The outdated kitchen was previously closed off and broken into parts — main kitchen, butler’s pantry and closet. Combining these spaces and removing a huge, brick chimney, which ran from the basement to the third floor, gave square footage to the kitchen to feature a big island, home office area with built-in cabinetry and custom dog crate. A large opening connects the kitchen to the family room (previously the dining room) and another opening allows access to the dining room (previously the double-height entry).