The original small galley kitchen and breakfast nook was walled off from the front living room in this wooded neighborhood, so darkness prevailed. A split level drop just a few steps below to a bonus room now houses the comfy TV lounge and crafts space. The adjacent former living room is now a dining room, and the new window and French doors bring us out to the dining patio, and bring the forest views into the whole space from the moment you step foot in this peaceful Union Hill home. This new kitchen more than quadrupled the owners' storage, with dedicated zones for baking, cooking, serving beverages, outdoor dining supplies, dog dish zone and display of personally meaningful glassware and serving dishes. A floor to ceiling pantry cabinet is now home to all the specialized food prep appliances that these clever cooks know how to use. This is not a pretend kitchen. These cooks love to feed guests and make each feel special, and now can feel special in this kitchen personalized to help them do that with efficiency and style.