an easy choice to eliminate , with plenty of cabinetry in the space to accommodate food storage . One feature in this area we weren ’ t able to make room for from the original kitchen was the double ovens that flanked the entrance to the pantry . However , after many holidays with a 60 ” Wolf range at the center of the kitchen , they had realized they didn ’ t quite need extra oven space . Instead , we opted to create a spacious coffee bar area to the left of the fridge , where both guests and their grown children could easily come and grab some caffeine without being in the way of breakfast prep .

Another feature that really dated the space was the built-in desk that faced the bar seating . While they loved the counter space and entertaining options that bank of cabinetry provided , the desk never got used , and as it was a feature in almost every 90 ’ s kitchen remodel , it really cramped the timeless vibe we were creating . We opted to capture that space for extra storage , as well as build in one of the features our Client wanted to add above - a television ! One of their key complaints in the original kitchen was that although it was open to the living areas , when it was game day , no one in the kitchen could see the score . So , we built a TV into the soffit and auxiliary cabinetry above the bar seating . It is invisible from the living spaces , but easily viewable from all the work areas in the kitchen .

There were some elements of the kitchen the clients really found worked well for their needs and didn ’ t want to change . Both the range and sink stayed

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