A view to the family room, an enclosed pantry large enough for big-box items, and breakfast bar seating for five help make this kitchen more family friendly.
AFTER Added a bench and cubbies in the mudroom
Placed an island with a prep sink adjacent to the expanded range area Moved the refrigerator and reduced the size of the adjacent powder room to create space for a large walk-in pantry
Eliminated the bay and made it the main sink and cleanup area
Created counterspace above a secondary oven and microwave to provide an additional prep and baking area
Provided a new breakfast bar with seating for five
Constructed a built-in message area and shelves for cookbooks in the former pantry space
Opened the wall and pushed the kitchen into the end of the family room