With the eye and experience of a designer, anything is possible. Kitchen and bathroom designer Diane Kazan has been in the business since 2000. Diane’s visual talent, industry relationships, and unparalleled communication and organization make her a trusted expert in the Franklin
area. Ultimately, her goal is to bring the owner’s vision to life and instill joy in their renovated space while respecting their budget.
Jamie and Ed Warner confided in Diane and Ingram Steyer Construction to remodel the kitchen, master bathroom, and their teenage girl’s bathroom in their ranch-style home this year. The Warner’s kitchen renovation encompasses five prime examples of what can be done to revive the look and operability of a kitchen. All white kitchens are becoming a thing of the past, so Diane encouraged them to play with color, materials, and distinctive elements to create interactive layers. Everyone deep cleans in the spring, but why not take it a step further?
1. 2cm Countertops
Rather than 3cm, but just as durable. The industry is moving to thinner, sleek counters to prep meals. It compliments the minimalist trend we’re seeing with home decor. The porcelain countertops by Dekton are heat, scratch, and stain resistant. The Warners chose two different colors to create contrast. Their existing black island now has a metal looking countertop and there is a concrete infused style on the surround.
2. Sonic-inspired Ice Machine
Have your beloved drive-in’s crushed ice in the comfort of your home. The Warners specifically chose to install a Scotsman Ice Maker in their
kitchen, conveniently near the door to the pool. It produces an authentic rendition of this frozen delicacy. It’s a luxurious game-changer that you’ll thank yourself for this humid summer. It’s especially a must if your refrigerator doesn’t have a built-in ice maker.
3. Reclaimed Wood Range Hood:
To spruce up a regular range hood, build a custom range hood cover. Ed’s family owned Nashville’s historic Cannery Row and collected
one-of-a-kind slabs before it was sold. So they added this wood to the trim for a more rustic, earthy feel. It’s ideal to repurpose wood if it is available to you for its economical and sentimental value. They then used more of the wood for two open shelves between cabinets to display favorite dishes and cookbooks.
4. Copper Sink
Move over, stainless steel. A gorgeous copper farmhouse sink will grab anyone’s attention and instantly adds elegance to a kitchen. Jamie selected this hammered copper single bowl sink by Native Trail. Farmhouse sinks are wider and deeper, making it easier to wash large pots and pans. Be aware that copper will need to be cleaned properly and develop a natural process called patina.
5. Brick Backsplash
Adding this unconventional texture brings warmth and an industrial, vintage feel into the kitchen. The brick can be painted or left in its natural state. This project used old reclaimed brick from Chicago with a gray grout to wrap around the kitchen.