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# A Kitchen Remix: Where Timeless Meets Eclectic

 Published by [Kelsey Powell](https://blog.ksikitchens.com/author/kelsey-powell) on  Feb 7, 2025, 2:05:01 PM

Picture this: a large-scale renovation and addition, a dream team collaboration with Krieger Klatt Architects, Mosher Dolan, and Witmer Design, and clients who wanted it all. Timeless? Yes. Eclectic? Absolutely. Funky yet grounded in tradition? You bet. Our clients desired a space that was both enduringly classic and delightfully unique—and we delivered.

## The Vision: Bold, Beautiful, and Unapologetically Unique

Our clients craved a space that was functional for a bustling family life (hello, kids and constant entertaining!) but also a showstopper. The goal? To create a timeless kitchen and pantry that felt like an extension of the home's traditional bones while making a strong statement. Challenge accepted.

![Soft, airy blue mixes with touches of walnut and soapstone in this kitchen remodel](https://blog.ksikitchens.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog/2025/250114-MV-Witmer-Durham_097-1.jpg?width=2048&height=1366&name=250114-MV-Witmer-Durham_097-1.jpg)

## The Palette: Calm + Warm

We played with several color schemes before landing on a soft, airy blue that whispers calmness. This dreamy hue graces the shaker-style cabinetry on the range wall, island, and sink section. But wait, there's more! To ground this serene blue, we introduced grain-matched walnut cabinetry with a sleek slab door style. The contrast? *Chef's kiss.*

 

- ![Grain-matched walnut towers flank the kitchen sink](https://blog.ksikitchens.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog/2025/250114-MV-Witmer-Durham_056-1.jpg?width=1630&height=2038&name=250114-MV-Witmer-Durham_056-1.jpg)
  
   Grain-matched walnut towers flank the kitchen sink
- ![Stone ledge on the range wall with plaster hood](https://blog.ksikitchens.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog/2025/250114-MV-Witmer-Durham_086-1.jpg?width=1639&height=2049&name=250114-MV-Witmer-Durham_086-1.jpg)
  
   Stone ledge on the range wall with plaster hood
- ![Mixing painted shaker inset cabinets with grain-matched walnut slab door inset cabinets](https://blog.ksikitchens.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog/2025/250114-MV-Witmer-Durham_047-1.jpg?width=1639&height=2049&name=250114-MV-Witmer-Durham_047-1.jpg)
  
   Mixing painted shaker inset cabinets with grain-matched walnut slab door inset cabinets
- ![Desk and pantry cabinetry tie into kitchen selections](https://blog.ksikitchens.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog/2025/250114-MV-Witmer-Durham_157-1.jpg?width=1475&height=2048&name=250114-MV-Witmer-Durham_157-1.jpg)
  
   Desk and pantry cabinetry tie into kitchen selections
- ![Desk and pantry cabinetry tie into kitchen selections](https://blog.ksikitchens.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog/2025/250114-MV-Witmer-Durham_147-1.jpg?width=1639&height=2049&name=250114-MV-Witmer-Durham_147-1.jpg)
  
   Desk and pantry cabinetry tie into kitchen selections

## The Details: Where the Magic Happens

You know what they say—it’s all in the details. From the stone ledge at the range wall with its dreamy plaster hood to the stone waterfall sink front that’s basically kitchen jewelry, every inch of this space was designed to dazzle. We mixed slab and shaker door styles in inset cabinetry for a blend that's both classic and trendy. These selections carry through to the pantry and desk to unify the connected spaces.

 

![Custom walnut arch - view into kitchen](https://495584.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/495584/hubfs/Blog/2025/250114-MV-Witmer-Durham_040-1.jpg?width=1200&length=1200&name=250114-MV-Witmer-Durham_040-1.jpg)

![Custom walnut arch flanked by appliances and glass armoire](https://495584.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/495584/hubfs/Blog/2025/250114-MV-Witmer-Durham_075-1.jpg?width=1200&length=1200&name=250114-MV-Witmer-Durham_075-1.jpg)

![Custom walnut arch at left](https://495584.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/495584/hubfs/Blog/2025/250114-MV-Witmer-Durham_031-1.jpg?width=1200&length=1200&name=250114-MV-Witmer-Durham_031-1.jpg)

## The Showstopper: The Walnut Arch Wall

If there’s one feature that makes my designer heart skip a beat, it's the custom walnut arch wall. Imagine built-in appliances seamlessly integrated with glass armoire pieces, creating a statement that just oozes sophistication. We wanted it to be the crown jewel of the kitchen, and honestly, mission accomplished.

 

![250114-MV-Witmer-Durham_138-1](https://blog.ksikitchens.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog/2025/250114-MV-Witmer-Durham_138-1.jpg?width=1630&height=2038&name=250114-MV-Witmer-Durham_138-1.jpg)

## Final Vibes: Classic Meets Trendy

This kitchen is like your favorite playlist—a perfect mix of timeless classics with a few funky hits to keep things interesting. The soft blue brings tranquility, the walnut adds warmth, and the soapstone? It grounds the entire space with understated elegance.

Designing this kitchen and pantry was a journey filled with creativity, collaboration, and a dash of daring. And I wouldn’t have it any other way. Cheers to spaces that make us feel at home, one eclectic detail at a time!

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*[Krieger Klatt Architects, Inc.](https://www.kriegerklatt.com/) is a full-service architecture firm providing architecture, interior design, and master planning services. With almost three decades of experience, they have a broad range and diverse portfolio. Mixed-Use Developments, Multi-Family Residential, High-End Custom Residential Homes, Hotels and Restaurants, Country Clubs, Office Buildings, and Franchises are their primary area of expertise.*

[Mosher Dolan, Inc.](https://mosherdolan.com/) is widely recognized as one of Michigan's premier building firms. With over three-decades of solid experience in all facets of construction, the company was founded with a commitment to building and remodeling the very finest homes for residential clients. Mosher Dolan, Inc. is distinguished by close personal attention to the needs of residents and owners.

[Witmer Design](https://www.witmerdesign.com/) was established in 2000 by Lynn Witmer as a full-service design studio focused on a wide variety of private residential and smaller commercial spaces. Lynn is involved in all phases of the design process—from ground-up builds and large-scale remodels, to more intimate design consultations, custom furniture creation, finish selection, and accessory curation. Lynn and her team collaborate closely with architects, contractors, tradespeople and clients from concept development through final installation. Her spaces are comfortable, livable and memorable.

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**Kelsey Powell**  
*Kelsey Powell is a Sr. Designer at the KSI Kitchen & Bath Birmingham Design Center. Kelsey was honored as member of the NKBA Thirty Under 30 Class of 2023 and named a 2023 Innovator by Kitchen & Bath Design News Magazine. Most recently, she was named a member of the ProRemodelers Forty Under 40 class of 2024.*

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