These homeowners like to entertain and wanted their kitchen and dining room to become one larger open space. To achieve that feel, an 8-foot-high wall that closed off the dining room from the kitchen was removed. By designing the layout in a large “L” shape and adding an island, the room now functions quite well for informal entertaining.

There are two focal points of this new space – the kitchen island and the contemporary style fireplace. Granite, wood, stainless steel and glass are combined to make the two-tiered island into a piece of art and the dimensional fireplace façade adds interest to the soft seating area.

A unique wine cabinet was designed to show off their large wine collection. Stainless steel tip-up doors in the wall cabinets tie into the finish of the new appliances and asymmetrical legs on the island. A large screen TV that can be viewed from both the soft seating area, as well as the kitchen island was a must for these sports fans.


Contemporary, Crystal Cabinets, Cherry cabinets, maple cabinets at island, Delta facet, Elkay sink, Grohe facet, Custom stainless steel legs, Vintage view wine rack, Heat-n-glo fireplace, Caesar concept stacked tile, Kasmire white granite top, glass snack bar, glass art design, Frigidaire appliances, Armstrong flooring