Project Lumen

Location: Ottawa, ON
Photographer: Sonia V Photography

Project Lumen transformed a dated kitchen into a warm, personal take on mid-century modern design. Inspired by the homeowners' love of travel, cooking, entertaining, and collecting pottery, the renovation was designed to make the existing space work better without changing its overall footprint.

Removing a window beside the refrigerator gave us the flexibility to reposition the refrigerator and wall oven, creating valuable counter space. We also enlarged the island for a 36-inch cooktop and added thoughtful storage and open shelving to display the homeowners' pottery collection.

Warm white oak, deep midnight blue cabinetry, and a linear mosaic backsplash bring the design together. The result is a functional, welcoming kitchen that feels unmistakably like the people who live there.

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Ottawa interior design featuring a mid-century modern kitchen with white oak cabinetry.
Ottawa interior design featuring a mid-century modern kitchen with white oak cabinetry and oak flooring.
Ottawa interior design featuring a mid-century modern kitchen with white oak cabinetry and painted dark blue cabinetry.
Ottawa interior design featuring a mid-century modern kitchen with a white oak island.
Ottawa interior design featuring a linear mosaic backplash.
Ottawa interior design featuring a mid-century modern kitchen with a coffee bar.
Ottawa interior design featuring a mid-century modern kitchen with open shelves.
Ottawa interior design featuring a mid-century modern kitchen with white oak cabinets and a 36" cooktop.
Ottawa interior design featuring a linear mosaic backsplash and quartz countertop.
Ottawa interior design featuring a mid-century modern kitchen with accordion patio doors.
Ottawa interior design featuring a mid-century modern kitchen with table and chairs.
Ottawa interior design featuring a cozy family room with a painted brick fireplace.
Ottawa interior design featuring custom upholstery with a large round coffee table.
Ottawa interior design featuring custom upholstery with performance fabric.
Ottawa interior design featuring a glass and wood round coffee table.
Ottawa interior design featuring a terrazzo tile in the entry and powder room.
Ottawa interior design featuring a mid-century inspired powder room with blue wall tile.
Ottawa interior design featuring a mid-century inspired powder room with blue wall tile and a small sink.

“We are very pleased with how the overall design turned out. Natalie’s colour and material choices for the cabinetry, flooring, countertops, and backsplash came together beautifully. The cabinets were delivered ahead of schedule. We are also enjoying having a larger kitchen island and more cabinet and counter space. Thank you, CPI!”

~ Kim Miller

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