Challenge: Create a great room that has defined spaces. Response: With ceilings of varying heights and one floor-to-ceiling cabinet in the kitchen, the room has well defined areas for kitchen, dining and living areas. This Palo Alto Contemporary great room. has 21' long multi-slide patio door that extends the length of the room, opening to an expansive deck. The modern kitchen island is anchored by a 'tower' that offers open shelves hidden from view of the great room. Clerestory windows bring in natural light Photography: Mark Pinkerton vi360