This project called for opening the existing kitchen to the adjoining back room which then retained its function as music room / den, but also became the new dining room. Challenges included replacing a supporting wall with a beam capable of carrying the load, and creatively accommodating a slight change in the floor height.

Project components: new kitchen window, re-insulated outside wall, removed ceiling to re-wire for new lights and insulated (for sound) and re-sheet-rocked ceiling, removed old oak flooring and replaced with new bamboo flooring, new counters, island, and breakfast bar. Upper outside wall was tiled, then cherry shelves added. New stove, new sink.