St. Elmo's, Palouse WA -Kitchen Design

This kitchen was created with accessibility, comfort and unity in mind. I learned from this design that it takes time, patience, and experimentation to find what will work best within the space provided. In this case, the building's wall can be placed wherever is most pleasing and what we believe will be best for the clients wishes of an open, go with the flow, space. While the client also wants the most use of sustainable materials in the entire apartment. I used sustainability through; IceStone countertops, wooden floors, 3Form cabinet door insets on the top shelves, and Red Oak wooden cabinets. At first the dimensions I had was wrong, and I actually had more space to work with than expected (as seen in my kitchen study model). Choosing to have the living room area right across from the kitchen area created a more unified, spacious area for cooking, dining, and the possible entertainment to follow. The kitchens design has a immense amount of counter space for any given activity and enough space for two or more people to be working. As well as a island for extra use and seating for eating use. I'm happy with how much open flow I was able to create within the space given, also there was enough room for a dishwasher and pantry space for extra storage. For future designs I think I will spend more time with specific areas surrounded by the major spots of use. And also I would add more elements of ADA requirements for those with disabilities, that way it will be universal for all.

Kitchen Study Model

2nd Floor, Floor Plan Elevations Perspectives

2-Bedroom Apartment, Floor Plan Sustainable Materials, Fixtures & Appliances