“We wanted to give the kitchen the attention it deserved, respecting the age of the home while making sure that we had all the functionality and conveniences of a modern kitchen. We are so pleased with how it turned out. It’s a great space for gathering, cooking, and hanging out.” - Bonnie MacDonald (Homeowner)
BALANCING ACT A wall of cabinets with a built-in refrigerator, opposite the sink wall, balances out the large rectangular kitchen. Glass front cabinets break up the expanse of wood cabinet doors. While this space is not your typical work triangle, it flows due to the open floor space centred around the island. RETAINING CHARACTER Two large windows flank the modern gas range. The windows are purposely kept bare of window treatments, allowing natural light to fill the space. As a designated heritage property none of the exterior features including windows could be modified or moved. Since the windowsills and trim work were below typical counter height by several inches, lower cabinets on that wall were out of the question. STYLE STATEMENT A feature wall of solid soapstone slabs was installed behind the large stainless steel chef style gas range. The modern chimney style vent hood was chosen to keep that area of the room feeling more open and for direct ventilation to the outside.
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