A disjointed kitchen with separate rooms for washing and cooking made this 1890s home feel dark, dated and dysfunctional. Opening all of the walls surrounding an existing non-working fireplace created a better flow and much better access to the reconfigured U-shaped kitchen. A new bar area with navy built-in cabinetry occupies where the original sink was. The back staircase was removed to square up the room and provide space for a pantry cabinet with microwave, new refrigerator and usable corner storage. A new Jenn-Air range and hood anchor one wall of the kitchen. The main sink was moved to a new location underneath a new window, also shifted. The perimeter countertops are quartz LG Viatera Soprano. The former door leading to the back hall was removed and the entry widened at the wall leading to the powder room. New ceramic floor tile was added in the kitchen. A peninsula, cantilevered off the floating fireplace wall is a functional landing spot, allowing for storage and seating for three. The renovated spaces feel airy and bright, and these clients are ready for entertaining!