Cooking

We had to conquer some interesting structural and design issues when designing the kitchen. The previous remodels of the home left irregularly spaced, uneven load bearing beams in view — not what you want when the end goal is an open concept design. After working through several options, we decided to think like the best computer programmers and “make a bug a feature.” We wrapped the beams in wood and then added a third beam making them equally spaced.

To create a more an open concept floor plan and clear up the traffic flow, we removed the wall separating the dining room from the living room and closed up a doorway from the dining room to a hallway.

We revised the kitchen layout so that there would be a great working triangle. By creating a laundry room out of the oddly placed bathroom, we were able to move the washer and dryer out of the kitchen and add in a refrigerator/beverage area.