Thank you for all of the work and attention. We are very happy with our doors. It was the best option aesthetically.
The Heart of the Home
The kitchen is the heart of the home. Certainly the kitchen is your home’s most used room, whether it’s for the preparation of family meals or for dinner parties with close friends. It’s no surprise then that kitchens are one of the first rooms homeowners wish to renovate. A Wentworth favorite, kitchen remodeling presents the opportunity for the perfect union of function and design, a trademark of our premiere design-build firm. Smart and thoughtful kitchen remodeling not only adds value to your home, but also contributes to increased daily enjoyment.
A Recipe for Kitchen Remodeling Success
Every Wentworth, Inc. kitchen remodeling project begins with research. Based on the client’s needs, with a particular emphasis on meal preparation and dining habits, we form a unique plan suitable for the home and the homeowner. A truly stunning kitchen is one that is functional and aesthetically pleasing.
Wentworth explores these commonly considered issues when embarking upon a major kitchen remodeling:
• How will the kitchen be used? Mainly for cooking? Entertaining? A bit of both?
• What type of seating will best suit the kitchen’s primary use? A breakfast nook? Bar space and barstools? An elegant dining room table?
• How can the home be altered to suit the existing structure and architectural style while adding space and function?
• How do the home’s age, style and period impact the aesthetics of the kitchen to ensure a seamless integration of the old with the new?
• Will the addition of new windows and doors with access to the outside increase natural light and overall enjoyment of the space?
Renovating a kitchen can be a recipe for disaster, but it doesn’t have to be. Wentworth kitchen remodeling will minimize stress and maximize the enjoyment of your home. We have successfully remodeled countless Washington, DC area kitchens with exceptional results, on time and within budget. A Wentworth kitchen provides happiness and increased home value.
The Wentworth Value
When you renovate your kitchen with Wentworth, we take care of every detail. There’s no need to hire a separate kitchen designer and interior designer. Our in-house architects and interior designers will help plan your new kitchen layout, assist with appliance selection and guide you through the myriad of kitchen finishes, from countertops to drawer pulls. Our in-house estimator guarantees you get the most for your budget and allows us to track your project from the design phase through construction documents and into a final fixed-priced construction contract. Before our construction team even touches a kitchen cabinet, you’re in the loop.
Once construction is underway, our Production Manger will oversee all day-to-day operations onsite. Together with a lead carpenter assigned specifically to your project, our Production Manger will efficiently handle every detail of your kitchen remodeling construction process and will ensure proper deliveries of materials, appliances and cabinets. An onsite presence expedites the overall project while providing oversight for daily work flow and deliveries to your home.
The Right Fit
Because Wentworth, Inc. specializes in remodeling kitchens in older homes to fit contemporary lifestyles, we are uniquely attuned to the challenges of designing a kitchen for older, urban homes. With a thoughtful design, one that takes into account the homeowner’s life and the home’s historic charm, a dark galley kitchen can be transformed into a modern and sunny cooking and entertaining space.
Every inch matters in a small kitchen. Removing the wall between the kitchen and an adjoining room can add much needed space to a galley kitchen. On occasion, and depending on the home’s existing layout, a kitchen may be expanded into the dining room with base cabinets for storage. Additional cabinets maximize storage and minimize the need for additional dining room furniture. Adding space isn’t the only way to maximize impact in a small, urban kitchen. Frosted glass cabinets provide visual interest and contribute to an open feel, while straight runs of cabinetry prevent the need for space-wasting dead corner cabinets.
Informal is the New Formal
An open plan kitchen typically fits with a homeowner’s modern, informal lifestyle. This is especially true in older, urban townhomes where a seldom-used formal dining room is wasted space. Through the reconfiguration of interior space, a small kitchen and neighboring dining room can be combined into an elegantly cohesive dining and entertaining space. Sometimes the key to great kitchen remodeling can be something as simple as lighting. Strategic use of lighting and furniture designed for day-to-day life and special occasions minimizes cost and maximizes your home’s value.
It’s in the Details
A successful kitchen renovation is more than just a reconfiguration of interior space. In a kitchen remodeling, small details make all the difference. Cabinets with rollout shelves provide discreet and necessary storage. Former dead space can become a surprising and usable kitchen pantry. Glass cabinet doors mixed with solid cabinet doors create a sense of lightness, pattern and movement in any kitchen. An arch designed to match the home’s existing architectural details can be inserted between the kitchen and the dining room, defining the space while maintaining the home’s style and charm. A recycled glass tile backsplash provides style and color to a kitchen with minimal environmental impact. With the help of our interior design team, a unique faucet or an artful light fixture can turn everyday function into a conversation piece.
We invite you to view past kitchen projects in our online portfolio. We’ve remodeled hundreds of kitchens in the Washington, DC area. Contact us to discuss how Wentworth can help you achieve the kitchen you’ve always dreamed of.
