We were retained by a former client to design a new kitchen for their newly acquired apartment. The existing kitchen was situated in the middle of the apartment and adjacent to the entry door. It suffered from a lack of storage, inefficient counter spacing, and an awkward arrangement of appliances. We proposed to move the sink to the island, which allowed us to improve flow around the kitchen and allow two people to work in the kitchen. An open bookcase integrated into a stainless steel island creates a layering effect between the kitchen and the surrounding living spaces.