The Blue Kitchen She Always Wanted, Designed for the Way She Cooks

Overview

Blue has always made this homeowner happy. When she began planning a kitchen renovation in Buckhead North, she knew she wanted to finally bring that color into the room where she cooks.

She also wanted the kitchen to work better for her. After back surgery, bending and reaching into cabinets had become important considerations. She pictured a space that felt clean, fresh, open, and airy, with thoughtful storage that would make it easier to find and use what she needed.

With Kitchen Design Solutions, she chose custom-finished Koch cabinetry, specialized storage accessories, and a striking countertop that continues up the backsplash. Today, she cooks much more than she used to and moves around the kitchen with greater ease.

The Problem: A Kitchen That Needed to Feel Good and Work Better

The homeowner had always wanted a blue kitchen. She wanted that color to make the room feel happy and personal while keeping the overall look bright and open.

Function mattered just as much. Following back surgery, she wanted to bend less when getting things out of her cabinets. Her goal was to organize everyday cooking supplies so she could reach them more comfortably, use her storage more effectively, and move through the kitchen with ease.

The new design also needed to feel at home alongside elements she planned to keep, including the original flooring and refrigerator. Cabinetry, countertops, hardware, and lighting all had to come together as one intentional space.

The project encountered a delay when several cabinet doors arrived in the wrong colors. The homeowner spoke highly of her contractor and installers, but getting those finishes right was an important part of bringing her vision to life.

The Solution: Custom Cabinetry with Storage Designed Around Her

The homeowner selected Koch cabinetry with plywood construction and the Bristol door style. The base cabinetry features Salty Dog by Sherwin-Williams, bringing the blue she had always wanted into the kitchen, while the upper cabinetry features a custom Sherwin-Williams finish. Lighter tones balance the rich blue to preserve the kitchen’s fresh, open feel.

Inside the cabinetry, practical accessories make frequently used items easier to organize and reach:

• A paper towel pull-out and spice pull-out keep everyday essentials close at hand
• A pull-down shelf brings items stored higher up within easier reach
• Tray dividers organize larger kitchen pieces
• A Lazy Susan makes corner storage more useful
• A two-tier silverware drawer gives utensils a dedicated place

One of the kitchen’s most striking features is its Calacatta Azulean countertop from Counterfitters. The same material continues up the backsplash, carrying its pattern from the work surface onto the wall. That continuation gives the kitchen a dramatic focal point and elevates the entire design.

Stainless steel Top Knobs hardware and a Kraus stainless steel sink add practical finishes that suit a homeowner who loves to cook. Lighting from Pace Lighting contributes to the fresh, open feel she wanted.

The kitchen includes a KitchenAid freestanding electric range, wall oven, and dishwasher, along with a Viking microwave and the refrigerator she already owned. The original flooring remained in place.

The Result: More Ease, More Cooking, and the Blue She Loves

The finished kitchen has the blue the homeowner always imagined, balanced with lighter finishes that keep the room feeling open. The countertop and matching backsplash give the space a distinctive finishing touch.

The changes inside the cabinets matter every day. Pull-outs, divided storage, and easier access help her spend less time bending and searching for what she needs. She can move around the kitchen more comfortably, and she now cooks much more than she used to.

The room feels clean, fresh, and open, just as she hoped. It also makes the activity she enjoys easier to do.