Azalea Kitchens, a trusted kitchen remodeling contractor in Wake Forest, NC, recently completed a remodel that highlights the power of collaboration, blending custom design with practical function. From the start, the team worked closely with the homeowners to reimagine the kitchen layout, ensuring the flow fit their lifestyle and needs. The result is a kitchen designed for intuitive use—efficient, beautiful, and tailored for everyday living.
A Chef-Ready Culinary Layout
The homeowners upgraded from a standard range to a cooktop with Bosch double wall ovens, creating a setup that is both ergonomic and efficient. With wall ovens installed at eye level, there is less bending to lift heavy pans, reducing strain and making cooking safer and easier. Separating appliances also prevents congestion in busy zones, allowing multiple cooks to work comfortably. To support the high-powered stainless steel hood, we installed a new outdoor vent line, ensuring top-tier airflow and improved indoor air quality. The result is a modern, chef-ready kitchen designed for both comfort and performance.
Vertical Subway Tile & Stainless Steel Focal Point
One of the standout design features in this kitchen is the multicolored denim subway tile backsplash, installed vertically in a stacked pattern. This layout draws the eye upward, emphasizing the height and beauty of the space. Behind the cooktop, the tile extends to the ceiling, framing a dramatic focal point with the stainless steel hood. The backsplash continues above polished white quartz countertops with a soft marble pattern, tying the design together with cohesion and refinement.
Elegant Cabinetry & Warm Accents
Legacy Executive maple cabinets in the Torino door style with a Honey stain complement the blue-grey backsplash. Angled end cabinets create a smooth transition, expand usable corner space, reduce hard edges, and improve flow, while thoughtfully designed shelving ensures organization and accessibility. A spacious island anchors the room with additional workspace and hidden storage. Heavy crown molding introduces a classic touch, while bronze hardware and a coordinating pendant light above the sink pair beautifully with the bronze faucet. These warm accents contrast against stainless steel appliances and the undermount sink, creating a balance of sophistication and function.
A Thoughtful Window Upgrade
The kitchen window was reimagined to enhance natural light and outdoor views of the wooded backyard. We installed a large, side-by-side double-pane vinyl window with decorative internal grilles that are lower than standard height, offering a clear line of sight to the outdoors. This thoughtful upgrade brightens the room and strengthens the connection between the kitchen and surrounding landscape.
Engineered for Everyday Life and Built to Last
This remodel is a careful reinvention of space, function, and style, designed around the homeowner’s lifestyle. From the custom cooktop and ventilation to the warm cabinetry, generous storage, layered materials, and luminous finishes, every detail contributes to a kitchen that is both inviting and sophisticated.
Azalea Kitchens has built a reputation as a trusted kitchen remodeling contractor in Wake Forest, NC, and the surrounding areas, delivering remodeling projects that reflect each homeowner’s vision while enhancing both functionality and organization. Contact us today to schedule a consultation and start planning your dream kitchen.
