HGTV Dream Home 2017 started with great bones, but needed a more refined, sophisticated look. The transformation began in the kitchen, which was originally open and airy, but in serious need of personality. Plain white cabinets, a ho-hum backsplash, and mismatched appliances didn’t make much of a style statement.

Reimagining the layout and the look made all the difference. Designer Brian Patrick Flynn conceived a deep, woodsy color palette that delivered instant mood—from the platinum gray Shaker-style cabinets from Cabinets To Go to the glossy green clay subway tile and the concrete countertops. Moving the refrigerator to the other side of the room and re-orienting the island created a more natural flow.

The new cabinets offer floor-to-ceiling storage and are complemented by gorgeous custom hardware made of bronze and leather.

Clever storage is packed into even the narrowest spaces, like this three-tiered stove-side pull-out drawer that can house spices, utensils, and cookware for easy reach.