First Floor Harmony

Our clients have lived in their home long enough for us to come back a third time! This time it was for the kitchen and first floor. The challenge was to take their late 1960s cramped kitchen and create a new space with better flow and function, while capturing natural light and celebrating the scenic canal views. We accomplished this by eliminating most of the upper cabinets and replacing them with windows. We moved walls and expanded out the back of the house, adding a flush steel beam, and concealing it into the floor system of the second floor.

The introduction of custom-made black metal framed glass doors for both the kitchen cabinetry and the transition to the dining room adds a sense of refinement and elegance. It’s a striking differentiator and aligns just right with the windows and sliding door to the back deck. We replaced the existing kitchen island with a much larger one, serving as the epicenter of the room, whether for daily life or preparing the holiday feast. We like to call it “the workbench of the kitchen”.

There is also a sitting area in the kitchen, with a scenic view to the back deck and canal.

See more of this home here.