Polished Buckhead Kitchen Remodel

This Buckhead kitchen remodel balances clean-lined design with thoughtful functionality, creating a space that feels refined, intentional, and exceptionally livable. The homeowners envisioned a contemporary, elegant environment, and the renovation achieved that goal while maintaining a similar footprint in the kitchen space. Strategic changes—such as removing a small closet pantry to the left of the refrigerator—allowed for expanded custom cabinetry and a full-height pantry tower, improving storage without altering the room’s overall flow.

At the center of the kitchen, a substantial island anchors the space and comfortably seats four, topped with striking quartz defined by soft gray veining. The material continues up the walls to form a seamless full-height backsplash and is expertly wrapped around the windows, reinforcing the kitchen’s architectural presence. Flat-panel cabinetry from Mouser in a muted gray tone establishes a serene backdrop, complemented by Top Knobs hardware. The homeowners’ existing Dacor range was thoughtfully reused and paired with a new 42-inch Sub-Zero refrigerator, while a microwave was discreetly integrated into the island.

Functionality was prioritized throughout the layout to support daily routines. Custom storage features include a swing-out lazy Susan that maximizes corner accessibility and a dedicated spice drawer positioned near the cooking zone for convenience, enhancing efficiency while preserving the clean aesthetic.

Beyond the primary work area, a built-in cabinet introduces a furniture-inspired focal point along the wall between the kitchen and dining room. Black metal upper doors with a painted surround frame a stained quarter-sawn oak interior, adding warmth and contrast while providing display and storage. On the other side, a former pantry was completely transformed into a beverage station and wet bar, fully lined in matching quarter-sawn oak and featuring a dramatic double-ledge backsplash that elevates the entertaining experience.

Interior design by Caroline Normark Interiors and construction by Dovetail Craftsmen, LLC came together to deliver a kitchen that feels polished, purposeful, and timeless—designed to perform beautifully for both everyday living and elevated entertaining.