A classic, split-level ranch off of Barnes Road had a chopped up kitchen, breakfast nook and a disconnected dining room.

This young family of four wanted to bring dining to the front and center of their kitchen. Incorporating the dining table into the kitchen creates a working island and a place for kids to play games or color while the parents prepare meals or enjoy a glass of wine. Keeping the perimeter cabinets as quiet and simple as possible allows the walnut accents and the dining table to really be the highlight. Large windows to the east offer views to their private, lush backyard and bring in a wash of morning light even on the cloudiest of days.