Color, Contour, & Craft: Modernizing a Redmond Heritage
Redmond, WA
Cabinets and Design: LEICHT SEATTLE
Appliances: Thermador
Photography: Netra Nei
Situated in the peaceful Northeast Bellevue, originally built in 1975, the split-level home underwent a thoughtful renovation that honors its original architecture, combining and opening the kitchen to the main dining and living space while infusing refined modern design
The homeowners, originally from Germany, brought a strong passion for mid-century design, art, and European craftsmanship to the project. Their vision was clear: honor the home's character by pairing authentic architectural color theory with high-performance, precision-engineered German millwork.
Base & Tall Cabinets: Styled in BONDI matt olive grey, offering a soft, muted tone with a super-matt lacquer finish that feels grounded and contemporary. Integrated with a DOMO Rail system—including a dedicated knife holder—to keep essential tools within reach while keeping the countertops completely clear.
Upper Cabinet Accent (Green): Handle-less upper cabinets in glossy LARGO lacquer, finished in Les Couleurs Le Corbusier vert anglais. This iconic shade pays homage to mid-century architectural history and brings high-gloss depth and dynamism to the room.
Upper Cabinet Accent (Frosty White): Complementary glossy upper cabinets in SIRIUS-A frosty white, introducing light, clean contrast to open up the upper visual field to the outside evergreen trees.
Kitchen Island Display: A focal point wrapped in ORLANDO-C walnut le midi laminate, introducing natural wood grain and organic warmth essential to mid-century aesthetics. The island features an integrated channel system (Contino) for a handle-free profile, in carbon color, plus a built-in Leicht open shelving nook backed in an LED-lit Le Corbusier vert anglais—acting like a storefront display window to showcase curated art objects.
Dining Area Storage: An elegant Leicht library in the adjacent dining area anchors the space, thoughtfully proportioned to display artful pottery, lush plants, and books.
Surfaces & Countertops: INALCO Azalai surfaces deliver a striking, high-performance aesthetic with exceptional durability.
Fixtures & Hardware: The Brizo Litze Pull-Down Kitchen Faucet in Stainless adds a subtle industrial-chic touch to the main sink area.
Lighting: Architectural illumination anchored by a Flos Globall Pendant defining the stairwell and a Flos Smithfield ceiling fixture in white, providing clean, modern overhead light.
By pairing ultra-glossy statement surfaces with low-sheen matt tones, rich walnut textures, and carefully chosen lighting fixtures, this kitchen celebrates the seamless intersection of Pacific Northwest mid-century heritage and modern German design.
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