2ND STREET

A KITCHEN DESIGNED AROUND JOY

Some clients bring inspiration photos. Others arrive with a spreadsheet. These clients arrived with one simple directive: "Color. Lots of color."

Their newly purchased home came with a kitchen that felt too modern and impersonal for their lifestyle. They wanted something different. They wanted a space that brought a smile to their faces every time they walked into it. What followed was a curated kaleidoscope of colors, materials, and finishes layered together to create a kitchen that feels vibrant, personal, and unmistakably theirs.

But beneath the personality, the kitchen remains deeply functional. A large Parsons-style island anchors the room, while a generous pantry, 48-inch range, separate refrigerator and freezer, and expansive work surfaces support the clients' love for cooking and entertaining. It proves that great design doesn't always come from restraint. Sometimes it's simply about making people smile when they walk through the door.

Colorful kitchen with high-gloss yellow cabinetry, a 48-inch range, concrete countertops, and terracotta tile flooring.
Stainless steel hood and 48-inch induction-gas range framed by colorful custom cabinetry.
Custom-built maple pantry and cabinetry with integrated refrigeration, colorful finishes, and red dishwasher.
Beverage center with maple cabinetry, a concrete countertop, chrome faucet, and colorful tile backsplash.
Wide view of the kitchen with colorful cabinetry, family room seating, and outdoor views designed by J.THOM Philadelphia.
Terracotta floor tile with intersecting bands of colorful Fireclay tile.
Prep sink with Grohe faucet, concrete countertop, and colorful tile backsplash.
Colorful cabinet fronts with oversized hardware and playful custom detailing including a concrete countetop.