The Kitchen Associates/Sterling Surfaces family has lost a dear co-worker and friend this week. Ken Graves passed away after a long illness.  He will be dearly missed by all who knew him.

Instead of continuing to make the commute to the ocean, they bought a house and moved closer. They loved their new location, but the kitchen in their new coastal home was dated and needed attention.

For this homeowner, moving out from her large family home into a single condominium style home was a life change. With tall ceilings and a beautiful woodsy view and back deck, the aesthetic was calm, but the kitchen finishes were not.

For this Worcester, MA kitchen, one could describe the renovation with the words, “and then the walls came down!” It was the customer’s wish to “grow” the kitchen.

This Worcester project began due to an upstairs bathroom leak into the kitchen below. The dropped ceiling was removed and replaced, a start to updating the space.

This lovely Worcester, MA couple has lived in their home for many years, and it was more than time for some updates. Removing the existing chimney that sat in the middle of the kitchen, blocking their counter space, was on top of the list.

This beautiful new farmhouse sits among family property, abutting an original farmhouse and barns owned by the parents of the Mrs. A large, blended family of five children, with nearby sisters, brothers, and cousins frequently together, called for a large kitchen. Entertaining is a common activity for this large family.

This project in Sterling, MA was hand-picked by one of the Houzz writers to be featured in an editorial ideabook on the homepage of Houzz.com. The article was entitled, 7 Wonderful White-and-Wood Kitchens.