An Open-Concept Kitchen Gets a Fresh Look & Improved Functionality

Removing the wall and the fridge and installing some beautiful pendant lights created a bright, airy feel. You’ll also notice that the dishwasher that was beside the fridge is gone. It was replaced with a “panel-ready” dishwasher, which is now at the end of the peninsula. These types of dishwashers are installed without a front panel, allowing our carpenters to install one that matches the cabinetry in the kitchen, similar to a paneled refrigerator cabinet. The panel blends right in with the cabinets, hiding the dishwasher. Pretty neat, huh?! Another cool feature in this peninsula is the bookcase we added on to the end – perfect for knickknacks and cookbooks. You can also see that we installed the same vinyl plank flooring we used in the kitchen across the living room to create a more open, flowing feel. The client also wanted a display area in the living room, so we installed a custom built-in bookshelf with backlighting where framed photos can be displayed. Photography by Todd Ramsey, Impressia