminate them from within, turning the cabinets into a visual feature as well as another place for storage.
A brighter, more efficient Park Slope kitchen
What began as an outdated kitchen became a brighter and more efficient space with more storage, integrated appliances, layered lighting, and carefully finished cabinetry. White quartzite counters and ceiling-high cabinets helped give the room its cleaner new look, while the custom details made the kitchen work more cohesively as a whole.
For Erin and Mark, the project also continued a contractor relationship that had already worked well during their previous bathroom update. The finished kitchen gave the couple a more functional space after two years of making do with the original setup in their Park Slope home.
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Frequently asked questions
What are some common ways to add more storage to a kitchen?
Some common ways to add more storage to a kitchen are extending cabinetry to the ceiling and using custom built-ins around larger appliances. Glass-front cabinets can also provide additional storage while keeping frequently used items visible and organized.
How can lighting affect the look and feel of a renovated kitchen?
Lighting can affect the look and feel of a renovated kitchen by making the space feel brighter and highlighting key features throughout the room. Under-cabinet, over-cabinet, and interior cabinet lighting can also add depth while drawing attention to the cabinetry and finishes.
