Before & After – An Interior Remodeled With A Soft Color Palette

February 6, 2023
Before & After - A remodeled kitchen with matte green cabinets.

Interior design studio Casework has designed a condo remodel for their clients, a couple who realized they needed more room and an updated look.

Pulling inspiration from the client’s favorite art museums like The Walker in Minneapolis, the SFMOMA, Portland’s Snow Peak, and Stockholm’s Ett Hem, the interior was designed to have natural materials and a warm vibe with a clean, contemporary feel.

Before we look at the remodeled kitchen, here’s what it originally looked like. Wood cabinetry lined the walls, while wood was also used for the flooring, making the kitchen dark.

Before photo of a kitchen with dark wood cabinets.
Before photo of a kitchen with dark wood cabinets.

The adjacent dining area had a dining table and chairs, with artwork on the wall.

Before photos of a dining area.

The goal of the updated kitchen and dining room was to create a space where the clients could entertain friends, cook a big meal, and increase storage.

The remodeled kitchen and dining area includes a lighter palette overall, with white oak flooring, and soft, creamy green cabinetry in the color of Benjamin Moore’s Rushing River that extends along the wall in the dining area.

The remodeled kitchen and dining area includes a lighter palette overall, with white oak flooring, soft, creamy green cabinetry in the color of Benjamin Moore’s Rushing River, and Dolomite countertop and backsplash.
The remodeled kitchen and dining area includes a lighter palette overall, with white oak flooring, soft, creamy green cabinetry in the color of Benjamin Moore’s Rushing River, and Dolomite countertop and backsplash.
The remodeled kitchen and dining area includes a lighter palette overall, with white oak flooring, soft, creamy green cabinetry in the color of Benjamin Moore’s Rushing River, and Dolomite countertop and backsplash.
The remodeled kitchen and dining area includes a lighter palette overall, with white oak flooring, soft, creamy green cabinetry in the color of Benjamin Moore’s Rushing River, and Dolomite countertop and backsplash.

A new kitchen island and custom sideboard show off rich, natural walnut elements, while a Dolomite slab covers the kitchen island, countertops, and backsplash.

A new kitchen island and custom sideboard show off rich, natural walnut elements, while a Dolomite slab covers the kitchen island and countertops, as well as the backsplash.
A new kitchen island and custom sideboard show off rich, natural walnut elements, while a Dolomite slab covers the kitchen island and countertops, as well as the backsplash.
A modern kitchen with pale matte green cabinets and Dolomite countertop.

The updated bedroom also includes white oak flooring and has a striking blue color palette.

A modern bedroom with a rich blue color palette.
A modern bedroom with a rich blue color palette.

The before photos of the primary bathroom show a dark wood vanity and a tiled bathtub surround.

Before photo of a primary bathroom.
Before photo of a primary bathroom.

The updated primary bathroom also includes a Dolomite countertop and bathtub surround like in the kitchen, while a new wood vanity increases storage, and vertical subway tiles line the walls.

The updated primary bathroom includes Dolomite countertop and bathtub surround, while a new wood vanity increases storage, and vertical subway tiles line the walls.
The updated primary bathroom includes Dolomite countertop and bathtub surround, while a new wood vanity increases storage, and vertical subway tiles line the walls.

The guest bathroom originally had a vanity with exposed plumbing and tan-colored walls.

Before photo of a guest bathroom.
Before photo of a guest bathroom.

The updated guest bathroom is brighter and feels larger. A new wood vanity with a large drawer and a shelf below is topped with a thick countertop and an undermount sink, while a ledge below the mirror carries through to the shower.

A remodeled bathroom includes a new wood vanity with a large drawer and a shelf below is topped with a thick countertop with undermount sink, while a ledge below the mirror carries through to the shower.
After photography by George Barberis Photography | Design: Casework | Design Team: Casey Keasler, Jordan Allen, Marla Kabashima, Jaimie LaMotta | Contractor: Hammer & Hand | Stylist: Jorie Garcia