This design concept was developed as part of a student project I completed during my time at the Heritage School of Interior Design, Denver. All design features, appliances, fixtures, materials and finishes mentioned are real, active products that were specified in an original set of construction documents I created with AutoCAD. While this was not a commissioned client project, it does demonstrate our approach to personalized interior design services.

At Fruition Interiors, our design approach goes beyond the decorative. With every project we embark on, our mission is to marry form, function, and our client’s personal flavor, within the context of helping our clients live in flow state. Our design process is influenced by our deep desire to create personalized spaces that withstand the test of time. We do that by getting to know our clients on a deep level, inspecting existing conditions of their space and getting clear on problems to solve before putting a design concept and subsequent plans in front of them. As part of that, we consider the following as we envision how our clients will live in the space in the near and long term:

How can we make daily tasks and functions within a space effortless, frictionless and dare we say, enjoyable?

How can we design with longevity in mind –in terms of durability, sustainability, and adaptability –especially when our client envisions a property to be their forever home?

The Project

For a multi-generational family of four, the kitchen in their 1950s bungalow was ready for an update. The clients were an active couple with a toddler and one elderly parent with mobility issues. We also can’t forget their small pup! For this family, the kitchen was truly the heart of the home. They had passion for healthy cooking, mindful consumption and environmentally-conscious living. Their ask? A kitchen that was beautiful and functional, mindful of accessibility challenges and equipped for everyday life. We reimagined their kitchen into a casual, warm and durable space influenced by their family values, lifestyle and love of modern Spanish design.

Thoughtful Workflow + Functionality

We configured the kitchen for circulation and safety, knowing that the family would often be in the kitchen together with multiple people cooking and hosting casual get-togethers for years to come.

Key features in their kitchen re-design included:

A multi-functional island with integrated knife storage and a cutting board, hidden trash/recycling bins and seating for three
Two separate cleaning zones for multi-user cooking and food prep
Steam cooker/air fryer/oven combo appliance and an induction cooktop for efficient cooking
Low-flow plumbing fixtures and EnergyStar appliances to minimize utilities consumption
Clerestory windows + a skylight to wash the room in natural light without sacrificing upper cabinet storage
Addition of a paneled 2-drawer refrigerator by their new secondary sink for dedicated beverage storage