The talented artisan's home ..... BEFORE

The problem with the old kitchen was that it was small and lacked storage. By taking down the wall/hanging cabinets between dining room and breakfast nook we were able to change the floor plan's traffic flow. A large island took the space where a breakfast table had been and we removed the bench , nice as it was, it didn't fit new storage plans. We wrapped the cabinets around an outside corner and put the double ovens there creating a " baking center" We saved two good tall pantry cabinets, refinished and incorporated into new design. By having a color scheme that blended cherry with maple they look at home. Glass door cabinets have a natural birch interior that also reinforces the color scheme as well as a dash of maple in the trim.  Flooring was removed and travertine tile that blends with family room was installed ( by homeowner no less ). Small prep sink was moved to larger of two islands, completing the "baking center" Large island has table details and overhang for seating. The new travertine  floor is heated and so is the large island counter top. Nothing more uncomfortable than leaning on cold stone on a winters day!