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Overview:
-Young family with two small children wanted open, livable home, conducive to seeing everywhere and being together
-The kitchen was isolated but was key to project’s success, as it is the central axis of the first level
Solutions:
-Remove one of the two staircases, plus the powder room, pantry, and remove or shorten walls to create the desired open floor plan
-New configuration opens the kitchen to every room on lower level, except formal dining
-New double islands triple previous counter space and doubles previous storage
-Six bar stools offer ample seating for casual family meals and entertaining
-With a nod to the children, all upholstery in the Kitchen/ Breakfast Room are indoor/outdoor fabrics
-Removing & shortening walls between kitchen/family room/informal dining allows views, a total house connection, plus the architectural changes in these adjoining rooms enhances the kitchen experience
-Cream cabinetry contrasts with dark stain accents on the island, hood & ceiling beams
-Back splash is over-scaled subway tile; pewter cabinetry hardware
-Fantasy Brown granite counters have a "leather-ed" finish
-The focal point and center of activity now stems from the kitchen – it’s truly the Heart of this Home.
Depth of island and overhang