02/20/2026
When you have a lake view, it makes total sense that you want your kitchen to feel like a retreat — not a time capsule.
This kitchen makeover started with yellow oak cabinets, black countertops, dark flooring, one window over the sink, and a diagonal island that made cooking feel cramped.
We completely reworked the lighting, layout, and storage to create a light, airy modern coastal kitchen that now matches the water outside.
I shared all the details — including what made the biggest difference — on our blog.
You can read the full transformation here:
https://freiremodel.com/f/a-lake-kitchen-transformation?blogcategory=Kitchen