GETTING MORE PERSONAL Some of the goals that were solely for Kerl and her husband were incorporating a huge island - 9 feet - and including a hidden pantry and cleanup area, as she did not want dirty dishes in full view. The prep sink is next to the cooktop in the main kitchen, but the wall ovens are also tucked away in the pantry. Kerl chose a suite of SKS appliances - primarily because the brand excels at sous vide offerings, and that is her husband's favorite cooking style. She said he cooks even more now that the range top offers a sous vide option. It also offers gas and induction, so Kerl can show her clients an appliance that offers all three methods. The designer incorporated a bar area in front of the pantry and a white oak backsplash that can be raised between the two spaces so items can be passed back and forth. She also included popup outlets for small appliances and built-in lighting on dimmers in all the cabinets. RIGHT Kerl loves her newly(and self-) designed kitchen. Photo credit: Darin Holiday, Electric Films BELOW One side of the kitchen houses a bar area, a hidden pantry and a workstation with a prep sink for cleanup. Some of the cabinet doors feature full overlay door styles, and the wall cabinets are inset. A white oak panel can be lifted with a finger grip to pass items between the bar and pantry. Photo credit: Ben Ivins, Ben Ivins Media KBBONLINE.COM 57http://www.KBBONLINE.COM