Kitchen Makeover: A Beautiful Lakefront Kitchen

See how designer Jessica Kelly brought the colors of the lake into this charming family kitchen. The rich blue-green island is accented with a leathered granite countertop, while a rustic steel vent hood and matching sconces add a hint of drama. You'll love the character-driven beadboard ceiling and antique mirror cabinet fronts. Plus, the banquette is perfect for the whole family to gather around for casual meals.

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[taranwakudu]

One of the most achievable kitchens I've seen on here. So nicely done.... except for those blinds.

[jam]

2:33 aren't the island chairs a little too high? Like if you sit there, your thighs won't fit under the countertop. Or is it just an illusion due to the video 🤣

[bglr]

Beautiful kitchen.. beautiful mix of color

[Melissa.H]

The barstools in the thumbnail are different than the barstools in the video. I wonder which ones the homeowners ended up with? The barstools in the thumbnail are much better proportioned.

[scottbrown]

Amazing! Great job! What a great calm yet uplifting and relaxing kitchen in which to spend your hours with your family. :-)

[victorpwu]

My oh my, this is a forum with a lot of critical Cathy's! Is this how people think when they're invited into someone's home? This design feels fresh and nautical and appears perfectly suited for it's location. I am reminded of the sea by Saint Malo. Aside from it's functionality, this kitchen takes me on a voyage! Beautiful work by this designer.

[LaJessy]

Beautiful light grey kitchen that does NOT look white - At All - 🙃

[Person-mhxq]

While I appreciate a good mix of materials, colors, and even styles... I’m just not loving the combination of those pendant lights with the sconces and hood. I actually think the pendants are the weak spot while the hood finish seems to overpower the rest of the soft palette.

[elianevdb]

This rustic steel vent hood is quite an eyesore.

[shigemorif]

Why put up window treatments and a banquet with pillows to block the view? Seems a bit of a shame. The original layout seemed better. But if the client is happy that's all that matters and the end product is still a beautiful kitchen.

[mapsman]

I noticed the gap between the counter and slide-in range, the sconce in the way of the cabinet door, bar height stools at a counter height island and non-symmetrical ceiling with regard to the range hood. This designer doesn't seem to make sure the details are done right. I would have been very disappointed.

[AnnMarieKing]

Too many materials and varying colours and finishes for my taste but sure the client is thrilled and that's what matters. 😊

[rockshot]

I like how you resisted using the same island countertop on the other counters. The ceiling is also very nice. That range hood is just way too much, it is an exhaust fan in the end, WHY is the focal point of the room? It is HUGE. More than half of the stuff in my kitchen I hardly ever use so that storage is just fine. Would like to see the island lighting to look a little more like the wall sconces. I hope that is plate glass since you could have 4 rowdy boys sitting against that glass. Have the Windex handy.

[davidchen]

Original kitchen was decent, but I get owner like it abit of lake and relaxing vibe. Overall, its a good renovation, but have you notice that island bar stools/chairs...does it look comfortable sitting on them at all, Jessica? Any one knees can barely fit under the countertop...just a thought :)

[calajami]

Looks like the cabinet door will bang into the sconce.

[petrathornewill]

I would have moved the coffee machine into the mirror cabinet. Make a sort of breakfast bar out of it instead of glasses.

[GodKnowsWhoAmI]

Why does it look like it doesnt go well. Doesnt do justice to the gorgeous view.

[GoodKarma]

Visually I didn’t know where to look. I love texture but for me there was not enough cohesive design. The large black hood I felt was overbearing and distracting and the reddish carpet seemed it didn’t belong. The room felt confusing to me 😒

[ms.psfunclassroom]

I call myself No.1 fan of House and Home. I think nobody watch your videos again and again like me by analyzing and researching your house decorations.

[A]

''I was sort of against doing a white kitchen'' does a white kitchen and calls it ''a light grey icy blue color''! Some of these interior designers can be so pretentious.