Transform a dark, dated and confining kitchen into a bright and welcoming workspace with ease of access and movement for food preparation and entertainment.

A wall dividing kitchen from dining room was removed and the cased opening to the family room enlarged, creating an airy environment of free movement and expanded functionality. A picture window view of bordering woods further heightens the mood. Painted cabinetry with more contemporary doors, several of them glassed to display the homeowner’s ceramic collection, lend warmth to the expanded space. Overall, the selection of rich colors for cabinets, backsplash and walls, highlighted by careful illumination, produce an inviting French Country-inspired ambiance for gathering of family and friends.