Mid-Century Kitchen - Chicago

Mid-century modern is more than a style — it’s a narrative of clean lines, warm woods, and timeless proportion. For this Chicago custom kitchen, the design brief was to honor the home’s architectural roots while updating the space for a modern family.

BradleyBuilt designed a new kitchen island and custom cabinets with walnut accents, bridging old and new with sophistication. The handcrafted cabinetry balanced restraint and richness, with integrated handles and seamless paneling. The walnut detailing provided rhythm and warmth, echoing the mid-century tradition of wood as both structure and ornament.

The challenge — and the opportunity — was to create a kitchen that respected the home’s original architecture without freezing it in time. The solution was a design that layered modern functionality (deep storage drawers, pullout organizers, and concealed appliance garages) within custom cabinets that felt authentically mid-century.

For the homeowners, this was more than cabinetry — it was a way to live with their home’s history while enjoying the conveniences of today. For BradleyBuilt, it was a chance to show how artistry in custom cabinets can both preserve and reimagine architectural heritage.