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SOLUTIONS
Space and Thyme
Crowded kitchen and half-bath are enlarged for comfort and function
A former bay window was removed to make room for an island,
additional windows and countertop and storage space.
A modest-sized kitchen in Newton, Mass., was a fully enclosed space
with small doorways and was basically closed off from the rest of the
house. Another issue was a large countertop featuring a peninsula that
created a cramped workspace. A third of the kitchen was dedicated as
a passage from the dining room to the exit, and it didn't feel like a useful
part of the room.
Charlie Allen Renovations and Joseph Artley of Artley Architecture
came up with some smart changes to make the space more enjoyable
and functional for the family.
1. To make the kitchen a more comfortable work and gathering
space, a bay window was removed and the kitchen itself bumped out
slightly to allow the introduction of an expansive island, as well as additional countertop and cabinetry space. Removing the bay windows allowed us to push the countertop/sink further back. New windows were
added, so there is no loss of light or views to the back deck.
A former porch was remodeled
as an indoor breakfast nook.
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An oversized bulletin board
conceals the electrical box.
A half-bathroom was
relocated and enlarged.
2. The first floor half-bathroom was relocated to the end of the entry
hall, which allowed the team to connect the kitchen with what had been
a three-season porch. Previously, the entrance to the three-season porch
had been at the end of the first floor hallway, with the small bathroom
tucked in between this door and the kitchen. We closed that entrance,
which gave us room to create a slightly larger bathroom with its door
placed at the end of the hall.
3. The former three-season porch was properly heated and remodeled as a sunny breakfast nook located off of the kitchen. With its large
windows and handsome wood ceiling, this room is now a favorite spot
for the family to gather. This part of the project involved removing windows and doors and constructing new walls. We introduced heat into
the space and added new energy-efficient windows to create a more
comfortable year-round space.
4. Near the entry to the breakfast nook, an existing electrical box
could not be moved. To conceal it, we suggested an oversized family bulletin board, which the company provided as a gift to the clients. Keeping
the electrical box where it was saved on the renovation budget - and it's
still accessible - the new bulletin board can be easily lifted off. Now it offers a great spot to catch up on the day's activities and enjoy some family
artwork while heading in for breakfast. n
- Julie Palmer is the president of Charlie Allen Renovations in Cambridge, Mass.
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Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of KBB - February/March 2015
Contents
Online Contents
Editor’s Note
Show Director’s Note
People & Places
Design with... HGTV’s David Bromstad
Dealer Dish
Industry Viewpoint
Universal Design
Before and After
KBIS 2015 and Design & Construction Week
Trends
Products
History Repeating
Historic Master Bath Revived
Budget Savvy
Solutions
KBB - February/March 2015 - Intro
KBB - February/March 2015 - Cover1
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KBB - February/March 2015 - 1
KBB - February/March 2015 - Contents
KBB - February/March 2015 - 3
KBB - February/March 2015 - Online Contents
KBB - February/March 2015 - 5
KBB - February/March 2015 - Editor’s Note
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KBB - February/March 2015 - Show Director’s Note
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KBB - February/March 2015 - People & Places
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KBB - February/March 2015 - Design with... HGTV’s David Bromstad
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KBB - February/March 2015 - Dealer Dish
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KBB - February/March 2015 - Industry Viewpoint
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KBB - February/March 2015 - Universal Design
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KBB - February/March 2015 - Before and After
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KBB - February/March 2015 - Historic Master Bath Revived
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KBB - February/March 2015 - Budget Savvy
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KBB - February/March 2015 - Solutions
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