Home Room Decorating Kitchen Tour: Poised and Polished By Midwest Living editors Midwest Living editors Midwest Living's experienced editors create best-in-class travel, lifestyle, food, home and garden content you won't find anywhere else. We're loudly, proudly Midwestern, and we're passionate about helping our audience explore and create through award-winning storytelling. Midwest Living's Editorial Guidelines Updated on April 20, 2021 Trending Videos A St. Louis home gets a glam kitchen makeover with some splurges but also budget-conscious choices. 01 of 07 Refined remodel With a new footprint of 15x16 feet, this Missouri kitchen was a giant step up from the home's original 10x10 foot space. The homeowners worked with a design team to create a kitchen that had the upscale feel they wanted without the high cost of a complete custom makeover. 02 of 07 Pretty and practical A cozy sitting area off the main kitchen hosts casual family meals. The space, created from an old porch, makes use of abundant natural light. Washable-velvet cushions on the custom banquette provide comfortable and practical seating. 03 of 07 Custom details The homeowners initially wanted custom cabinets but opted to save thousands of dollars by purchasing stock ones instead. Custom details such as moldings, corbels and legs added style without sticker shock. 04 of 07 Sparkling granite White-and-gray Bianco Antico granite makes the whole kitchen sparkle. 05 of 07 Handy for hosting An undercounter microwave and icemaker in the island are handy for entertaining and easily accessible from the breakfast room and nearby family room. A cabinet-depth refrigerator on the wall behind the island imitates a built-in but costs much less. 06 of 07 Textured trio Pendant lights above the kitchen island give a hint of glam to the kitchen's classic decor. 07 of 07 Elegant finishes Metal mesh inserts on an island cabinet provide a glimpse of crystal glasses stored inside-just one of the touches that give this kitchen personality. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit