Country Kitchen Makeover

County Living went interactive for this makeover, enlisting readers to vote on the details — from the floor plan to the flooring — and chronicling the entire experience as it unfolded.

Modern Country Kitchen

Located in upstate New York, this weekend home was a welcome retreat for its New York City-based owners, despite the far-from-inviting kitchen. The homeowners were willing to give us full rein in the redesign, with just a couple of caveats. One, the chosen materials must be easy to maintain, as it's a weekend house, and two, the overall look should stay true to the home's country roots. Partnering with the Home Depot and you, our readers, Country Living undertook this project with a real sense of excitement. Three prospective floor plans were developed by the store's in-house designer and put to a vote on our Website. We also asked you to choose the room's flooring, cabinets, countertops, and appliances from a selection of the Home Depot's products. Nearly 10,000 votes were cast, and the stunning results prove what we've known all along: Our readers have great taste.

Before Kitchen

On the surface, the dark, old-fashioned kitchen needed an update. But of deeper concern was the poor layout. Cabinets and appliances lined the walls, leaving an unused area at the center, and the pellet stove occupied more potential storage space. To maximize efficiency, the stove was replaced with an L-shaped counter that houses the range, sink, and dishwasher and doubles as a breakfast bar.

Before Kitchen

The inefficient layout posed a challenge. The refrigerator needed to be moved to create the "work triangle." Removing a bank of cabinets that separated the kitchen from the dining room resulted in a more open plan. Cabinets would be added on either side for storage and symmetry.

Neutral Color Scheme

Appliances: Sleek and modern, LG's stainless-steel Panorama refrigerator with a bottom freezer, and matching range, dishwasher, and microwave offer the latest technology.

Countertop: Silestone's Tea Leaf pattern, a dappled brown, tan, and green, complements the color scheme nicely. Made of natural quartz, Silestone is scratch-, chip-, and stain-resistant.

Windows: The new plan called for the single window to be moved, creating an opportunity to add a second one. Andersen double-hung six-over-six windows and patio door complete the overhaul.

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