This house was transformed without adding a square foot of new space – it all happened inside the box. Upon considering how to best utilize existing space, the owners prioritized the two most essential rooms in a family home – the kitchen and mudroom. One of the two living spaces on the main floor was happily sacrificed to become a modern kitchen, and a new mudroom and workstation take the place of the old, cramped kitchen. The table, kitchen island, and new windows at the sink center around an existing bay window. The geometric marble backsplash tile, set against a simple palette of white and stainless steel, steals the show. This dramatic change in layout connects front to back and reenergizes the way the house lives. Architect: Rehkamp Larson Architects
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Three lockers for three kids are painted a dark, forgiving gray. Stainless steel pullout shoe shelves make the most of storage. Kids' art, upcoming events and photos animate the magnetic panel.
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Kitchen and eating space share this light-filled room with windows on two sides. Ceiling boards subtly define the two spaces.
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An existing bay window seat is flanked with new built-ins for overflow kitchen storage, serving dishes and cookbooks.
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Three awning windows tucked below upper cabinets balance storage and light. A counter dish cupboard with convenient drawers for small stuff sits opposite the refrigerator, reinforcing the symmetry.
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This hall from living room to kitchen doubles as a workstation. The desk gets a little extra attitude with square puck lights and maple cubbies with steel dividers. A pantry is hidden within the V-groove wall.
