Hronek Kitchen, North Aurora

The homeowner was looking to freshen up their small, outdated kitchen and make room for a new home office. The homeowners contacted Hogan Design & Construction to create a plan for improved functionality, flow, and elegance. To start, the walls between the dining room and the kitchen were knocked down to create a much larger kitchen space. The more open floor plan helped improve the overall flow of the space, creating a more expansive and spacious feel.

Next, a small section of the front of the house was closed off to create a private workspace. This home office featured lots of natural light with views of the front yard to brighten up the space, as well as custom barn doors. Finally, a transom was added to let additional light pass through the dining space, creating the perfect haven for productivity.

One of the most challenging aspects of a kitchen remodel is ensuring the cabinets fit in the space. Especially if the cabinets need to be ordered before demolition. To overcome this, exploratory holes were made in the walls to obtain measurements and check for framing, rot, or any other surprises. Thanks to the collaboration with the homeowner, the cabinets fit perfectly.

Once the space was finished, the homeowner could not have been happier with the result. The design, budget, timeline, and quality of craftsmanship all exceed the homeowner’s expectations. The space has now been transformed into a more efficient and usable part of the home.