The homeowners and their architect devised a plan to swap their kitchen and family room spaces, working within the existing footprint. The project improved this home in many unexpected ways:
*The kitchen became a destination instead of a walkthrough.
*The stone chimney in the former family room was removed and replaced with a tower of windows that allow more light into the space.
*The exposed beams, wood counter tops and floors unite in a mix of wood with the painted white cabinets.
*The kitchen layout was improved so that the refrigerator is not the first thing one sees upon entering the room.
*Personalized features have been added such as an additional dishwasher on the end of the kitchen island and a special drawer insert for kitchen utensils next to the gas stove.
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After 1: Stone fireplace removed and replaced with windows.
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After 2: Focus on the new window and sink with a built in towel bar.
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After 3: Dishwasher located at the end of the island for convenient cleanup.
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Before: The room had a stone fireplace before trading spaces with the kitchen.
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After 4: View from the new family room into the kitchen.
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