From Dated to Glamorous: An Overland Park Home Gets a Luxurious Glow-Up

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Last updated on May 1, 2025

Step inside this Overland Park transformation, where we waved goodbye to a dated layout and said hello to a bright, open space that's become the vibrant heart of daily life. But the magic didn't stop in the stunning kitchen! We also sprinkled some smart design into a refreshed pantry and cleverly reimagined the laundry and closet areas for ultimate ease. Dreaming of a kitchen glow-up? This project is brimming with ideas on how thoughtful design can truly reinvent your entire home! The result? Pure elegance, and most importantly, happy clients now enjoying a home where everything just flows beautifully for them.

The "Before": Understanding our Overland Park Client’s Wants and Needs 

Our clients in Overland Park were ready to say goodbye to a kitchen that felt dated and heavy. The original kitchen lacked the bright and airy feel they were looking for. There was limited workspace and for clients that love to cook this wasn’t ideal. Overall, the space was outdated and didn’t align with our client’s wish for a luxurious and glamourous aesthetic. 

A kitchen with light-colored cabinets and countertops that have a mix of gold, beige, and brown spots. Shiny silver appliances are visible, including a refrigerator and oven. A window shows an outdoor view with a brick exterior partially visible. The floor is made of smooth, dark brown planks.
A kitchen with light-colored cabinets and speckled countertops. A shiny silver refrigerator and dishwasher are visible. A window shows a view of a snowy outdoors. There is a dark stovetop on a kitchen island. The floor is made of smooth, light brown planks.
A view of a kitchen area with off-white cabinets and a built-in desk. The cabinets have raised panel doors. A wooden chair is pulled up to the desk. A round table and chairs are visible in the background near large windows showing a snowy outdoor scene. The floor is made of smooth, dark brown planks.

Some specific pain points included laundry room and pantry challenges. Both spaces were inconvenient to use and lacked functionality. The office space right off the front entry was not used often. Our client dreamed of a larger laundry room within a large walk-in closet. Designer Andrea Stone worked with our team of drafters to come up with an option that turned the office space into both- a large closet with ample space and storage along with a new home for the washer and dryer. 

A light-colored wall with white molding and two sets of white French doors with glass. A hanging light with crystals is near a white column. The floor is smooth and dark brown. A white door is seen in the distance.

Outside of the office space prior to remodel. The doors will be removed, and we will wall off the opening as this becomes the new closet and laundry room.

A narrow room with dark brown cabinets along one wall and a sink with a gray countertop. A dark gray washing machine and dryer are on the opposite wall, next to a small window. The floor is made of smooth, dark tiles. A partly open light brown door is on the left.

Existing laundry room that will soon become a walk-in pantry.

A view into a small, brightly lit closet with white shelves packed with jars, boxes, and bottles. A black rack hangs on the inside of the white door, also holding food items. The floor outside the pantry is made of smooth, dark brown planks.

Existing pantry- not enough storage!

Our Vision & Plans: Crafting the Transformation in Overland Park

This transformation began with a clear vision and a collaborative design process. During our initial discovery meeting, we took time to understand our client’s goals, lifestyle, and aesthetic preferences. Andrea worked closely with them to bring that vision to life—creating a space that’s not only functional but filled with elevated glamour and timeless charm. 

From there, our in-house architect and drafting team of Leslie Hatfield, Hilary Bybee, and Katy Culwell, developed several layout options to address the flow and functionality of the main level. The final floor plan reimagined the kitchen, pantry, and closet/laundry areas in a way that dramatically improved how the space is used day to day. You can see the full scope of this transformation in the before and after floor plans below. 

Floor plans showing the existing lay out which includes an office and then the new floor plans which show the office being turned into a closet with washer and dryer
Floor plans showing the existing lay out which includes a small laundry room near the kitchen and a tiny built in pantry. Then the new floor plans are next to it for comparison and now the old laundry room is a large walk in pantry.

Design Choices: The Glam-Factor 

This is the fun part! Andrea helped our clients to bring to life a kitchen filled with elevated glamour, luxurious charm, and timeless appeal. We went with dark, rich gray cabinetry contrasting with bright white quartz, paired with sleek creamy herringbone backsplash tile. Brass hardware and a glass chandelier would add warmth and elevate the glamour factor. One of the biggest requests of our client’s was a large kitchen island that had more room for seating and also plenty of counter space to prep and cook meals. 

Design mood board with chic luxurious diamond and gold light fixture, dark moody green paint swatch, bright white quartz with grey veining and gold cabinet pull hardware. There is also a creamy white subway tile piece and the text "kitchen glam" in a classy font along with our Schloegel logo.

Bringing the Vision to Life: The Remodeling Process

For the construction phase our clients worked with a dedicated team including Andrea, Shannon Washam their Project Director along with Keith Brockman their Project Manager. This team handled everything from scheduling to craftsmanship, ensuring the ultimate client experience from start to finish. 

A kitchen with white cabinets that are missing their doors, which are piled on the speckled countertop of the island. A shiny silver refrigerator and built-in oven are visible. Blue painter's tape marks areas on the floor. A large window shows a view of a brick exterior.
A kitchen with exposed wooden beams forming the walls and pink insulation visible in some areas. The floor is mostly plywood with blue and red tape on it. A large window looks out at a brick wall. Two large gray containers are in the space.

The demolition phase involved gutting the kitchen. We removed the cabinets, appliances, backsplash and then floors. 

This image captures the active floor demolition phase of a remodel. Part of the dark hardwood flooring has been removed, revealing the lighter subfloor underneath. A power tool, possibly a floor scraper or vacuum, sits on the finished section, indicating ongoing work to remove the existing flooring.

The team added drywall in the kitchen and old laundry room to get ready to make it the pantry. They also patched over what had once been the entry to the office but will now be a wall for the large closet.  

A room with smooth, light gray walls made of new drywall sheets. There are cutouts for a rounded window and some electrical outlets with wires sticking out. The floor is light-colored and uneven. Red tape marks areas on the floor.
This image shows the interior wall of the space being transformed into a walk-in closet and laundry room. The former doorway has been removed and the opening is now patched over with new drywall, preparing the wall for the closet's design

Interior view of new closet space, old glass doors are removed and patched over.

the former laundry room now in the drywall phase of its transformation into a pantry. Fresh drywall sheets cover the walls, prepared for finishing and shelving to create food storage space. A patched window opening is visible.

We then installed cabinets and trim in the kitchen, pantry and mudroom area, along with new floors. 

the delivery of new kitchen cabinets in a deep, moody green hue. Some cabinets are still wrapped, while others are partially unpacked, revealing their rich color. Boxes and packing materials are present, indicating the start of the cabinet installation phase.
A kitchen under construction with light-colored walls and a rounded window showing a green outdoor view. Several dark green kitchen base cabinets are positioned along the walls, some with cardboard boxes around them. The floor is light-colored and uneven with red tape lines.
A rounded window with white frames and multiple panes showing a green outdoor scene. Light-colored, unfinished wooden trim surrounds the window, including curved pieces at the top and straight pieces on the sides. The walls are light gray drywall.
Dark green cabinets with smooth surfaces and some thin gold handles are seen from the back. A built-in bench with a light-colored top is to the right. The floor is smooth, light brown wood with protective paper in places. Blue tape is on the cabinets.

Back side of the kitchen; mud room storage nook off garage entry. This is where the old pantry was.

This image shows the construction progress of the new walk-in pantry. White base cabinets with drawers are installed along one wall, indicating the future storage solutions. The bare walls and subfloor highlight the ongoing transformation of the space.

Pantry progress!

In the new closet we added built in storage and shelving and got the washer and dryer set up. 

This image shows the progress of the walk-in closet remodel with the installation of tall white shelving units and hanging rods. The framework for organized clothing and shoe storage is clearly taking shape in the transformed office space.
This image shows a further stage in the walk-in closet remodel, highlighting the installation of pull-down hanging rods for increased storage accessibility. The closet framework with shelving and upper sections is also visible, indicating the comprehensive organization system being implemented.
This image showcases the installation of a central storage island in the walk-in closet. The island features multiple white drawers with sleek black handles and a dark countertop, providing additional organization and a focal point within the closet space.

Then counters, backsplash and hardware for the kitchen and pantry! 

This image showcases the installation of a bright white quartz countertop on the newly installed dark green kitchen cabinets. The countertop features elegant gray veining, bringing a clean and luxurious feel to the developing kitchen space.
This image showcases the installation of a sleek and creamy-colored backsplash tile in a classic herringbone pattern. The tilework adds texture and visual interest to the kitchen walls, complementing the dark green cabinetry and bright white countertops.
This image showcases the installation of a classic white subway tile backsplash in the newly remodeled walk-in pantry. The clean and simple tilework adds a durable and easy-to-clean surface above the countertop and drawers.

The Stunning "After": A Luxurious Overland Park Transformation 

The newly remodeled kitchen strikes a perfect balance between bold and bright, featuring rich dark gray cabinetry contrasted by bright white quartz countertops. A sleek herringbone tile backsplash adds texture and elegance, while brass hardware and a stunning glass chandelier add warmth and a touch of elevated glamour.

Luxurious dark green kitchen remodel Overland Park KS with marble countertops, gold accents, and crystal chandelier.
Elegant dark green kitchen remodel Overland Park KS with marble countertops, gold hardware, and herringbone backsplash.

One of our clients’ top priorities was a larger island, and we delivered—creating a spacious centerpiece that offers ample seating and plenty of prep space for cooking and entertaining with ease. 

A brightly lit kitchen with smooth, cool quartz on a large oval island. Dark green cabinets are in the background. Two sparkly, round lights hang above. Three light wooden chairs with soft white cushions are around the island. A bowl of smooth green fruit and white flowers sits on the island.
A brightly lit kitchen with a smooth, cool white island in the center. Dark green cabinets are visible. Large windows show a view of the outdoors. Two sparkly, round lights hang above the island. Light brown chairs with woven backs are partially visible. A soft arrangement of white flowers and green fruit sits on the island.

What was once a laundry room is now a dream pantry, featuring adjustable shelves, drawer stacks, and a sleek countertop—perfect for maximizing storage and keeping everything organized and within reach.

A brightly lit, narrow room with tall white shelves filled with jars and boxes. Smooth, light gray drawers with thin gold handles are along one wall, topped by a smooth white counter. A window lets in soft light. The floor is made of smooth, dark brown planks.

On the other side of the kitchen wall with the stove, we reimagined what was the small pantry and a short storage closet to become a mudroom storage area right off the garage.

A section of a hallway with tall, smooth dark green cabinets and drawers. There is a built-in bench with a soft white pillow and a small green plant. Gold hooks on the wall hold bags and a hat. A white door is visible on the right. The floor is made of smooth, light brown planks.
A close view of smooth, dark green cabinets with flat fronts and thin gold handles. Gold hooks on a paneled dark green wall hold a blue jacket, a brown bag, and a brown hat. A soft white pillow and a small green plant sit on the smooth dark green bench.

Just steps away, we repurposed the underused office to create a spacious walk-in closet, giving the homeowners the stylish, functional storage they’d been craving. With the washer and dryer now conveniently relocated, this remodel beautifully blends form and function, delivering both elevated aesthetics and everyday ease. 

A brightly lit, spacious closet with white shelves and hanging rods filled with clothes and shoes. A dark, smooth-topped island is in the center. A sparkly chandelier hangs from the ceiling. The floor is made of smooth, dark brown planks. Natural light comes from a window.
A bright closet with white storage for clothes. A smooth, dark table is in the middle. A shiny silver washer and dryer are built into the wall. A decorative light hangs above. The floor is smooth and dark brown.

This Overland Park remodel is a perfect example of how thoughtful design and expert craftsmanship can completely transform a home—enhancing both style and functionality. As a trusted Kansas City remodeling expert, we’re proud to help local homeowners reimagine their spaces with beautiful, personalized solutions.

Ready to start your own kitchen remodel or whole-home renovation? Contact Schloegel Design Remodel today to schedule a consultation and learn how we can bring your vision to life, making your home a place you love to live in!

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