This project dramatically transformed a constrained, introverted kitchen into a brighter, family-friendly gathering and entertaining space. The existing kitchen was awkward and small, sharing a room with an eat-in breakfast area that occupied the window wall. By counterintuitively infilling the existing patio door, the kitchen workspace was able to expand, and the connection to the outdoors was actually improved by placing the sink and prep areas where they could enjoy the view.
The space was additionally liberated by enlarging the opening between the kitchen and dining room, and by installing an expansive skylight over the new kitchen island. Oak flooring was continued through the kitchen from adjacent rooms, complimented by new rift white oak cabinets.
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Reconfigured kitchen shifts the main work stations to the window wall. A new skylight over the island features exposed rafters and geometric pendant lights. Photographer: Erik Bishoff
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The existing kitchen was awkward and small, sharing a room with an eat-in breakfast area that occupied the window wall. By counterintuitively closing the existing patio door, the kitchen workspace was able to expand, and the connection to the outdoors was actually improved by placing the sink and prep areas where they could enjoy the view. The space was additionally liberated by enlarging the opening between the kitchen and dining room, and by installing an expansive skylight over the new kitchen island. Oak flooring was continued through the kitchen from adjacent rooms, complimented by new rift white oak cabinets. Photographer: Erik Bishoff
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Tall cabinets are grouped along the north wall, including a pantry and built-in refrigerator. An open corner cubby provides an area for decorative display. Photographer: Erik Bishoff
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The pantry cabinet opens to reveal a breakfast and appliance station. The refrigerator features matching white oak face panels and cast bronze tree branch pull handles. Photographer: Erik Bishoff
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The enlarged opening improves the connection between the kitchen and dining room. A separate garden room serves double duty as wine/espresso bar, with a pass through window into the kitchen. Photographer: Erik Bishoff
