Formerly the kitchen and laundry room were separate spaces, both closed off from the dining area. In this remodel, a high efficiency laundry area was integrated but discreetly hidden with fold-away doors. A Dutch door that opens top and bottom allows for easy ventilation while keeping pets safely in or out. The Bay window breakfast nook was re-imagined with a built-in bench, making the area easier to access, and removing a pre-existing wall and door connects the dining and kitchen spaces for more flexible use and entertaining. White-painted cabinets above and wood below gives both a grounded feeling and also a lightness that makes the space feel bigger and more expansive.

Photos by Michele Lee Wilson