The clients, who had lived in the home for more than ten years were eager to remodel their kitchen. They love to entertain and cook and the existing space made that difficult. The existing kitchen presented three major design problems; the space was disconnected from major activity zones of the home, including the dining room and morning room; it was dark, and it was dated with cabinetry that was beginning to fall apart. After researching the history of this 1950’s home it became clear that several additions and previous remodels had moved the house away from its original classical revival style and into its current discombobulated state. The main goal of the remodel was to update the kitchen to suit a modern lifestyle and address the client’s specific problems while still maintaining classical elements. The wall dividing the kitchen and morning room was removed to create a better flow and bring additional light into the space.
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