A lovely neighborhood filled with lovely Colonial-style homes deserves an equally lovely kitchen. Instead, a compressed L-shape along two interior walls meant the cook worked in tight quarters while turned away from the view to her gorgeous backyard. Traffic flow to the dining room cut across the room and the kitchen table doubled as much needed countertop space.

The solution? Rethink how this room was to be used. Gone would be the corner opening to the dining room, plain double-hung windows, and oversized kitchen table. Space for two to enjoy a light meal, a beverage center for entertaining, deep window sill for display, and a framed opening befitting their dining room would make this the kitchen that should have been. Crisp cabinets, dark hardwood floors, stone-like glass tile, stylish chandelier, novel banquette, and custom table make this one handsome and hardworking kitchen.