Our first obstacle to tackle? The kitchen
layout! The space was cramped,
poorly-lit, and non-functional—with
awkward appliance location and minimal
counter space. We removed the range
from the island, placing it on the kitchen’s
back wall and making it the focal point
of the room. We moved the sink from
underneath the window into the island,
allowing for better storage space and
plenty of counter space on each side of
the range. We pushed the fridge as far as
we could (to the kitchen’s edge), with a
small countertop next to it that works as a
great landing zone with groceries. It also
was a great spot to put the microwave. By
tucking the microwave in a base cabinet
near the fridge, it allowed easy access for
the client to quickly grab some food from
the fridge and warm something up.
Once the layout was dealt with, visually, it
was time to have some fun! These particular
clients were a dream to work with. They
didn’t know exactly what they wanted, but
they were open to our creative ideas and
knew they wanted to create something
unique and special. I got to test out a few
ideas I’d been dying to use, like a custom
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This listing: 3673 SF of light, bright and contemporary living space, 6 acres of privacy, just minutes
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34 Main Street | Middlebury
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