Makeover of the month – Rethinking the layout _0212

What started as a cluttered, storage-challenged kitchen with a poor layout now looks and functions better than ever. To maximize space, the existing peninsula was removed and a new island was placed in the center of the kitchen, creating an open layout that incorporates the adjacent dining area. The custom maple island with beadboard-style end panels and 3-inch-thick Tigerwood countertop provides needed storage space and a centralized work surface. Surrounding the island are custom perimeter cabinets, painted Benjamin Moore “Putnam Ivory,” that feature a built-in refrigerator, convection microwave, warming drawer, professional-grade range, dishwasher and wine cooler. Finished with marble countertops and backsplashes in addition to low-maintenance hard-surface flooring, the kitchen is now space savvy and streamlined.

Island countertop Craft Art,   www.craft-art.com	Custom cabinetry Designs by BSB www.designsbybsb.com	Range Wolf, www.subzero-wolf.com