Modern Heritage
Location:
Hillcrest / Panorama Heights, Boulder, Colorado
Type:
Kitchen Renovation
Size:
1000 ft²
At their beloved home in Boulder, Colorado, our clients envisioned a kitchen that would honor the home’s character while feeling entirely renewed. After years of cooking, entertaining, and collecting treasures from their travels, they were ready for a kitchen remodel that balanced beauty, storage, and effortless flow.
Studio Strongwater approached the project as a complete modern home renovation endeavor, one that also included refinishing floors, lightening wood beams and wainscoting, and re-imagining color and lighting to bring warmth and energy to the entire main level. The result is a space that feels bright, soulful, and grounded, a modern classic that reflects the homeowners’ layered lives in.
The design process emphasized clarity, translating countless possibilities into a focused set of options so progress feels straightforward and grounded. Every design choice married heritage and modernity, resulting in an interior design Boulder, Colorado project that feels timeless, functional, and unmistakably personal.
The Vision
This had lived in their Boulder, Colorado home long enough to know what worked, and what didn’t. They loved to entertain, cook together, and gather with friends around the island, yet the existing kitchen felt dark, dated, and inefficient. The goal was a kitchen remodel Boulder Colorado that opened sight lines, introduced color, and delivered both aesthetic pleasure and everyday comfort.
Studio Strongwater envisioned a space that bridged old and new, a modern home renovation Boulder where craftsmanship and clean lines could live alongside character and warmth. Modern Shaker cabinetry in a deep slate-blue finish, hand-cut zellige tile from Morocco, and sculptural glass pendants created the tactile depth the clients desired. Pale hardwood floors and painted beams lightened the entire main level, transforming the home into a refined, welcoming environment that truly represents them.
Before & After
The Process
The Concept
From the outset, this interior design Boulder project set out to balance modern efficiency with enduring character. By visually opening the kitchen to the adjacent dining and living areas, the modern home renovation focused not only on materials and finishes, but on flow, how people move through the space, cook together, and connect day to day.
The Design
Every detail was refined with function in mind. The drawings explored a reconfigured island to increase seating and storage, concealed appliance panels for a seamless visual experience, and custom cabinetry carefully proportioned to balance practicality with elegance. The kitchen remodel Boulder Colorado also introduced clearly defined work zones, making cooking feel intuitive while supporting easy entertaining.
The Build
Throughout construction, Studio Strongwater led the process with clarity and intention by streamlining decisions, coordinating trades, and maintaining momentum to keep the project on schedule and within budget. The completed kitchen reflects the best of modern interiors in Colorado: tailored yet livable, thoughtful without excess, and designed to stand the test of time.
Signature Moments
Two distinctive moments bring this kitchen remodel Boulder Colorado to life: The gleaming wet bar, framed in the same richly painted cabinetry and deepglazed tile, doubles as a design statement and an entertainer’s dream, open shelving displays favorite bottles and glassware beneath clerestory light, while a slim counter keeps surfaces clear for gatherings large and small.
Opposite, the hidden coffee bar offers a quieter kind of ritual. Discreet pocket doors conceal a fully equipped espresso station; when open, it reveals beautifully organized shelves lined with ceramics and pantry jars. Together, these spaces embody the project’s ethos: modern home renovation Boulder design that celebrates daily rituals with ease and elegance.
Final Thoughts
By guiding this couple through a curated, intentional process, the home’s eclectic influences become unified in a way that would be challenging to envision independently.
This interior design in Boulder exemplifies how guiding a client’s vision through well-edited choices leads to a deeply personal, functional, and harmonious result. Modern Heritage blends heart, history, and innovation, the true spirit of Colorado design.
Client Testimonial
“I can’t say enough about Beth and her excellent work. Thanks to her tremendous partnership, thoughtful planning, and creative solutions, our kitchen remodel was on schedule and on budget. Most importantly, we are thrilled with the results. I would absolutely work with her on any future projects.”
— Tess
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