Let the Sunshine In

Before

Remodeled by Interior Planning & Design Inc., 1260 Iroquois Ave., Suite 112, Naperville, IL 60563, (630) 848-2119, www.interiorplanning.com

The owner of this Naperville home wanted to let daylight into her circa-1945 kitchen and transform it into a larger, more inviting and contemporary space, reminiscent of her Florida home. Working with the homeowner, Joan Kaufman from Interior Planning & Design Inc. created a space with double the cabinet storage, an island and a peninsular bar area. The ceilings were raised and vaulted, and a new maple veneer beam was added to match the cabinets below. Skylights and a new sunroom adjacent to the kitchen bathe the space in natural light.

Key Components
• Cabinets: Brakur Custom Cabinetry, 18656 Rt. 59, Shorewood, IL 60404, (815) 436-4970, www.brakur.com.
• Appliances: GE Monogram, www.monogram.com.
• Wallcovering: D.L. Couch, 444 North Orleans, Suite 350, Chicago, IL 60610, (312) 467-0790, www.dlcouch.com