The homeowners goals of this Northfield renovation were very unique in that they wanted the design to revolve around achieving Mise en Place, which loosely translated means “everything in its place”. The second goal was to create a design that brought family and friends together through cooking, that the design would actually create more interaction to take place. They also wanted a kitchen that combined restaurant, audio and video elements that fostered creativity and growth with their cooking skills.

The project started as a modification to the existing cabinetry, but grew in scope to include a redesign of the entire kitchen. Every design went through the litmus test to achieve the homeowners unique goals. Reworking the mudroom entry allowed for a symmetrical and more utilitarian range wall, and created a new pocket for the “visual pantry” design.