Project Overview

Wichita Home Works completed this multi-space remodel in Wichita, Kansas for homeowners who wanted a more dramatic, functional, and design-forward update to several connected areas of the home.

The project centered around a full kitchen transformation, but it also extended into the laundry room, hallway, master bedroom, fireplace wall, exterior doors, and outdoor concrete areas. The result is a coordinated remodel that feels much larger than a single-room update.

The new kitchen combines warm stained cabinetry, bold black accents, herringbone tile, mixed countertop materials, glass cabinet details, a custom range hood, a large island, and a coffee bar. Nearby spaces were updated with new doors, trim, flooring, paint, laundry cabinetry, fireplace finishes, and exterior access improvements.

The finished home has a warm transitional style with strong custom details. It feels updated and current while still using rich wood tones, classic trim, durable surfaces, and practical storage designed for everyday living.

The Homeowner’s Vision

The goal was to create a home that felt more intentional, more functional, and more connected from room to room. The existing kitchen, laundry area, bedroom access points, fireplace wall, and exterior door openings all had an opportunity to work better together.

The design called for a kitchen with a larger visual impact, more storage, better lighting, improved appliance coordination, and a stronger connection to the adjacent living areas. The homeowners also wanted the remodel to carry into the laundry room, hallway, master bedroom, exterior doors, and fireplace instead of stopping at the kitchen walls.

Wichita Home Works’ in-house design team helped plan the kitchen layout, island design, pantry wall, coffee bar, range hood, fireplace elevations, laundry room cabinetry, exterior door updates, flooring transitions, trim details, paint colors, stain direction, hardware, and overall finish coordination.

The final design created a layered, high-impact look: stained birch perimeter cabinetry, a bold black island, black pantry cabinetry, herringbone tile, leathered granite, quartz, matte black details, satin brass accents, and warm wood trim.

Scope of Work

Wichita Home Works coordinated the project from design and demolition through cabinetry, finish carpentry, flooring, tile, paint, plumbing, electrical, exterior door installation, final cleaning, and closeout.

The project included:

Kitchen Remodel

The kitchen remodel included removing the existing appliances, flooring, sink, faucet, garbage disposal, backsplash, countertops, drywall behind the backsplash, upper cabinets, lower cabinets, soffits, selected doors, casing, and trim.

The new design included Koch Classic Savannah cabinetry in Russet stain for the main perimeter cabinets, black painted pantry cabinets, a black painted island, decorative island panels, tapered Mission-style island legs, a custom countertop apron, a custom decorative range hood, narrow reed glass cabinet inserts, crown molding, appliance garage storage, and a coordinated coffee bar.

The kitchen received San Benedito leathered granite countertops on the perimeter, MSI Calacatta Prado quartz on the island, a black Karran quartz composite double-bowl undermount sink, matte black plumbing fixtures, and Bedrosians Celine Cotto tile in a herringbone backsplash pattern.

Coffee Bar and Pantry Wall

The remodel added a coordinated coffee bar with Russet stained birch cabinetry, glass inserts, matching crown molding, and stone countertops.

The pantry and refrigerator wall became a bold focal point with black painted cabinetry, deep storage, refrigerator panels, upper cabinetry above the refrigerator, and satin brass hardware. This gave the kitchen a more custom and furniture-like appearance while creating a major storage upgrade.

Island and Seating Area

The island was designed as a centerpiece of the kitchen. The black painted cabinet base contrasts with the stained perimeter cabinetry and supports the lighter Calacatta Prado quartz top.

The island also includes decorative end panels, a finished back, custom apron detail, and tapered Mission-style legs. These details make the island feel more like a custom furniture piece than a standard cabinet run.

Fireplace Remodel

The fireplace was redesigned as a statement feature connected to the overall kitchen and living room design.

Wichita Home Works removed the older hearth, mantel, crown molding, and wood panel details, then rebuilt the feature wall with new tile, stained birch trim, and a custom stained birch mantel.

The fireplace front was finished with Bedrosians Celine Cotto tile in a herringbone pattern from floor to ceiling. The hearth was finished with coordinating tile, and the edges were detailed with Schluter trim. The fireplace side cabinets and shelving were painted in Sherwin-Williams Fresco Cream, while the new mantel and birch trim were stained to coordinate with the kitchen perimeter cabinetry.

Laundry Room, Hallway and Master Bedroom Updates

The laundry room, hallway, and master bedroom were updated with new flooring, trim, doors, casing, paint, stain, and cabinetry details.

The laundry room included new upper cabinets, a custom shelf with galvanized closet rod, a lower cabinet with pullout hamper, stained birch trim, and coordinated cabinet hardware. The hallway and master bedroom received new door and casing work, new baseboards, updated flooring transitions, and paint and stain coordination to connect the remodeled spaces.

The master bedroom also received new carpet and selected LVP flooring areas at exterior door transitions, creating a cleaner and more durable connection to the updated doors and outdoor access points.

Exterior Door Replacement

The project included several exterior door upgrades. Wichita Home Works replaced sliding patio doors with fiberglass French doors, installed a 5-foot French door at the laundry room, replaced a garage entry door, added brickmould trim, installed matte black door hardware, and painted the new doors to coordinate with the kitchen island color.

These door updates helped modernize the exterior access points while bringing more consistency to the home’s interior and exterior finishes.

Electrical, Plumbing and Mechanical Coordination

Electrical work included new kitchen lighting, LED puck lights, dedicated appliance circuits, dishwasher circuit, range circuit, garbage disposal air switch, backsplash outlets, under-cabinet lighting, island electrical, a range hood light, laundry room exterior light, and an interior panel update.

Plumbing work included a new gas line for the range, sink plumbing, black sink accessories, reverse osmosis system reinstallation, matte black beverage faucet, matte black kitchen faucet, soap dispenser, refrigerator water line, dishwasher set, and gas range set.

These behind-the-scenes updates were essential to making the new layout work as well as it looked.

Flooring, Paint and Stain

The kitchen, laundry room, hallway, and master bedroom areas received coordinated flooring updates, including Emser Emcore Windsor Solvang LVP, transitions, stairnose, threshold details, and Anderson Tuftex Paw Tay Kendall carpet in the master bedroom.

The paint plan included Sherwin-Williams Fresco Cream walls and Rookwood Terra Cotta as an accent wall near the coffee bar and basement door wall. Painted black doors and island-coordinated elements created contrast, while stained trim, stained baseboards, stained casing, and stained wood details tied the remodeled spaces back to the cabinetry and flooring.

Patio and Driveway Improvements

The project also included outdoor layout planning for patio and driveway improvements, including a large Appalachian Flagstone patio area, back sidewalk area, driveway extension areas, and driveway layout updates.

These exterior improvements helped support the broader goal of making the home work better from the inside out.

Design and Finish Details

This project has a warm transitional style with bold custom accents.

The kitchen combines Russet stained birch cabinets with black painted pantry cabinets and a black island. This creates depth without making the room feel too dark. The lighter island countertop, leathered perimeter granite, and herringbone backsplash add texture and movement.

The black sink, matte black faucets, black cabinet hardware, and black door hardware give the remodel a consistent modern edge. Satin brass hardware on the pantry and fridge cabinets adds a warmer accent and helps distinguish the black cabinetry from the stained perimeter cabinets.

The herringbone tile appears in both the kitchen backsplash and fireplace feature wall, giving the remodel a unified design language. The fireplace becomes part of the same visual story instead of feeling separate from the kitchen.

The laundry room and master bedroom updates carry the design beyond the kitchen. New doors, trim, flooring, paint, cabinetry, and exterior access points help the remodeled areas feel connected.

Construction Story

This was a layered remodel with several connected work zones. The project required careful sequencing because the kitchen, laundry room, hallway, master bedroom, exterior doors, fireplace, and outdoor work all affected each other.

The construction process moved through demolition, rough electrical, plumbing updates, drywall, cabinetry, countertops, backsplash tile, fireplace tile, flooring, paint, staining, carpet, finish electrical, finish plumbing, hardware installation, glass cabinet details, cleaning, and final closeout.

As the finishes came together, Wichita Home Works worked closely with the homeowners to refine the stain direction for the trim and casing. The final approach helped the trim coordinate beautifully with the cabinetry, flooring, and overall design intent.

The herringbone tile work became one of the standout craftsmanship moments of the project. Repeating that pattern in both the kitchen and fireplace helped the remodeled spaces feel intentionally connected.

During the final phase, the team focused on the details that make a large remodel feel truly finished: cabinet glass, cleanout caps, fan adjustments, caulking touch-ups, dishwasher coordination, reverse osmosis system coordination, hardware details, cleaning, and final walkthrough preparation.

The homeowners were highly engaged throughout the process and excited as the finishes came together. The result is a remodel that feels personal, polished, and thoughtfully built around the way the home is used.

Project Coordination Highlights

Multi-Space Design Coordination

This was not just a kitchen remodel. The project connected the kitchen, coffee bar, fireplace, laundry room, hallway, master bedroom, exterior doors, and outdoor areas. Wichita Home Works coordinated the design so the finished spaces would feel connected instead of pieced together.

Cabinetry and Finish Integration

The remodel included stained cabinetry, black painted cabinetry, glass inserts, a black island, satin brass hardware, matte black hardware, custom range hood details, and stained trim. These selections required careful coordination so the finished look would feel bold but balanced.

Herringbone Tile Craftsmanship

The kitchen backsplash and fireplace feature wall used herringbone tile, which adds visual interest and requires more layout precision than a standard straight-set tile pattern. The repeated use of the tile helped tie the kitchen and living space together.

Door and Exterior Access Updates

Multiple exterior doors were replaced or updated as part of the larger remodel. This helped improve daily function, light, access, and design consistency across the home.

Finish-Stage Sequencing

The final weeks involved paint, stain, carpet, plumbing, electrical, hardware, cabinet glass, cleaning, and punch-list coordination. Wichita Home Works managed those details so the homeowners could settle back into the remodeled spaces with confidence.

The Finished Result

The finished Brookfield remodel created a home that feels more custom, more functional, and more visually connected.

The kitchen now has a stronger layout, improved storage, a large island, dramatic pantry wall, custom range hood, herringbone backsplash, leathered granite, quartz island top, black sink, and upgraded lighting. The coffee bar adds a dedicated destination for daily use and entertaining.

The fireplace now serves as a coordinated focal point with herringbone tile, stained birch trim, a custom mantel, and updated surrounding finishes. The laundry room has more intentional storage, while the hallway and master bedroom updates help the remodel carry through the home.

The exterior door replacements and outdoor improvements also make the project feel broader than an interior-only remodel. The finished result is a warm, detailed, high-impact transformation designed for both everyday living and long-term enjoyment.

Why This Project Matters for Future Remodel Clients

This project is a strong example for homeowners who want a remodel that improves more than one room at a time.

Many homes have connected spaces that affect each other: the kitchen connects to the living room, the fireplace affects the main gathering area, the laundry room handles daily function, the master bedroom needs comfort and privacy, and exterior doors influence light, access, and flow.

By planning those pieces together, Wichita Home Works was able to create a more cohesive result. For homeowners near Wichita, Eastborough, College Hill, Andover, Bel Aire, Derby, and surrounding communities, this project shows how a multi-space remodel can update the look, function, and feel of a home without treating each room as a separate project.

Thinking About a Similar Kitchen and Multi-Space Remodel?

If you are planning a kitchen remodel, fireplace remodel, laundry room update, bedroom refresh, exterior door replacement, or multi-space home remodel near Wichita, Wichita Home Works can help you think through the full project.

That includes layout, cabinetry, countertops, backsplash tile, lighting, plumbing, flooring, doors, fireplace details, paint colors, stain direction, exterior access, timeline expectations, and final closeout.

A project with this many connected spaces has many moving parts. The right design-build team helps organize those decisions into a clear, manageable process from planning through completion.

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