For this kitchen remodel, the biggest challenge was figuring out a layout that would allow for entertaining and still feel intimate enough for the family to relax in. Our residential design solution: Enlarge the spaces and create an open plan concept. Essentially, we designed a great room where the kitchen spills onto the living room. To blend his and her aesthetics (the husband preferred a much more contemporary design; the wife, a slightly more traditional feel), we used a mix of decorative surfaces including: walnut, veneer, and stone. Now, the open plan kitchen features a marble waterfall island that doubles as bar and eating area, and a cozy breakfast nook.

Resources: European white oak engineered flooring, Maxfine Calacatta porcelain, Nevamar veneers, Ann Sacks Lucian Glass Premium in Glossy Oxygen, and Tom Dixon copper light fixtures.

Photography: Tom Tomkinson

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