This kitchen was designed for a client who has a passion for cooking and baking, and spends a lot of time there. The original kitchen had a wall at the end of the left cabinets, separating it from an unused music room. After demoing the wall, the kitchen was expanded into this space and the dining room was moved into the new open plan kitchen. Pull-out pantries flank a panel-ready refrigerator and a bar was added on the opposite end. Two small spaced windows were turned into a new double window above a wide farmhouse sink, flooding the kitchen with light. Simple, modern pendants over islands, plus recessed and under cabinet lighting helps to provide ample lighting.

To achieve a clean, timeless look we paired white shaker style cabinets with a pop of the “new neutral”, blue, on two islands. The island closest to the stove and sink is the main workstation, with plenty of storage on one side and an overhang with seating (for hanging out while cooking or just eating) on the other. Thoughtfully designed features include a vertical cabinet to store sheet pans, and a mixer installed inside the cabinet that swings up when the door is opened - no lifting or bending required.

The second island is also multi-use - serving as a versatile work space as well. Here you’ll find storage baskets for produce next to the microwave, a top drawer that folds down for easy access to paper towels, along with a charging station and a filing drawer.

Additional unique features include lit upper cabinets, a decorative wall niche deep enough to store cookbooks or display decorative items, and (one of our favorites) to the right of the range wall, under drawers, is a built-in step stool that can be pulled out to assist with reaching higher shelves.

This kitchen went through a remarkable transformation to become highly functional, bright, beautiful, and perfect for our client!