Mid-Century Kitchen Design

Happy Days – Downers Grove MCM Ranch Expanded

For this active family of five, the original 1960s floor plan simply wasn’t keeping up. The kitchen felt cramped and isolated, and the home lacked the storage, openness, and natural light they craved. LivCo responded with a long and efficient rear addition that completely transformed the way the home functions—bringing the kitchen into the center of family life and connecting every space to the expansive backyard and pool.

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With a mid-century 1960’s floorplan, the original kitchen of this home was squeezed in a back corner of the first floor; isolated from the family room and lacking adequate storage for modern amenities. LivCo proposed a long & skinny rear addition, to house the new open kitchen, expand the family & dining rooms, and allow for an additional full bath, mudroom area, and remodeled hall bath. The program for this active family of five needed plentiful storage, so we designed in a large walk-in pantry. Another must was lots of natural light and views to the expansive backyard and pool area. LivCo’s kitchen design then kept all storage low allowing for a wall of windows overlooking the backyard with sunset views through the trees.

Before & After

Before and After exterior view of a mid century modern kitchen addition
LivCo kitchen remodel bright open kitchen green island bar stools stainless steel hardwood floors

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