Bounded on one side by the main staircase and on the other by an exterior wall, their existing kitchen was laid out as a galley with a peninsula at one end. The footprint was a bit too wide to function well as a galley and a bit too narrow to accommodate convenient circulation around the peninsula. Flipping the floor plan gave the kitchen ample room to spread out. The newly relocated kitchen has 25% more lineal feet of cabinetry and 30% more lineal feet of counter than the old kitchen. It also has lovely views of the gardens, a large island, and more direct access to the back deck and driveway.