Project
Kitchen renovation
Style
Mid-century/Modern
Materials
MDF/ Walnut
Markham Project
Green Kitchen Design: Boldness and “Wow” Factor
The secret behind this design? Audacity in a kitchen full of character.
Get the “Wow” Effect
After two unsuccessful design attempts elsewhere, the client wanted to finally fall in love with her kitchen. She was looking for something high-end, elegant, and truly different: a space both classic and bold, one that would reflect her personality.
Under the direction of our designer, Marjorie Côté, this project became a masterclass in boldness and design expertise.
This green kitchen strikes the perfect balance between daring design and refined elegance.
Designing Around Existing Constraints
It’s not unusual for certain technical decisions to be set before a project even begins.
In this case, the designer had to work around:
- The island plumbing
- The pot filler
- The Sub-Zero refrigerator placement and upper grille
The challenge was to create a cohesive layout around these fixed elements while preserving balance, flow, and visual harmony.
Bold, Warm & Distinctive Design Choices
The Project
The Request
Get the “Wow” Effect
After two unsuccessful design attempts elsewhere, the client wanted to finally fall in love with her kitchen. She was looking for something high-end, elegant, and truly different: a space both classic and bold, one that would reflect her personality.
Under the direction of our designer, Marjorie Côté, this project became a masterclass in boldness and design expertise.
This green kitchen strikes the perfect balance between daring design and refined elegance.
The challenge
Designing Around Existing Constraints
It’s not unusual for certain technical decisions to be set before a project even begins.
In this case, the designer had to work around:
The island plumbing
The pot filler
The Sub-Zero refrigerator placement and upper grille
The challenge was to create a cohesive layout around these fixed elements while preserving balance, flow, and visual harmony.
Materials and features
Deep teal lacquered MDF
Taj Mahal quartzite
Machined brass
Taj Mahal quartzite
Walnut
Reversed walnut dowels
Deep teal lacquered MDF
A Bold, Elegant & Timeless Color Palette.
This green kitchen brings personality without overwhelming the space, creating a rich contrast with natural materials.
Stained walnut
Walnut introduces warmth and depth at the heart of the room. Its tone balances the freshness of the green, forming a natural harmony between materials.
Taj Mahal quartzite
A Textured Feature That Draws the Eye.
These reversed carved dowels add rhythm and character, subtly echoing mid-century modern design codes. A detail that instantly catches the eye and gives the island its signature presence.
Taj Mahal quartzite
A noble and luminous stone, Taj Mahal enhances the island, countertops, and backsplash.
Its soft beige veining gently smooths the contrast between wood and green for a refined, cohesive visual effect.
Machined brass
Here, brass isn’t simply added — it is engineered into the material with millimeter precision.
This level of craftsmanship reflects the high-end expertise behind the design and execution.
Maple-finish melamine
Used only inside the cabinetry, the melamine interior provides a refined and easy-care finish.
In this kitchen, the maple-look finish creates a warm contrast with the green exterior and elevates the overall elegance of the space.
Solid wood dovetail joints
Renowned for their durability, these joints reflect superior craftsmanship.
They reinforce drawer stability and longevity, showcasing the meticulous attention to detail that defines this project.
A Bold, Elegant & Timeless Color Palette.
This green kitchen brings personality without overwhelming the space, creating a rich contrast with natural materials.
Deep teal lacquered MDF
Walnut introduces warmth and depth at the heart of the room. Its tone balances the freshness of the green, forming a natural harmony between materials.
Stained Walnut
A Textured Feature That Draws the Eye.
These reversed carved dowels add rhythm and character, subtly echoing mid-century modern design codes. A detail that instantly catches the eye and gives the island its signature presence.
Reversed dowels
A noble and luminous stone, Taj Mahal enhances the island, countertops, and backsplash.
Its soft beige veining gently smooths the contrast between wood and green for a refined, cohesive visual effect.
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Taj Mahal quartzite
The natural stone brings every element of the design together. Extending from the countertop to the backsplash, the Taj Mahal creates a visual continuity that unifies this bold kitchen. Its soft tone balances the depth of the green and softens the overall look with natural elegance.
Taj Mahal quartzite
Here, brass isn’t simply added — it is engineered into the material with millimeter precision.
This level of craftsmanship reflects the high-end expertise behind the design and execution.
Machined brass
Used only inside the cabinets, the melamine provides a neat and easy-to-maintain finish. In this green-colored kitchen, the maple-look finish creates a warm contrast with the cabinets and a more elegant visual effect.
Maple-finish melamine
Known for its strength, this joinery reflects a superior level of craftsmanship. The drawers gain stability and durability, while showcasing the care given to every detail of the project. It is a high-end traditional assembly.
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Solid wood dovetail joints
Design highlights
The Green
A green-colored kitchen is a bold choice, but here, it is perfectly mastered. The shade of green chosen by the designer fits within the mid-century aesthetic.
Rich and warm, this shade retains all the refinement of a high-end kitchen — a choice that feels both visionary and timeless.
Maple-finish cabinet interior
This option, slightly more expensive than standard finishes, was the obvious choice. The maple-look finish elevates the overall look of the kitchen and creates a flawless contrast with the green cabinetry.
This kind of detail changes everything — subtle, yet essential to the perceived quality of the design.
Reversed dowels
The dowels are a direct nod to mid-century design, but here they’re reinterpreted: reversed profiles reveal the concave curve on the outside.
It adds depth and a unique character to the space, turning the island into a true statement piece.
Machined brass hood
To achieve an exceptional finish, simply adding a decorative strip wasn’t an option. The brass was machined directly into the hood’s surface for a perfectly precise, seamless result.
This level of precision reflects the attention to detail and the standard of excellence we strive for in every project.
