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I can’t wait to show you guys my latest project, this warm farmhouse kitchen truly showcases the power of thoughtful design and planning. 

First stepping into this space, I immediately recognized the challenges our homeowners faced. The layout was closed off, leaving little room for storage or movement. These homeowners expressed their desire for a warm farmhouse kitchen that not only looked beautiful but also functioned seamlessly. With this vision in mind, I rolled up my sleeves and got to work.

The first order of business was to open up the layout, creating a sense of flow in this kitchen. By removing unnecessary walls and reconfiguring the floor plan, I was able to maximize the available square footage. This allowed for the addition of ample counter space, essential for any avid baker. 

A well-designed kitchen is not just about aesthetics. To address the storage challenges faced by our homeowners, we installed custom soft-close cabinets by Marquis Fine Cabinetry. We equipped these cabinets with deep drawers for pots and pans, roll-outs for easy access, and dedicated storage for baking trays. To ensure bulky appliances can be tucked away when not in use, we also added a convenient stand mixer lift.

No kitchen renovation would be complete without the perfect finishing touches. The combination of Warm Cambria Quartz countertops and a full-height tile backsplash adds a modern touch to this farmhouse kitchen. The warm tones and timeless charm of these materials perfectly complemented the overall aesthetic.

As I stand in this newly transformed kitchen, I can’t help but feel a sense of satisfaction knowing that I’ve helped turn my clients’ vision into reality. This kitchen serves as a reminder that functionality and style can indeed coexist harmoniously. Anything is possible with a little imagination and a lot of hard work.

Remember that when you purchase your remodel products through Benson Stone, we provide complimentary design work as part of our complete kitchen remodel package. We want to make sure your experience is easy and fun. Give us a call to start planning your remodel project today!

(779) 210-3447

Kayla Haugh
Kitchen & Bath Designer
Benson Stone Co. Rockford, IL

I am so excited to showcase this beautiful French country kitchen. It was more than a joy working with this lovely couple!

Our homeowners have owned this home for over 30 years and thought their kitchen was due for an upgrade. 

This kitchen had a complete layout change from a small galley kitchen to a beautiful and airy open layout. I started by drawing up two layout designs with different island placements. They fell in love with both but ultimately chose the layout that suited their lifestyle the best, placing the island facing the main entryway of the room. Along with a complete layout change, we added built-in storage cabinets for fine china and cookware. We also added along a sleek built-in microwave to keep those counters free and clear, for easy prep and cooking! 

Their home had a consistent navy blue and white color pallet and they wanted to keep these classic hues throughout their French Country Kitchen. I had the perfect stone in mind when they mentioned they wanted a cohesive look with the rest of their home. Cambria Portrush Quartz was the perfect choice and these homeowners thought so too. We opted for white perimeter cabinets for a clean streamlined look and a deep navy for the island. This ties in with the gorgeous stone used for their countertops and full-height backsplash. These homeowners wanted to make this space feel warm and inviting when having friends and family, and I believe we did just that. I loved working with this sweet couple to give them exactly the kitchen they had imagined!

I loved working with this couple to create the kitchen of their dreams, and I can’t wait to work with you too. Reach out to us today to start planning your project today!

(779) 210-3447

Kayla Hauch

Kitchen & Bath Designer

Benson Stone Co. Rockford, IL

These homeowners wanted to make their addition feel more united with the original home. The new vaulted ceiling and cathedral style windows bring tons of natural light & beauty, so we opened up the kitchen to let it in!

This was such a fun project, and I’m so excited to share it with you here. These folks have a historic farmhouse outside of town, with a beautifully landscaped backyard full of native plants that backs up to the woods behind the house. They dreamed up a breathtaking family room as an addition to the home. The design has full walls of picture windows and each side and massive cathedral windows in the center, to bring more of that natural beauty inside. As they built the addition, though, they realized that the original kitchen felt too closed off and separate from the new area.

That’s where I came in!

We tore out the kitchen wall, and opened up the counter window above the sink to bring the two rooms together. We also created a gorgeous quartz countertop that wraps all the way around into the family room. On that side, we added a hosting cabinet that shows off the couple’s bourbon collection. The two rooms now flow into each other naturally.

We used stained wood cabinets throughout the project, to coordinate with the show-stopping wooden ceiling. And the soft grey subway tile backsplash polishes off the design, without distracting from the focal points.

Finally, just to point out a couple other special touches… The under-lighting on the lower cabinets is a unique way to brighten up an inner room of the home. And the built-in microwave drawer helps keep the elegant stone countertop spacious uncluttered.

Thinking about a remodel or a home construction project of your own? Give us a call! Our four-story showroom is full of everything you could dream of for your home, and our design team will help you plan and budget everything, at no extra cost. Your project will be easy, affordable, and fun when you work with our team at Benson Stone Co.

We look forward to meeting you!

(779) 210-3447

Erin Knabe

Kitchen & Bath Designer

Benson Stone Co. Rockford, IL

I recommended a more open layout so the joy and warmth of the kitchen could flow freely into the rest of the common living spaces. Plus, that way we’re able to bring in a lot more natural light and fresh air.

In this kitchen, you’ll notice special details like the knotty alder cabinets in a warm hazelnut stain, which match perfectly with the vinyl flooring below. The ceiling-height craftsman panel doors are a timeless choice, and they compliment the rustic structural timbers that support the game area above. The metal fixtures have an industrial black finish, which gives them an updated antique quality.

Finally, I just have to take the opportunity to praise our awesome granite craftsmen for their handiwork on these exquisite granite countertops. In keeping with the natural, woodsy feel of the home, we went with a leathered finish on the granite, and an uncommon rock face edge.

Thinking about a remodel or a home construction project of your own? Give us a call! Our four-story showroom is full of everything you could dream of for your home, and our design team will help you plan and budget everything, at no extra cost. Your project will be easy, affordable, and fun when you work with our team at Benson Stone Co. 

We look forward to meeting you!

(779) 210-3447

Erin Knabe

Kitchen & Bath Designer

Benson Stone Co. Rockford, IL

I loved working with this couple to help them design their beautiful home at Peterson Meadows.

We helped these homeowners design every element of their home, from the kitchen and baths, to the living room furniture and fireplace, to the floors!

I am so proud to show off this home design project at Peterson Meadows! I teamed up with designers and craftsmen from just about every department at Benson Stone Co to create this beautiful home, so it was truly a team effort.

Starting in the kitchen, you’ll notice the elegant island right off the bat. Don’t you love that dove grey countertop? Shout-out to the guys in the granite shop for the custom fabrication and install there! I literally can’t remember the last time I designed a kitchen without an island – they serve as the natural focal point of the room, and a versatile workstation. This homeowner loves to cook, so we installed a pull-out stand for the mixer, a skinny pull-out spice rack next to the stove, and some handy multi-level pull-out shelves for pots & pans. Little touches like that make a big difference in saving space and keeping your tools and appliances organized.

Moving into the living room, we have to give credit to our furniture designer Cynthia for the gorgeous coordinated living room set, complete with accent tables, area rug, and home decor. This room features  two matching Sherrill sofas in a cozy taupe fabric upholstery, and two matching Bradington Young leather reclining loungers. The soft grey monotone gives the room such a calm and graceful feel.

And how about that super cool electric blue fireplace, designed and installed by our own in-house fireplace crew! It’s surrounded by full slabs of polished porcelain, all the way up to the ceiling. Talk about a statement piece!

Finally, I just have to take the opportunity to praise our awesome flooring craftsmen for their handiwork throughout this home, from the luxury vinyl in the living areas to the plush carpet in the bedrooms. Having master craftsmen by your side makes such a huge difference with big home projects like this.

If you’re getting ready to start your remodel or a new home construction project, give us a call! Our giant showroom is full of the most unique and popular products, and our design team will help you plan and budget everything, at no extra cost. Your project will be easy, affordable and fun when you work with our team at Benson Stone Co. 

We look forward to meeting you!

(779) 210-3447

Kayla Hauch

Kitchen & Bath Designer

Benson Stone Co. Rockford, IL

When you purchase your home materials through Benson Stone, we provide complimentary design work as part of our complete package. We’ll make sure your experience is easy and fun. Give us a call to start planning your remodel project today!

(779) 210-3447

Erin Knabe
Kitchen & Bath Designer
Benson Stone Co. Rockford, IL

Isn’t this one just lovely? I enjoyed every moment of this country kitchen remodel project, and I’m proud to say that it turned out just as we had hoped.

This bright, refreshing country kitchen design features custom cabinetry throughout painted a warm antiqued ivory color. The arched oven hood is a unique touch, and the classy little island creates extra space for cooking and socializing.

The cabinets are topped with stunning white quartz countertops and a soft grey subway tile backsplash. These countertops were fabricated here in our granite shop and installed by our own team of granite craftsmen. Shout out to those guys for the fabulous work, as always!

The neutral color palette keeps this design versatile, so it’s easy to re-style it with new accessories and decor as the seasons change.

Congratulations to these proud homeowners on a gorgeous remodel—light and airy, like a fresh spring day!

When you purchase your home materials through Benson Stone, we provide complimentary design work as part of our complete package. We’ll make sure your experience is easy and fun. Give us a call to start planning your remodel project today!

(779) 210-3447

Erin Knabe
Kitchen & Bath Designer
Benson Stone Co. Rockford, IL

I am so proud to show off this stunning newly-built home! The homeowner wanted a classy design with some unique, modern touches and I think we really nailed it.

This home features a huge variety of materials that were selected and coordinated right here at Benson Stone Co. Being able to lay out all of these material samples in one showroom really makes the design process run much more smoothly. It’s easy to stick to a budget, and to visualize how the whole home is going to look when it’s finished. Here are a few of the highlights:

In the kitchen, you’ll find custom-built Marquis kitchen cabinets with frosted glass uppers and modern floating shelves. If you flip through the photos below, you’ll also notice a mini wine cooler built into the kitchen island. And speaking of the island… How about that two-tiered countertop! This was a really unique feature, with jet black Supernova granite layered on top of Monte Blanc quartzite for a multi-dimensional raised bar effect.

The star of the dining room is the extra large Desmond dining table in a deep Portobello finish by Universal furniture. The square style table legs carry on the sleek, geometric look we’re going for in this home.

I’ll also take a moment to praise the gorgeous custom fireplace, surrounded by a full-height grey tile facing to create some structure in the open floor plan home. Our team of master craftsmen installed the linear gas fireplace by Fireplace Xtrordinaire, complete with decorative crushed bronze glass.

Finally, our trusted flooring team installed hardwood, carpet and tile throughout the house.

When you purchase your home materials through Benson Stone, we provide complimentary design work as part of our complete package. We’ll make sure your experience is easy and fun. Give us a call to start planning your remodel project today!

(779) 210-3447

Erin Knabe
Kitchen & Bath Designer
Benson Stone Co. Rockford, IL

I’m so proud of this lovely kitchen remodel in Rockton, IL. This one’s got a beautiful transitional style — a little bit shabby chic, and a little bit Scandinavian.

For this project, we chose two-tone custom cabinetry, with white for the perimeter and a cool charcoal blue for the kitchen island. The uppers feature glass doors, which are great for showing off a cute dish set and adding depth to the design. The brushed gold hardware matches the hardware on the boutique appliances. Have you ever seen such a pretty refrigerator and stove?

We chose snowy white quartz for the countertops, and they’re complimented by a whimsical marble mosaic tile backsplash. The natural-looking LVT floors add a slightly rustic touch. Finally, the cozy upholstered bar stools and the evergreen decor make the room homey and warm.

Overall, we achieved a very cheerful, welcoming look in this new kitchen, and the homeowner is thrilled!

Remember that when you purchase your remodel products through Benson Stone, we provide complimentary design work as part of our complete kitchen remodel package. We’ll make sure your experience is easy and fun. Give us a call to start planning your remodel project today!

(779) 210-3447

Jessica Hughes
Kitchen & Bath Designer
Benson Stone Co. Rockford, IL