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Wyse Guide<\/p>\n
Shown:<\/strong> Shaker-style cabinets and two-over-two double-hung windows are period appropriate yet fit nicely with an unfussy island, a pro-style range, and sleek quartz countertops. Contractor: Ramsey Creek; Custom cabinets, islands, and range hood: Brighton Cabinetry; Windows: Marvin<\/p>\n Before:<\/strong> Adding an island on wheels did little to augment minimal prep space; builder-grade cabinets and laminate countertops were upgrades made in the 1980s. The range and fridge were awkwardly placed on opposite sides of the room. Ceiling soffits and a drop ceiling closed in the space.<\/p>\n Wyse Guide<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Loving an old house\u2014even one that\u2019s been in your family for ages\u2014doesn\u2019t mean you have to live in the past. Just ask Kaleb Wyse, whose family grows corn and soybeans in Mount Pleasant, IA, on land they\u2019ve been farming for four generations. After buying his grandparents\u2019 house, a circa-1890 American Foursquare, more than 10 years ago, Kaleb was ready at last to tackle the kitchen renovation. His challenge: to balance restoring the room\u2019s \u201cfarmhouse soul\u201d with his need for a practical workspace that suits how he cooks, entertains, and blogs (\u00adthe food and gardening Wyse Guide website is his brainchild). The cook space, last redone in 1982, was \u201cdark and closed off, with limited counter space, poor flow, and no seating,\u201d says Kaleb, who drafted the design and served as general contractor. \u201cI wanted to bring back the original farmhouse feel, while gaining open space and function.\u201d<\/p>\n Widening the passageway between the kitchen and dining room greatly improved the flow. Annexing a hallway and half the mudroom adjacent to it made space for a dedicated baking area. Painted Shaker-style cabinetry and shiplap walls have a timeless look, and practical touches like pantry cabinets with pocketing doors add convenience. \u201cMy grandparents are amazed at how large it all seems, and my mom, who lives across the road, loves the light, airy feel\u2014she wants me to design her kitchen next,\u201d Kaleb says. Despite spending months riding herd on the project, he adds that he wouldn\u2019t change a thing. \u201cEvery time I walk in here, I smile.\u201d<\/p>\n Wyse Guide<\/p>\n Left:<\/strong> A section of open shelving and 9-foot ceilings make the kitchen feel airier. The range, relocated to the fridge wall, is dressed up with a mantel-style vent hood that has a shelf where Kaleb displays collected cutting boards and wire racks. Quartz countertops: Aurea Stone; Faucet and pot filler: deVOL; Lighting: Hudson Valley Lighting<\/p>\n Right:<\/strong> \u201cI hate wasted space!\u201d says Kaleb, who built in stealthy storage around the range to keep spice jars and cooking oils within easy reach. Though he calls the pot filler a luxury, he finds it very handy for canning. Gallery rail (on range hood): Paxton Hardware, LTD.<\/p>\n Wyse Guide<\/p>\n Left:<\/strong> Kaleb opted out of the classic apron sink: \u201cI wanted utility, so a deep stainless-steel sink just made sense.\u201d This one has integrated accessories, like cutting-board and drain inserts, for workstation function. The high-arc faucet accommodates tall stockpots. Sink: Kohler<\/p>\n Right:<\/strong> Tall pocketing pantry doors are \u201cthe best of both worlds,\u201d Kaleb says, offering a clean look when closed, and the grab-and-go convenience of open shelving when recessed. When family and friends come over, he suggests they help themselves; the flatware drawer is directly underneath. Hardware: House of Antique Hardware<\/p>\n Wyse Guide<\/p>\n To boost prep space, Kaleb created a baking center in the annexed section, with a dedicated island opposite a wall oven and a pantry cabinet that holds a stand mixer and associated supplies. The island\u2019s quartz top stands in for marble, providing a cold surface for rolling out dough; more quartz on the lower shelf offers space for cooling racks. Paint (cabinets): Wool Skein, Sherwin-Williams; Refrigerator, wall oven, range, and microwave: Sub-Zero\/Wolf<\/p>\n Wyse Guide<\/p>\n Left: <\/strong>The door to the garage stayed, but a pair of large windows now overlook the back patio, where a sliding glass door had been. The baking island is topped with quartz, and so is the lower shelf, where Kaleb sets baked goods to cool.<\/p>\n Right: <\/strong>With a wide expanse of shiplap-covered wall to fill, Kaleb came up with the idea of installing two unlacquered brass rails with S-hooks to display his collected copper cookware. While he does use the pots, he says, they also add a glow to the space, especially when sunlight pours in. Shiplap: BlueLinx<\/p>\n Modern function combines with farmhouse simplicity for a kitchen that is as hardworking as it is easy on the eyes.<\/p>\n (Left) Courtesy deVOL; (Right) Courtesy Hudson Valley Lighting<\/p>\n Left: Bridge faucet \/ DEVOL<\/strong> Right: Metal pendant \/ HUDSON VALLEY LIGHTING<\/strong> (Left) Courtesy Kohler; (Right) McGee & Co.<\/p>\n Left: Workstation sink \/ KOHLER<\/strong> Right: Barstools \/ McGEE & CO.<\/strong> Ian Worpole<\/p>\n Widening connections and combining two spaces improved traffic flow in and out of the kitchen. 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\u201cThis timeless design easily could have been in use a hundred years ago,\u201d Kaleb says. \u201cThe unlacquered brass is already starting to patina, which I love.\u201d Aged Brass Ionian Tap, $1,080; deVOL<\/p>\n
Brass-accented industrial lights tie the look together, and \u201cpainted metal shades are easier to clean than fabric\u2014important in a kitchen.\u201d Painted No. 2 Pendant, $650; Hudson Valley Lighting<\/p>\n
At 11 inches deep, this stainless-steel basin holds a party\u2019s worth of dirty dishes. Kaleb makes good use of the cutting-board, drain-rack, colander, and washbin inserts. Prolific Sink, $1,537; Kohler<\/p>\n
Kaleb likes mixing new pieces that have clean lines with antiques to \u201cquietly update a space.\u201d Williamsen Counter Stool, $275; McGee & Co.<\/p>\nFloor Plans<\/h2>\n