KITCHEN REMODELWarm Contemporary Kitchen

I am so excited to share with you this Organic Transitional kitchen remodel we just wrapped up. I enjoyed working closely with Armbruster Construction, Inc.

This project incorporates modern trends with timeless elegance. It’s all about mixing that super-clean, modern aesthetic with rich, tactile, organic elements that make you feel instantly at home. It feels functional and homey, with many unique features and appliances.

When we started, we knew we wanted to use color in a grounding, sophisticated way. We went with the David Bradley Danali Door Maple cabinetry, which gives us that nice, tailored look. For the perimeter, we chose a gorgeous Evergreen Fog color that instantly grabs your attention. The island is painted a deeper, dramatic Shade-Grown color. It’s moody, elegant, and provides the perfect visual anchor for the space.

To balance out that depth of color, we had to introduce warmth, and that’s where the White Oak comes in. Look at that stove hood! Finished in a rich Pecan stain, the natural grain of the wood gives the kitchen texture and soul. Incorporating natural wood grain like this, achieving that true organic feel—it’s just beautiful.

Because this kitchen will get lots of use, we needed materials that were as hardworking as they are beautiful. For the countertops, we went with the timeless Cambria Snowdon White Polished quartz. It gives us the clean, pristine look of a light stone without any maintenance fuss. It has just enough subtle speckling of grays and tans to make it look incredibly natural and pair beautifully with the two-toned cabinets.

And speaking of grounding the room—you can’t overlook the floors! We chose Kentwood Abode Tempo Natural Brushed Oak engineered hardwood. This wide-plank, brushed oak flooring is a huge favorite because its natural characteristics and texture instantly warm up the entire space, giving you that perfect foundation.

No kitchen is complete without the finishing touches. The hardware is like the jewelry of the room! We selected the Top Knobs Garrison Dempsey Knobs and pulls in a Honey Bronze finish. This specific, warm bronze tone is the current gold standard—it pops against the dark colors and ties back perfectly to the pecan-stained hood and oak floors.

For seating and light, we kept the transitional theme going. The Amisco Ronny Swivel Stools are comfortable and have a clean, modern metal frame, and the Hinkley Oliver Pendants in dark matte gray add just a touch of clean, tailored, industrial chic over the island.

What do you think of this Organic Transitional blend? I truly believe this is a kitchen that will feel fresh and welcoming for decades to come! What’s your favorite element we used here? Let me know in the comments!