Landings Kitchen Remodeling Makeover

Overview:

After trading in a sprawling 4,000-square-foot home in Kentucky for the salt-kissed air of Savannah’s Marshwood neighborhood on Skidaway Island in the Landings Community, this homeowner was ready for a kitchen that felt like home—peaceful, personal, and practical. The goal? Garden-inspired serenity. Think pressed flower tiles, warm brass hardware, and a layout that didn’t make cooking feel like a contact sport.

She had already taken one swing at a kitchen renovation with another designer, but it didn’t quite hit the mark. Then she found Kitchen Design Solutions in The Skinnie Magazine, and the rest is happily ever after—in quartz, subway tile, and six gas burners.

The Problem:

Let’s just say the original kitchen had some… personality. But not the good kind. Cold, gray, sterile, univiting and a little warped from age, it felt more like a waiting room than the heart of the home. The flow was all wrong—sink in the wrong spot, dishwasher too far from the dishes, and a fridge parked halfway across the zip code.

The kitchen had a classic U-shape, which can be cozy and efficient if you know how to work it. But here? It just felt tight. Daily cooking turned into a dance of dodging corners and making do.

And then came the big move: relocating plumbing and electrical to give the space a fresh start, necessary if this kitchen was ever going to function as beautifully as it looked on her Pinterest board.

Solution:

Kitchen Design Solutions came in ready to roll up their sleeves and dig to help this homeowner create the kitchen of her dreams. Moving the sink and dishwasher meant cutting into the concrete slab, but with a little care and a lot of experience, the crew pulled it off without a single crack. (Cue the homeowner’s deep sigh of relief.)

The cabinetry was upgraded to Shiloh’s Hanover style in Arctic white, a fresh, clean finish that instantly softened the space. Inside those cabinets? Pure magic: tiered drawers, a Lemans pull-out, spice organizers, roll-out trays—every drawer and door designed to make daily cooking a breeze.

The backsplash became the star of the show: soft vanilla subway tile accented with handmade tiles from Salt Marsh Pottery in Massachusetts, each one embedded with real pressed flowers. It’s like a little garden blooming right on the wall.

And let’s talk about that hardware. Originally skeptical of gold tones next to stainless appliances, the homeowner ended up choosing Top Knobs Honey Bronze pulls—and now? She swears she’ll never go back. “I wanted something easy to wipe, traditional, and beautiful,” she said. “And this was all three—plus a little extra.”

Appliance placement was reimagined, with the Wolf cooktop and Bosch double ovens thoughtfully separated for better function. The fridge moved closer to the kitchen table (a blessing during breakfast rush), and a few sneaky wall drawers were added to squeeze out every last inch of storage.

Throughout the project, the homeowner felt completely supported. The crew was punctual, professional, and always willing to offer a second opinion when she needed it. When a couple cabinet faces arrived less than perfect, they were replaced without hesitation. Even months later, when she asked to swap the contents of two pull-outs (turns out the cutting boards didn’t want to live next to the spices), the team handled it at no extra charge.

The Result:

This kitchen didn’t just get a facelift—it got a soul. Now it’s a space that invites you in, wraps you up in soft light, and says, “Hey, let’s make something delicious.” It’s warm. It’s organized. And it finally feels like it belongs.

According to the homeowner, the renovation has made her feel at peace in her new home. Cooking is enjoyable again, entertaining is easier, and the kitchen is no longer something to work around—it’s the reason she wants to stay in and share a meal.

Now, every flower-tiled corner and easy-gliding drawer reminds her that a little beauty, a little function, and the right design team can make all the difference.