The walls between the three existing areas – kitchen, den and dining room – were removed to provide one large and open area, great for circulation and interaction during parties. The function of each space was also rearranged so that the kitchen serves a

The new space has a large and well-organized kitchen, a distinct dining room with a built-in china cabinet and built-in book cases for decorative storage, and a breakfast area and sunroom that join visually and physically to an extended deck and rear yard

The current space lacked sufficient storage – both for display items like nick-knacks and cookbooks or for concealed pantry items.

The existing kitchen was dark with dated finishes and an odd angular layout.