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Our clients' biggest request was to add spaciousness, allowing two people to use the space together.  Removing a wall between the utility room & kitchen allowed a merging of both areas and resulted in easy back-door access for unloading groceries from the car. Part of the former utility room was partitioned off and the washer & dryer were relocated there.  Convenient access was added from the hall, close to the bedrooms. 

Understated and warm, the combination of cherry cabinets and cork flooring sets a quietly uniform tone.  Dark, honed-granite counters provide an excellent backdrop for the addition of the muted blue-green hues in paint and tile. Irregular tumbled-glass mosaic tiles give an interesting texture, while the gleam of stainless steel appliances adds an elegant finish.

The hard-working prep area by the second sink is tucked around a corner, allowing the main view into the kitchen to remain sleek and uncluttered.