Tonawanda, NY - Bungalow
Custom Kitchen Cabinets & Full Kitchen and Bathroom Remodel
This home will always hold a special place in my heart. What began as a design centered around blending a family together slowly evolved into a forever home for two truly amazing people. Every detail was thoughtfully handpicked, with the loving guidance of a sister who, while she never saw the project’s completion, left her touch in every corner of this space.
Warm wood tones and subtle finishes create the perfect backdrop, allowing moments of color and personality to shine through. The love this family shares is reflected in every inch of the design—it’s felt in the textures, the choices, and the care behind it all.
And these custom cherry cabinets… we couldn’t be more in love.
This was such a sweet project to work on with amazing clients. Blending homes for this couple to care for an older relative was a heartfelt experience. This family lived elsewhere during construction, they were ready to come back home to their new beautiful space. Rust Belt handled the kitchen and bathroom Designs for this project, the custom cabinets were built in house in our cabinet shop and the amazing transformation was handled by our carpentry crew at Rust Belt.
Before
Previously, the kitchen felt dark and dated and small. The overall layout worked well, but the clients wanted to gain space in the kitchen to create a betters cooks kitchen for better flow and function, we removed a wall and extended the cabinets into the space to allow for this. Adding a second bathroom allows the attic space to be used for visiting Grandkids and updating the existing bathroom made for a cohesive flow throughout the home.
Design Approach
As a design and build project, we focused on both form and function.
Key design decisions included:
Reworking the layout to improve flow
Designing custom cabinets to maximize storage
Custom built Cherry Cabinets
Selecting materials that balanced durability and style
Adding a second bathroom for visiting grandkids
Creating a cohesive look throughout the space
For the design of this home, we wanted to incorporate classic finishes, warm wood tones, and elements that would age with the home for years to come.
Project Overview
Location: Tonawanda, NY
Service: Kitchen & Bath Remodeling + Custom Cabinetry + Interior Design + Home Renovation
Scope: Full kitchen renovation including cabinets, layout updates, and finishes
Secondary Scope: Updating lower level bathroom & adding a second attic bathroom while updating the main room for extras space and grandkids sleepovers.
Delta’s Trinsic faucet in matte black is the perfect definition of mountain modern with it’s sleek design. Handmade looking Riad tile from The Tile Shop has a slight sheen which reflects the beautiful light coming in from the window above the sink.
Custom Cabinetry Details
This project included fully custom-built kitchen cabinets designed specifically for the space.
Features included:
Full-height cabinetry for added storage
Solid Wood, Cherry Cabinets
Integrated storage solutions
High-quality finishes designed to last
To provide definition between the kitchen and dining, we added a wall of cabinets. The last cabinet is only a lower to provide open countertop space for laying out food and drinks that can be easily accessed from the table.
The Result
The finished kitchen is a complete transformation, more functional, better organized, and visually refined. The custom cabinetry plays a central role in both the design and usability of the space. A big part of what sets us apart is our focus on custom cabinetry and millwork. By removing walls and opening up the kitchen, you can now see the living room, dining, and kitchen when you walk into the home. This one large open space works so well for a family that loves to host. White oak flooring was installed throughout the main level and the walls and millwork were painted Sherwin Williams Snowbound, which is one of my all time favorite paint colors.
Serving Tonawanda & Buffalo NY
This project is one of many we’ve completed in Tonawanda and the greater Buffalo NY area. We work with homeowners throughout Western New York to design and build custom cabinetry and complete kitchen renovations.
If you're considering a kitchen remodel or custom cabinets in Buffalo or Tonawanda, NY, we’d be happy to talk through your project. Contact Rust Belt to schedule a consultation.