Breathing Life into an Old Kitchen and Dining Room

This was a typical 1950s kitchen and dining room. The kitchen had pine cabinets, the original appliances and vinyl flooring. The dining room was small and dark.

The homeowners wanted to turn the kitchen into a more functional, modern and eye pleasing space. In addition, they wanted to take advantage of the southern exposure on the back of the house to open up the dining room and get more natural light.

So, Bowers removed the wall between the kitchen and the dining room and installed two new windows in the kitchen area. They also added a new 15’ x 18’ space off the dining room to create a new dining and sitting area.

The kitchen now houses professional appliances, granite counter tops, painted maple cabinets and a tumbled marble back splash.

The dining room has been transformed into an open space with a high arched ceiling and lots of windows to take advantage of the southern view. The space that was the old dining room acts as a beverage center with a wine rack and mini- refrigerator. It also serves as a transitional space to other parts of the house.

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