Kitchen Remodeling

Homeowner: Rui & Margarida

Rui and Margarida envisioned a clean, sophisticated kitchen with seamless lines, concealed appliances, and premium custom details. They wanted a space that felt uncluttered while maximizing functionality, integrating smart storage, hidden technology, and unique features for their pets. Every design decision focused on creating a sleek, modern kitchen without compromising practicality.

Scope of Work

• Complete kitchen demolition
• New custom kitchen layout
• Custom cabinetry
• Hidden appliance integration
• Hidden built-in range hood
• Flush induction cooktop installation
• Leathered granite countertops
• Full-height granite backsplash
• Waterfall breakfast table integrated with island
• Custom granite pet feeding station
• Electrical upgrades
• Linear countertop outlets
• LED under-cabinet lighting
• Level 4 wall finish
• Level 4 ceiling finish
• Premium appliance installation
• Finish carpentry
• Interior painting

Materials

• Cabinetry: Custom European-style flat-panel cabinetry
• Countertops: Leathered natural granite with chiseled edge finish
• Backsplash: Matching full-height leathered granite slab
• Breakfast Table: Continuous granite extension from island
• Cooktop: Flush-mounted induction cooktop
• Range Hood: Fully concealed built-in ventilation system
• Lighting: Continuous LED strip lighting beneath upper cabinets
• Electrical: Integrated linear countertop outlets
• Flooring: Large-format porcelain tile
• Appliances: Fully integrated built-in appliances

Challenges

The homeowners wanted an exceptionally clean and minimalist design with almost every functional element concealed. Achieving this required careful planning to hide appliances, ventilation, outlets, and lighting while maintaining easy access and usability.

Another unique request was creating custom granite feeding stations for the family’s cats and dogs that would blend seamlessly into the cabinetry without interrupting the kitchen’s modern aesthetic.

Our Solution

We designed a highly customized kitchen focused on uninterrupted lines and integrated functionality. Hidden appliances, a concealed hood, flush induction cooktop, and built-in linear outlets preserve the minimalist appearance while keeping every convenience within reach.

The leathered granite countertop continues seamlessly into the breakfast table, creating a striking centerpiece with a handcrafted chiseled edge. Continuous LED lighting beneath the upper cabinets enhances the natural stone, while Level 4 wall and ceiling finishes provide the smooth architectural appearance that defines the space. Even the custom pet feeding stations were fabricated from matching granite to blend beautifully into the overall design.

Final Result

The finished kitchen is a sophisticated example of modern minimalist design. Every detail—from the concealed appliances and hidden ventilation to the continuous stone surfaces and integrated lighting—creates a space that feels elegant, functional, and uncluttered. Custom craftsmanship, premium materials, and thoughtful design transformed the kitchen into a luxurious living space tailored perfectly to the homeowners’ lifestyle.

Project Features

✓ Complete Kitchen Remodel
✓ Custom European Flat-Panel Cabinetry
✓ Hidden Built-In Appliances
✓ Concealed Range Hood
✓ Flush Induction Cooktop
✓ Leathered Granite Countertops
✓ Chiseled Granite Edge Detail
✓ Full-Height Granite Backsplash
✓ Integrated Granite Breakfast Table
✓ Linear Countertop Outlets
✓ LED Under-Cabinet Lighting
✓ Level 4 Walls & Ceiling
✓ Custom Granite Pet Feeding Stations
✓ Premium Integrated Storage Solutions