While we readily admit to staging spaces before we photograph them, the client contends that his new space is so much more functional he is able to keep it much tidier. He has drawer dividers, pull-out trash and recycling, swivel shelves that rotate out from the base corner cabinet and many more enhancements in the space.

The door to the pantry on the left was replaced with a flat panel door that opens with a "touch-latch" system, you press on the door with your hand it springs forward to open. No handle is required. We tricked the eye a bit by continuing the baseboard and quarter-round trim on the bottom of the door and painting the whole wall, door and trim the same color so the kitchen feels larger.

The only photo -manipulation that we used was in the planning stages with the client when we wanted to show him what the wall would look like once the new door was installed. He loved it in our presentation and, now that it is in place, he loves the illusion it provides.

Beautifully done!

Really nice!!

Just wondering what happened to the door?

Please read the description above to learn about how we cleverly disguised the door. A slab with a touch latch opening with baseboard trim--all painted the same color as the wall.

Beautiful Transformation!

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Really, really nice job. That is why we pay professionals, to see what we can't see.

We could not agree more. Hiring professional kitchen and bath designers helps homeowners get the most for their renovation investments. We all know remodeling is expensive, so don't waste your money on a project that does not increase the value of your home.

It looks great!

It looks lovely, but where is the refrigerator and microwave?

Hello, the refrigerator is the tall column on the left of the kitchen next to the drywall. Top fridge, bottom freezer drawers. The microwave is the brown (truffle) unit to the right of the fridge. It is the Miele speed oven, oven and microwave so it works as a second oven, broiler, convection and microwave.

Great job! Really like the lighter ambiance with minimal embellishment and neutral tones.

I see a number of changes that makes the cleaner sleeker space. Not only the hidden pantry door and the paneled refrigerator but also:

1. The removal of the wall

2. The removal of a couple of cabinets

3. The support post taken off the floor and placed on the bar top.

Really opened the space. Looks so nice. Great job.

By the way, how do those upper cabinets open? Do you raise the doors upward? The handles make it appears so.

Love the pantry door and the oven. Didn't know something like that existed.

Nice update! Looks great!

Too much beige.

Very handsome, stylish, and soothing. Excellent use of storage. Not my color palette, but if we all loved the same look, this would be a dull old world. Great job!

Nice modern transformation! Bravo!

Beautiful renovation!

Fantastic Reno. Are you guys hiring??

Nicely done!

Really nice!

A great example of keeping the original layout but making an incredibly impactful change!

Beautiful update!

Fantastic job! You manage to make a drastic change without changing the original layout of the kitchen. I like how you camouflage the door and baseboard trim with the same color of the wall. What is the color of the wall? Also, how did you increase the size of the kitchen without cutting off the pantry door? I am amazed that you were able to increase the size of the kitchen without adding a single square foot. The new kitchen looks more modern and spacious than before. Amazing transformation on your kitchen!

Great job, love the semi-concealed door

nice kitchen. I am surprised nobody ask why space on the right was left for that one chair, why not continue cabinets for example add 2 pantry cabinets? I am not sure how hiding door help the whole situation that by extending island you made entrance to pantry extremely tight. I am not professional but was thinking about cleaning that door , it is a reason doors have handles and painted more durable paint.

Great job!

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Great job!

Nice update!

I like the modern twist to it. Nice job!

Absolutely love it, looks so good!

Very nice, modern and sleek!

I love how you integrated everything!

Nicely done, beautiful transformation.

Nice update- looks very clean.

Looks so good!

That looks great! Very nice transformation.

Wow, this is truly an inspired transformation. Very creative design & function solutions, bravo!!

Great job! Knocking down a small wall can make such a huge difference!

Other then the sneaky door and removing the wall to the right of the cabinets... This looks worse.

Looks great!

Looks great!

You know, at first I wasn't sure I liked the transformation. Then I checked the additional pictures you have of the whole living room/kitchen area (click under completed jobs to see the entire area); and I admit I really, really like the new kitchen. What a very nice, clean and sleek new kitchen/LV! Beautifully done!

This looks great! Can you tell me how the pantry door facing was trimmed out/finished and what type of hinges were used? We have bought an older house with the ac unit in a hall closet and I would love to have that type of door on that closet.

I like the new colors! Looks great!

Looks great!

Very nice update! Like the island detailing! Nice job on making the same area seem more spacious!

Nice work! Love the island!