• Although the footprint could not be changed, the kitchen now looks larger by adding here and deleting there. Some soffit areas could not be deleted, but the most was made of what could be taken out.

• Custom-built hickory cabinets plus custom MSC stain used on Shaker style doors and drawers

• Narrow, but tall pantry, a full depth cabinet above the refrigerator and a wood panel give it a built-in look.

• Using custom built cabinets allows for “odd-size” so that every inch if space was used

• Drawers used as much as possible to give better storage

• Solid surface countertop with integrated double bowl

• Although dark cabinets were used, the lighter countertop and light floor give the illusion of a more spacious space than before.