This kitchen involved taking two large support poles out and adding an LVL header system in order to open up the space and allow for a large entertaining island.

Transitional l-shaped dark wood floor and brown floor eat-in kitchen photo in San Francisco with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, blue backsplash, mosaic tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and gray countertops

This kitchen involved taking two large support poles out and adding an LVL header system in order to open up the space and allow for a large entertaining island.

Martha Stewart Living Ox Hill PureStyle cabinetry in Sharkey Grey. Martha Stewart Living Corian countertop in Tundra. Martha Stewart Living hardware in Bedford Nickel. All available exclusively at The Home Depot.

Builder: John Kraemer & Sons | Design: Charlie & Co. Design | Interior Design: Martha O'Hara Interiors | Photography: Landmark Photography
Elegant l-shaped dark wood floor kitchen photo in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

When these homeowners first approached me to help them update their kitchen, the first thing that came to mind was to open it up. The house was over 70 years old and the kitchen was a small boxed in area, that did not connect well to the large addition on the back of the house. Removing the former exterior, load bearinig, wall opened the space up dramatically. Then, I relocated the sink to the new peninsula and the range to the outside wall. New windows were added to flank the range. The homeowner is an architect and designed the stunning hood that is truly the focal point of the room. The shiplap island is a complex work that hides 3 drawers and spice storage. The original slate floors have radiant heat under them and needed to remain. The new greige cabinet color, with the accent of the dark grayish green on the custom furnuture piece and hutch, truly compiment the floor tones. Added features such as the wood beam that hides the support over the peninsula and doorway helped warm up the space. There is also a feature wall of stained shiplap that ties in the wood beam and ship lap details on the island.

This kitchen involved taking two large support poles out and adding an LVL header system in order to open up the space and allow for a large entertaining island.

This kitchen involved taking two large support poles out and adding an LVL header system in order to open up the space and allow for a large entertaining island.

This kitchen involved taking two large support poles out and adding an LVL header system in order to open up the space and allow for a large entertaining island.

This kitchen involved taking two large support poles out and adding an LVL header system in order to open up the space and allow for a large entertaining island.

Inspiration for a mid-sized rustic l-shaped dark wood floor and brown floor open concept kitchen remodel in Denver with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, stainless steel appliances, an island and white countertops

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Inspiration for a transitional light wood floor eat-in kitchen remodel in Denver with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite countertops, white backsplash, ceramic backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Large Island to work around Support Column Beautiful Walnut raised bar top

This kitchen involved taking two large support poles out and adding an LVL header system in order to open up the space and allow for a large entertaining island.

This kitchen involved taking two large support poles out and adding an LVL header system in order to open up the space and allow for a large entertaining island.

This kitchen involved taking two large support poles out and adding an LVL header system in order to open up the space and allow for a large entertaining island.

Enclosed kitchen - huge traditional u-shaped medium tone wood floor and brown floor enclosed kitchen idea in Portland with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a farmhouse sink, marble countertops, gray backsplash, glass tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and two islands

This kitchen involved taking two large support poles out and adding an LVL header system in order to open up the space and allow for a large entertaining island.

This kitchen involved taking two large support poles out and adding an LVL header system in order to open up the space and allow for a large entertaining island.