Located in upstate New York, this weekend home was a welcome retreat for its New York City-based owners, despite the far-from-inviting kitchen. The homeowners were willing to give us full rein in the redesign, with just a couple of caveats. One, the chosen materials must be easy to maintain, as it’s a weekend house, and two, the overall look should stay true to the home’s country roots.

Partnering with The Home Depot and you, our readers, Country Living undertook this project with a real sense of excitement. Three prospective floor plans were developed by the store’s in-house designer and put to a vote on our Website. We also asked you to choose the room’s flooring, cabinets, countertops and appliances from a selection of The Home Depot’s products. Nearly 10,000 votes were cast, and the stunning results prove what we’ve known all along: Our readers have great taste.

Above: The inefficient layout posed a challenge. The refrigerator needed to be moved to create the “work triangle.” Removing a bank of cabinets that separated the kitchen from the dining room resulted in a more open plan. Cabinets would be added on either side for storage and symmetry.

Flooring
The wide-plank style and realistic pattern of DuPont’s Real Touch Elite Antique Oak laminate flooring give it the look of hardwood, without the hard work.

Lighting
Sleek pendant lights from Hampton Bay add extra illumination to meal prep ‑- and coordinate with the cabinet hardware, faucet and various appliances.

Sink
Kohler’s Dickinson sink lends farmhouse style to the room. Made of durable enamel-coated cast iron, it’s easy to clean and resists staining and chipping.

Cabinetry
Ashton Maple beadboard cabinets from Thomasville Cabinetry suit the country feel of the room, while the Pearl painted finish brightens the look.

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