These homeowners thought long and hard about what they needed from the addition to their Colonial done years ago. Improved flow - for meal prep, kid activities, and frequent entertaining in uber-stylish finishes - was tops on their list. Based on the overall space planning of Marshall Architects and cultivated ideabooks, we honed their vision by paying attention to the “gotta have’s” and “gotta go’s”:

Gotta have –
Large rectangular island with seating for four
Recessed pantry cabinets for varied storage
High contrast “framed” niches for cabinetry
Beverage area apart from kitchen proper
Redefined and styled rear entry/mudroom

Gotta go –
Dark finishes and light starved space
Peninsula that contributed to congestion
Demarcating soffits and deep load bearing beams
Traffic patterns that interrupted the cook
Limited and unattractive light fixtures

Expert craftsmanship by C&C Shenuk Construction, inset white and grey cabinets, White Fantasy granite, and spectacular Walker Zanger tile bring everything to life. Beautiful and functional, this kitchen gives new meaning to “home, sweet, home”.