This cozy, newly remodeled kitchen in Alexandria feels brighter and more open to the homeowners. The top half of the wall between the rear entrance and the eat-in area of the kitchen was removed, and the entryway between a rear addition and the kitchen was widened by about 9 inches. The resulting breakfast nook is now filled with natural light, and the glass table and new rustic pendant light add to its peaceful ambiance. A smaller version of the same pendant light provides more light over a double sink. Photographer Greg Hadley