Modern kitchen with light wood cabinets, white countertops, stainless steel appliances, and large windows providing natural light. A rug is on the floor and there are minimal decorations including a potted plant and a fruit bowl.

West Haven-Sylvan Home

Designer: Bright Designlab
Photographer: Crosby Dove

  • In a 1960s home, the clients sought a modern update that would create more seamless living spaces. This main floor remodel achieved an open plan by removing select structural walls, allowing the kitchen, dining, and living areas to flow effortlessly together. Custom white oak cabinetry, glazed terracotta tile, rift white oak floors, and a plastered hood transform the kitchen into a serene, cohesive retreat. Select sections of paint-grade cabinetry introduce subtle contrast, helping to define spaces while visually tying the larger main floor together.

    A new custom slat panel now defines space between the two fireplaces after the original wall was removed. The double-sided fireplace was finished with plaster on one side and paint on the other, creating two distinct yet connected environments. A new in-floor concrete hearth was introduced, and one fireplace was reimagined as a decorative nook, showcasing the original brick.

Modern kitchen with light wood cabinets, a stainless steel oven, a microwave, a vent hood, and a window overlooking greenery.
Modern kitchen with stainless steel oven, wood cabinets, white countertops, a tile backsplash, and a range hood. A rug lies on the floor. A plant and a bowl of lemons serve as decor.
Modern kitchen with light wood cabinetry, white countertops, and a stainless steel sink. Open shelving holds decor items. Adjacent dining area has a table, chairs, and a large window. Wooden floors and light fixtures enhance the space.
Modern kitchen with light wooden cabinets, a gray countertop, and a stainless steel sink. White upper cabinets with open shelving display a basket, pitcher, and decor. The backsplash is made of light square tiles.
Modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a gray countertop, and a large window. A dining area with a wooden chair and a dark table is seen, with a plant centerpiece. A light fixture hangs above the table and a rug runs along the light wood floor.
Modern kitchen with light wood cabinets, stainless steel fixtures, and a dining table in the background by a window. The kitchen features a natural color palette, tiled backsplash, and contemporary lighting.
An open under-counter ice maker with blue LED light inside, filled with ice cubes and a water container, in a modern kitchen setting.
Modern kitchen with light wood cabinetry, large island with books, black bar stools, and two windows. The countertop holds a bowl of oranges and vases with plants. The backsplash features square tiles and there is a wall-mounted hood over the stove.
Modern kitchen with light wood cabinets, black bar stools, countertop with bottles and a plant, shelves with glassware and liquor bottles, and large windows with outdoor view.
Modern living room with light wood floors, beige sofa, and large windows. Kitchen area with open shelving and countertop is visible. Glass doors lead to outdoor deck with view of greenery.
Modern fireplace with dark brick surround and a white vase with yellow flowers on the side, in a minimalist living room with light wood flooring.
Modern open-plan living room and kitchen with light wood floors, a black fireplace, comfortable seating, and a kitchen island.
Modern living room with beige sofa, dark wood coffee table, black brick fireplace, wooden floor, and a wall-mounted TV.
Modern dining area with a black slatted feature wall, wooden table, and chairs. Green cabinets and a plant offer a minimalist aesthetic. A pendant light with round bulbs hangs above the table.
Modern kitchen interior with light wood cabinetry, a countertop with a vase of dried plants, and a partial view of a white wall with a recessed fireplace containing a hanging green plant.
Modern dining room with wooden floors, a dark wood table, wooden chairs, and a glass pendant light. A green plant is on the table, and a long leafy plant is in an alcove. A console table with a round mirror is visible in the background.
Minimalist dining room with a dark wooden table, two wooden chairs, a modern chandelier, and a large window with a garden view.
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