What started solely as a master bath project soon spiraled into working with the homeowners to redefine and remodel most of this split level home. Opening things up in the kitchen not only helped with the flow of things, but you get a wonderful view of each room when you walk in the front door. These cabinets are made of book matched walnut, meaning the grain of the tree lines up from door to door. Photography by LOMA Studios, lomastudios.com

Our clients loved the location of their duplex home with its peak-a-boo ocean view, but their existing kitchen was not suited for their growing family. They wanted a kitchen with a coastal vibe, plenty of storage space, and an eat-in area. We started by bringing the far wall into the kitchen space to accommodate a large panty and communication center for the family. Doing this allowed us to move the refrigerator out of the main traffic area and doubled the amount of storage space. Several new windows were added to bring in natural light. A half wall was moved to allow more countertop area and open up sight lines. The previously awkwardly shaped island was slimmed down to create better flow. There were a few venting challenges to overcome; gas lines and plumbing had to be re-routed without disturbing the unit below. To open up sight lines, soffits were eliminated which allowed the extension of cabinets to the ceiling. To stay within the homeowner’s budget, we match existing scraped flooring by lacing in and repairing patches. The old dining area was too small for table, so we designed and built a custom banquette to maximize the space and take advantage of the outdoor views. The overall space works for family meals as well as entertaining. A light summer palette was used to reflect the shades of the sand, sea and sky. Even though the new kitchen is actually smaller than the original space, its now far more functional and open.

Richard Leo Johnson Wall Color: Sherwin Williams Extra White 2137-40 Cabinet Color: Benjamin Moore Intense White OC-51 Hardware: My Knobs, Nouveau III Collection - Matte Black Faucet: Feruson Enterprises, Delta Trinsic Pull-Down - Matte Black Subway Tile: Savannah Surfaces, Waterworks Grove Brick - White Countertop: Cambria, Brittanicca Lighting: Rejuvenation, Jefferson 6" Classic Flush Mount - Black Enamel Roman Shade: The Woven Co., Canton #206 Bench Fabric: Perennials, Elements - Rhino Pillow Fabric A: Kerry Joyce Textiles, Corsica - Blue Dot Pillow Fabric B: Scalamandra, Bamboo Lattice - Endless Summer Chairs: Redford House, James Side Chair Wooden Bowls: Asher + Rye, Farmhouse Pottery Cheese Boards: Asher + Rye, Farmhouse Pottery Cutting Board: Asher + Rye, Son of a Sailor Glass Corked Jars: Roost Ceramic Utensil Pot: Asher + Rye, Farmhouse Pottery

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