Open-Concept Kitchen Remodeling with Navy Backsplash in Arlington, VA

Kitchen & Bath Masters turned a closed-off kitchen into a bright open-concept kitchen in Arlington, VA. We removed select walls, relocated the plumbing and the stove, and built the new layout around a well-proportioned kitchen island, with double-stacked white shaker cabinets and a navy blue backsplash.

The starting point

The project started as a bathroom renovation. During the work, the homeowners decided to include the kitchen as well: its closed layout no longer met their needs for function or design, and it felt cut off from the living room.

Our solution

• Layout changes: Select walls were removed and the plumbing and stove relocated, creating a more efficient work zone that now flows into the living room.
• New kitchen island: A well-proportioned island adds prep space, extra counter space and a natural place to gather.
• Double-stacked storage: White shaker cabinets are stacked toward the ceiling for more storage, and floating shelves add both everyday storage and a display feature.
• Navy backsplash: A navy-toned tile backsplash adds contrast and depth against the white cabinets and marble-look countertops.
• Smart lighting and paint: Walls and ceilings were repainted, and the ceiling lights in the kitchen and living room were upgraded to a smart lighting system the homeowners control from their phone.

The result

The kitchen is now brighter, more open and far more usable, with the island at the center of daily life and a direct connection to the living room. The navy backsplash gives the white kitchen a distinctive, modern character.

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