Modern Farmhouse Kitchen Renovation in | Carleton Place

Modern Farmhouse Kitchen Renovation

|Carelton Place

Design | Build

Team Cindy & Gilbert Lutes

Interior Designer | Certified Carpenter

A full gut modern farmhouse kitchen transformation in Carleton Place designed and built from the ground up to improve flow, function, and everyday comfort.

This Design | Build renovation re-imagined the entire space — removing the corner pantry to expand the working kitchen, centered the island, installing new 24×24 flooring throughout, and replacing the patio door with a large picture window to bring in balanced natural light. Custom features include an 8′ pocket door to the laundry room, a handcrafted beam between the kitchen and living room, a designer hood vent, built-in bench seating with custom cushions, window valances in the breakfast area, and a quartz waterfall island that anchors the space beautifully.

Every detail was thoughtfully planned and executed by Cindy & Gilbert to create a warm, functional modern farmhouse kitchen tailored to how this family lives

Project Photos

The following photos showcase the transformation of this Carleton Place kitchen from a dark, dated layout into a bright and highly functional modern farmhouse space. Thoughtful planning, custom features, and quality craftsmanship helped create a kitchen designed for everyday living and connection.

Modern kitchen island with pendant lighting, white cabinetry, quartz waterfall countertop, and dark wood bar stools

Quartz waterfall kitchen island with black pendant lighting and farmhouse sink

Quartz waterfall kitchen island with black pendant lighting and mixed white and wood cabinetry

Modern kitchen with built-in black wall ovens, white shaker cabinetry, and matte black faucet at quartz island

Built-in wall oven with tall wood cabinetry beside frosted glass pocket door

Apron-front sink at quartz waterfall island with pendant lighting in open concept kitchen

White shaker kitchen drawers with geometric tile backsplash and warm under-cabinet lighting

Black range hood with patterned backsplash and white shaker cabinetry

Kitchen island seating with black pendant lighting and white cabinetry in open concept layout

Contemporary white kitchen with glass display cabinets, quartz countertops, warm under-cabinet lighting, and dark wood accent cabinetry

Frosted glass custom pocket door with dark wood trim in contemporary kitchen renovation

Open concept kitchen with large island seating, exposed wood beam, and recessed ceiling lighting

Bright dining area beside white shaker kitchen with large window, glass display cabinets, and contemporary chandelier

Built-in dining nook with bench seating beside glass display cabinets and window light

Quartz waterfall kitchen island panel with bar seating and mixed white and wood cabinetry

White shaker cabinetry with glass display doors, geometric tile back-splash, and under-cabinet lighting

Modern farmhouse kitchen sink with quartz countertop, black faucet, breakfast area windows, and custom window valances

Custom wood beam opening between kitchen and living room with modern chandelier and open concept layout

Before Photos

These before photos show the original kitchen layout prior to renovation in Carleton Place. Dark cabinetry, a corner pantry, and an off-centre island limited both circulation and natural light. The goal of this Design | Build project was to open the space, improve functionality, and create a brighter kitchen better suited to everyday living.

Before kitchen with dark wood cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and compact central island

Before kitchen showing dark cabinets, tiled floor, and cluttered island workspace

Before renovation kitchen with pendant lighting over island and dark cabinetry throughout

Before kitchen renovation showing original patio door with side windows and breakfast area layout in Carleton Place home

design build story highlights

Each project has an unique story that makes it special. Here are some highlights behind the photos.

reconfigure space

We redesigned the kitchen layout to improve flow and function. First, the corner pantry was removed so the cabinetry could extend into a full working corner. As a result, the kitchen feels larger and more efficient. The island was then centred to create better circulation between the kitchen, breakfast area, and living room.

CUSTOM ARCHITECTURAL DETAILS

A custom beam was designed and installed to define the opening between the kitchen and living room. This detail adds structure while maintaining the open-concept feel. In addition, an 8-foot pocket door was introduced at the laundry room to improve access without interrupting the cabinetry layout.

LIGHT & CONNECTION TO OUTDOORS

The original patio door was replaced with a large picture window to better balance the window wall. This change also increased natural light in the breakfast area. To complement the architecture, custom valances were designed to soften the space and reinforce the modern farmhouse character.

BUILT-IN FEATURES & FINISHING TOUCHES

Custom bench seating with tailored cushions created a comfortable dining nook. At the same time, the waterfall island established a strong focal point. A custom hood vent and new 24 × 24 flooring completed the renovation and tied the entire space together.

client review

We had both Cindy and Gilbert involved. Amazing experience working with both of them. Very professional and quality workmanship. Gilbert is a total perfectionist when it comes to his work and Cindy takes her designs very seriously. Extremely high quality work and would highly recommend to anyone looking to have any type of work done. You get what you pay for and let me tell you it’s well with the money.

—Ted from Carelton Place

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