Woolworth Kitchen Remodel

Once a long, narrow space burdened by clutter and dated finishes, the Woolworth Kitchen has been transformed into a streamlined, contemporary environment that balances functionality with refined design. The renovation maximizes the existing footprint to create an open, accessible kitchen and introduces a simple, well-organized home office—all while ensuring wheelchair accessibility.

At the heart of the new kitchen is a custom cast-in-place concrete island, accented with black quartz, and framed from above by laminated maple ceiling panels. The appearance of boiling water inspired the design of the ceiling panels, which were executed using computer modeling programs and fabricated with a CNC milling machine. The dynamic, boat-shaped island retains the wood texture from its formwork and leans outward as it curves through the narrow space. Behind the island, a custom-designed LED lighting panel that slowly cycles through a variety of colors highlights the central area and adds a calming ambience to the kitchen. To help simplify the perimeter, custom-designed cherry doors and stainless steel hardware conceal the washer, dryer, ironing board, and closets while the built-in home office is a simply organized layout for the efficient management of the household.