Imagine a wall at the edge of the countertop mid-field, and you can see how spacious these rooms have become, creating symmetry in the millwork and allowing daylight to illuminate the kitchen. Photo: Dan Bawden

This bright kitchen now features gleaming white quartz countertops, eye-catching glass island pendants, and a striking glass mosaic tile accent above that beautiful range with coordinating blue operating knobs. Photo: Dan Bawden

Seen from a new perspective, one can appreciate how the original wall removal (from where the picture was taken) allows a view from one side of the home to the other. In this case, from dining room (see other picture) through the kitchen to the sitting room beyond, sunlight floods the entire area....

On the opposite side of the kitchen from the dining room, one can relax with the paper or a glass of wine in this sitting room, freshly painted and coordinated with the kitchen appointments. Photo: Dan Bawden