Based on our design, the brilliant folks at Raincap Construction eliminated the wall and posts dividing the room, creating space for an eat-in island and letting light flood in from the now-larger windows and skylights!

YES! That’s looking at the space from the same angle as in the “before” pic!

Instead of struggling to cook together, this couple now has separate prep, clean, and cook zones, along with a generous island, gorgeous navy blue painted cabinets, and that yummy Bluestar Range in glorious green!

Across the room from the green oven you’ll see some lovely pieces of art commissioned just for this kitchen by local artist Alyson McCrink. It was such fun watching her collaborate with the clients to create just the right pieces that also accommodated the asymmetrical vaulted ceilings in the room.

And did you notice the open shelves installed in front of the windows over the sink? Here is a detail shot of those over-sink open shelves. Simple brackets attached to the window framing hold wood shelves, perfect for storing dishes and glassware, adding extra storage without taking away window space.

And now back to that awesome green oven, accented with patchwork quilt backsplash tile!! You can see where all those built in shelves were in the old dining space “before” – and the much-improved use of space in the expanded kitchen “after.”