Western Springs Takes On The Trends; Earns Design Award

The demand for white kitchens remains strong among homeowners, but equally strong is the desire for these newly remodeled kitchens to maintain an up-to-date look for many years. Creating a white kitchen that capitalizes on the benefits of today’s trends without risking a dated look in a few short years can be a challenge, one that Normandy Remodeling Designer Leslie Molloy, CKD successfully met in a recent renovation. Molloy was able to incorporate many of today’s in-demand trends to create a kitchen that fits the home and family without compromising a timeless quality; earning this kitchen a Remodeling Excellence Award from the National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI) of Greater Chicagoland.

Some of the key trends spotted in this kitchen include a grey and white color scheme, marble backsplash, engineered countertops that are maintenance free, a large island for entertaining, open shelving, LED lighting, and homeowner driven unique selections.

Cookie-cutter kitchens are on the decline, and highly personal selections that are interesting to the homeowner have taken their place. “In this kitchen, the focus on geometry shines through,” commented Molloy. “You can find it in the angular island shape, the triangular shape of the backsplash tile, the emphasis on the square angles for the floating shelves, and even down to the round mirrored tile insets for the backsplash tile.”

Thoughtful details elevate this kitchen from ‘just another white kitchen’ into something that has personality and fits this family to a T. The way in which each of these elements were incorporated allowed the homeowners to take advantage of their favorite trends, but were included in more subtle and classic ways that should allow the look of the space to remain relevant for many years.

This Western Springs kitchen remodel was one of 13 renovations to receive a Remodeling Excellence Award. Winners were evaluated by an impartial panel of judges, comprised of industry experts. The judging criteria included problem solving, functionality, aesthetics, craftsmanship, innovation and degree of difficulty.

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About Normandy Remodeling

For 38 years, Normandy Remodeling has provided award-winning kitchens, baths, renovations and additions to the Chicagoland area. As a design/build remodeling firm, Normandy Remodeling plans, designs and executes the renovation, creating a single point of contact for clients. Normandy Remodeling was built on high ethical standards, exceptional quality and customer service. This has led to recognition by industry leaders, including being named Remodeler of the Year by Professional Remodeler Magazine and more recently, a 2016 recipient of the Chicagoland Better Business Bureau Torch Award for Marketplace Ethics. Headquartered in Hinsdale, Illinois, Normandy Remodeling eases the selection process for existing clients with an 8,000 square foot showroom. For more information, visit NormandyRemodeling.com.

About Normandy Designer Leslie Molloy, CKD

A native to Chicago, Leslie (Lawrence) Molloy began her career in the interior design industry by receiving an Associate of Technology in Interior Design from Harrington Institute of Interior Design in Chicago, IL. After college, Leslie continued her studies by focusing on the kitchen and bath industry. Having obtained accreditation as a Certified Kitchen Designer (CKD) through the National Kitchen and Bath Association, she has completed over 60 educational credit hours of focused study. Currently, she has over ten years of experience and has worked with some of the industry’s top professionals. In addition, her past and current affiliations include being a member of the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) and the National Kitchen and Bath Association (NKBA).