Fortenberry Residence
The 210 square foot kitchen, within the historic 1910 Craftsmen style home, received an upgrade that included all new stainless steel appliances, flooring, lighting, a custom designed eat-in nook and table, new paint, hardware and addictions made to the existing cabinets. The newly installed quartz countertops mimicked the look of marble without the maintenance of the real thing. New recess lights highlighted the work areas and "recipe nook" adjacent to the fridge. Due to the large windows displaying the beautiful back yard, seeded glass lighting to mimic lanterns were hung at different heights above the eat-in nook to bring the outdoors in. Historic colors to match the homes era were used throughout the space. A custom dining table on casters for easy mobility housed cook books, wine, drawers for miscellaneous items, and even a dog food drawer for convenience. It was topped off with a popular top stained to match the mahogany floors found in the rest of the home. The cabinet additions concealed the garbage, placed all recipe books in one space, organized all spices, and made space for large pots and Tupperware. A truly cozy, gourmet, and highly efficient kitchen was created for $9,000. Not only was it designed by Mariette Fortenberry, but everything was constructed and built by her and her husband, Mike.