Expanding a Kitchen into a Great Room

Removing walls that separated dining from kitchen and kitchen from family room created a giant canvas on which to paint a new kitchen! Across from a wall of ovens and pantry is an L-shaped cooking station, with bar seating on the dining side so everyone stays in the picture. And to keep everyone happy while staying clear of cooking, a beverage bar with sink, refrigerator and glass-front cabinets fills the opposite end of the kitchen. In the corner of the kitchen and dining area is now a wood burning stove nestled into a cultured stone hearth and walls. Plop down in the two easy chairs to warm yourself by the fire, or spread out at the dining table, or sidle up to the bar… the kitchen area is now a great room that accommodates the needs of many people at one time. Toby Weiss for Mosby Building Arts