FIRST PLACE - CONTEMPORARY KITCHEN, SMALL Northern Lights SOURCES PAUL KNUTSON Knutson Residential Saint Paul, Minn. Minnesota State Chapter PHOTOGRAPHY: Troy Thies, Troy Thies Photography Paul Knutson opened up the kitchen in this mid-century modern home with light, fir-faced floating cabinets and converted an unused hallway into a " satellite " kitchen and bar area. He increased storage and function and integrated the kitchen with the rest of the house through color, flooring and material choices, lending a Scandinavian vibe to the modern space. COUNTERTOPS: Hanstone; FAUCETS/FITTINGS: Delta; LIGHTING: Tech K & WAC; REFRIGERATOR: Fisher & Paykel; SINKS: Elkay & Hanh 65 55-74_KBB_0421_NKBADesAwards.indd 65 3/26/21 9:09 AM