One of the biggest challenges during construction was installing the sliding glass pocket doors. From the very beginning, aimzter and her husband knew they wanted to open up the wall to the deck so they could fully appreciate their small backyard. "Although the system is pretty straightforward, the contractors were really stressed about making that work," she says. Flooring: Oak, to meld with the rest of the house
Really clever idea of using the dark upper cabinets to "outline" the kitchen. Tons of additional storage, but with no handles to distract. The downlights shining on the counter is a genius addition.