--- title: Into the Woods - Deslaurier Custom Cabinets description: This charming transitional kitchen effortlessly blended classic and contemporary styles, creating a welcoming and functional area. image: https://www.deslaurier.com/hubfs/Into%20the%20Woods%201.jpg --- Filter ** Contains Style Modern Traditional Transitional Type Bathroom Closet Custom Millwork Kitchen Tags 73323 73701 73936 Alpine and Maple Apron Sink Bar Seating Bathroom Bathroom Vanity Berenson Hardware Brass Fixtures Brooklyn on Brookfield Built-in Appliances Built-In Microwave Built-in Oven Built-in Range Hood Bulk Head Trim Bulkhead Trim Butler Pantry Ceiling Crown Champagne Bronze Faucets Chrome Finishes Clear Glass Coffee Bar Color: Flagstone Color: Pumice Colour: Acrylux Grey Colour: Alpine White Colour: Ashton White Colour: Black Forest Colour: Brittania Blue Colour: Brooklyn Colour: Classic White Colour: Ebony Colour: Fossil Colour: Grey Mountain Colour: Lichen Colour: Moonlight Colour: Portland Colour: Pumice Colour: Rain Colour: Riverstone Cherry Colour: Sage Colour: Sand Orleans Oak Colour: Sandstone & Sandstone Glaze Colour: Sea Blue Colour: Soapstone Colour: Wellington White Colour: Westport White Colour: Winchester Blue Colour: Winter White Contemporary Contemporary Cherry Cooktop Counter Depth Fridge Counter Name: New Quay Countertop Name : Calacatta Gold Countertop Name: Alpine Mist Countertop Name: Borghini Gold Quartz Countertop Name: Silestone Miami White Countertop Name: Windermere Countertop Supplier: Caesarstone Countertop Supplier: Silestone Countertop: Caesarstone Countertop: Calacatta Arno Countertop: Calacatta Laza Countertop: Cambria Countertop: Dekton Countertop: Et Marquina Countertop: Eternal Bella Quartz Countertop: HanStone Aspen Quartz Countertop: Hanstone Quartz Countertop: Hanstone Strato Quartz Countertop: Lusso Quartz Countertop: Quartz Montauk Countertop: Quartzite Countertop: Silestone Crown Molding custom colour match Custom Decorative Range Hood Custom Pantry Custom Stain Custom Wine Rack Decor Column Divider tray Door Style: Bayview Door Style: Brickfield Door Style: Brookfield Door Style: Diciotto Slab Door Style: Icefield Door Style: Legnano Slab Door Style: Lichfield Door Style: Litchfield Door Style: Modica Door Style: Northfield Door Style: Ragusa Door Style: Royalfield Door Style: Stepfield Door Style: Torino Door Style: Urban Door Style: Urban II Door Style: Urban Slab Door Style: Wakefield Double Sinks Drawer Organizer Drawer Style: Antaro Farmhouse Finish: Cement Finish: Clear Finish: Dark Grey Silk Finish: Glacier Grey Silk Finish: Shale Finish: Wellington White Fireplace Facade Floating Shelves Floating Shelves Colour: Flagstone Maple Floating Shelves: Cherry Floating Shelves: Maple Floating Shelves: Oak Flush Bulkhead Trim Full-Height Backsplash Functional Storage Furniture Toe Kick Glass Cabinetry Glass Shelves Gold Accents Granite Hardware: Black Hardware: Brushed Brass Hardware: Brushed Gold Hardware: Brushed Nickel Hardware: Champagne Bronze Hardware: Dark Oiled Bronze Hardware: Gold Hardware: Graphite Hardware: Matte Black Hardware: Polished Nickel Hardware: Royal Gold Hardware: Satin Nickel Hidden Range Hood Hidden Valance Island Panel Colour: Black Island Panel Species: Cherry Island Panel Species: MDF Island Panel Style: Urban Slab Island Seating Island Sink Kitchen Kitchen Island Larder Laundry Room Light & Open Light Valance Makeup Vanity Maple Butcherblock Microwave Cabinet Modern Mullion Doors Open Shelving Paneled Refrigerator Pendant Lights Prep Sink Pull-Out Cutting Board pullout racks Quartz Quartz Backsplash Quartz Flooring Recessed Light Valance Sconce Lighting Seedy Glass Semi-Antique Glass Slab Door Slide-In Stove Species: Acrylux Species: Birch Species: Cherry Species: European Textured Melamine Species: MDF Species: Oak Species: PET Species: Polyester Species: Red Oak Species: Thermofoil Species: Walnut Spice Pull-Outs spice rack Stain: Black Coffee Stain: Cattail Stain: Chocolate Stain: Driftwood Stain: Ebony Stain: Latte Stain: Log Cabin Stain: Nordik Stain: Sandy Beach Stain: Saxony Stainless Steel Standard Toe Kick Stemware Holder Subway Tiles Suspended Vanity test Traditional Transitional Design Two Tone Kitchen Undermount Sink Veined Quartz Vertical Light Sconce Walk-In Closet Walk-in Shower Wall Chimney Hood Fan Wall Oven Walnut Accent Walnut Floating Shelves Warm-Tones Water Glass Waterfall End Waterfall Island Wet Bar White and Black Kitchen White Cabinetry White Quartz Wine Fridge Wine Rack Clear all 1-0 of 0 projects # Into the Woods ![](https://www.deslaurier.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Alanna-4-cropped-cu%20(2).jpg?width=300&height=200&name=Alanna-4-cropped-cu%20(2).jpg) Design by [Alanna Wharton](https://www.deslaurier.com/en-ca/showcase/author/alanna-wharton) [ Request a Consultation ](https://www.deslaurier.com/en-ca/showcase/into-the-woods#request-consultation_1) - 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It’s where meals turn into cherished memories, from morning gatherings to baking birthday cakes, sharing stories, and passing down family recipes. It's more than just a place to cook; it's where quality time becomes unforgettable moments. For a family of 5 whose kitchen was falling apart and losing key functionality, a complete transformation was required. We, at Deslaurier, tapped our award-winning designer Alanna Wharton to transform their space with purpose.  ### The Challenge In a challenge to redefine the heart of their home, the kitchen would need to undergo a transformative update, merging functionality and meaning. The family's desire for a modern aesthetic and a reduction in visual weight would become the baseline for the design that is not only contemporary but also open, inviting, and boldly expressive. The result would need to provide a culinary atmosphere of warmth and sophistication. ### The Game Plan  To tackle this kitchen redesign, our primary focus was optimizing the spatial dynamics. Given the kitchen area featured a lower ceiling compared to the adjacent rooms, we strategically reimagined the design to streamline the view from all angles. The initial setup was burdened with plenty of bulky wall cabinetry, contributing to a visually overwhelming atmosphere. To counteract this, our approach would need to involve the removal of heavy wall cabinetry while elevating the functionality of the tall and base cabinets, ensuring efficient storage solutions for our clients.  To further alleviate the visual weight and introduce the touch of modernity, we opted for a more open concept by replacing traditional wall cabinetry with a combination of glass cabinets and floating shelves. This not only lightened the overall aesthetic but also crafted a sense of openness and sophistication throughout the kitchen space. ### The Result This charming transitional kitchen effortlessly blended classic and contemporary styles, creating a welcoming and functional area.  Cabinetry The perimeter wall and tall cabinetry featured our “Brickfield” stepped shaker doors in our “Black Forest” dark green painted MDF. In contrast, the base cabinetry boasted our “Lichfield” narrow rail shaker style doors in our warm, medium brown “Morning Dove” stain on red oak. Creating a timeless and pleasing atmosphere, this combination set the tone for the entire kitchen. Counterspace The countertops and backsplash from [Urban Quarry](https://urbanquarry.ca/) were crafted from the durable Cambria "Colton" quartz material, providing a seamless and visually appealing surface for culinary adventures. Along the range wall, a practical quartz ledge not only enhanced practicality but also added to the interest and character of the overall design. Appliances Integrated seamlessly into the cabinetry were various panelled appliances, including a fridge, freezer, and wine columns, a two-drawer dishwasher and handy refrigerator drawer appliances, and a built-in espresso machine. The custom-built decorative range hood and a 36-inch-wide commercial-style gas range took centre stage in this design to top it off. Storage Solutions Smart storage solutions were scattered throughout the kitchen because as you know with a larger family, the more useful space for organization the better. A tall pantry cabinet featuring convenient interior rollout shelves and an appliance garage cabinet finished this solution, creating a clutter-free countertop.  Seating Space Most importantly, the heart of the kitchen is the large island with a rounded-edge seating area. The island incorporated an additional prep sink, promoting seamless workflow and convenience. This cozy and conversational space for the homeowners to gather is where their memories will be made.  Personalization To finish the project and add a personal touch, we showcased the clients’ cherished items. A glass door curio-style wall cabinet with a custom-stained oak interior became a decorative focal point, completing the charm and character of this culinary haven. 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