Top 7 Kitchen Makeovers

Maximized Space

After
Without adding a single square foot, the architect/homeowner stayed true to tradition while creating a kitchen that's convenient and efficient. Cottage board topped by a plate rail forms a 1920s-style backsplash; white frameless cabinets with full-overlay doors store up-to-date kitchenware.

The Details
Windows: To balance the light from the banquette windows and back door, as well as to maximize the garden view below, the window opening was lengthened and the sill eliminated. The casement windows close directly against the countertop.