Opening up the kitchen and creating a more efficient space for a family that had difficulty using upper cabinets effectively was our main goal. In addition, we created architectural interest, plenty of storage space, and a welcoming interactive living area between kitchen, entry, living and dining areas.
The finished columns and new pilasters create a perfect alcove for an antique desk and special family memories.
The wall to the entry before remodeling.
The view from the dining area over the wall that once separated it from the Kitchen. The ability to pass dishes and food across to the dining room has simplified dinner preparation.
The painted island and painted breakfast room table complement and lighten the wood cabinetry.
On the wall adjacent to the foyer, a new built in cabinet has plenty of storage that replaces all of the previous upper cabinets and is the perfect place for a coffee bar.
We retained the original stain glass panel and added a second panel to create these attractive doors for the new cabinet.
A view of the new kitchen from the former enclosed entry. The new arches and columns give architectural interest to the welcoming openness of the new space.
Easy access to everyday dishware from the dishwasher to table makes this open cabinet a perfect choice for a busy family.
These pop up electrical outlets are an esthetic option to eliminate wall outlets in the beautiful stone and glass backsplash. They also make wiping down the countertop a breeze as they lower back into the cabinet.
