Photos by Gillian LazanikKitchen-Dining-Office Area at a GlanceLocation: TorontoSize: 300 square feet (27.9 square meters)Designer: Gillian Lazanik of Affecting Spaces“The kitchen, dining and living areas were all separated in the original layout,” says interior designer Gillian Lazanik. “We knocked down as many walls as we could to open up the space. Now the home is ideal for hosting large groups.” The new dining area is seen above. The enlarged kitchen is to the left of the peninsula. An office nook is to the far left next to the refrigerator. Pendant lighting: Dainolite; wall color: Gray Mist, Benjamin Moore; wood floors: Cobble Hill Maple
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The office nook to the left of the refrigerator is within the footprint of the kitchen but out of the way of the cooking and prepping areas. A family computer makes this space popular with the kids. The two windows were existing and now add a great focal point and a natural light source above the new, built-in bench.
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