King Foursquare Kitchen Remodel

The homeowners this 1945 foursquare home in Portland’s King Neighborhood decided it was finally time to remodel their kitchen. After years of living with a small, awkward cooking space that just didn’t work for them, they came to Lamont Bros. for help. Their goal was simple — turn their cramped, disjointed kitchen into a welcoming, functional space that would allow them to comfortably entertain friends and family.

What Were the Goals of This Kitchen Remodel?

The primary challenge was the kitchen’s size and layout. In addition to simply being too small, the homeowners felt that it was isolated from the rest of the home. Creating a more open, communal environment was the key to achieving their vision. They also wanted to solve the more functional details of the kitchen—like limited storage and poor workspace.

How Did We Solve These Issues in the New Design?

To address the lack of space and awkward layout, we reconfigured the kitchen to give it a more open floor plan and make it more connected to the rest of the home. To achieve this, we had to remove several interior walls, which involved some structural engineering challenges. Removing the load-bearing components in these walls required installing new beams in the ceiling. This allowed us to open up the kitchen into the living room while properly distributing the weight of the home’s structure.

One of the most notable features we added was a large base pantry with roll-out shelves. Since the kitchen had limited wall space for cabinets, we installed oversized drawers to store dishware and maximize storage space.

Some other notable features include:

Step Stool Nook: Our team built a custom nook to store a set of step stools, helping the homeowners easily reach the upper cabinets without cluttering the kitchen space.

Custom Cabinetry by Knight Cabinetry: The new cabinetry was tailored to optimize the available space. We added a large base pantry with roll-out shelves to provide storage that was easy to access despite the kitchen’s compact size.

To compensate for the lack of wall cabinets, we installed oversized drawers for dishware, giving the homeowners efficient and ample storage.

Speckled White Quartz Countertop by Arizona Tile: This countertop adds a clean, bright surface that makes the kitchen feel larger and more open.

Custom Tile Backsplash with Accent Tiles: The backsplash brought a unique character to the space, with accent tiles that add a personal touch to matched the homeowners’ style.

White Appliances: As part of the design, we incorporated white appliances— a relatively new design trend that complements the clean and contemporary aesthetic of the kitchen.

How Has This Remodel Changed the Clients’ Lives?

The remodeled kitchen has transformed the way the homeowners use and experience their home. What was once a small, closed-off kitchen is now inviting and connected to the rest of the home. The new layout more easily allows the owners to host guests as they wish.

The combination of custom cabinetry, smart storage solutions, and stylish design elements has made the kitchen a practical and beautiful cooking space. Meanwhile, the new, open layout has made entertaining easy, allowing guests to gather in the kitchen while the homeowners cook. The renovation has redefined the feel of the entire home and provided a space where friends and family naturally want to be together.