This is an asymmetric wall cabinet used as a base to capture some valuable storage. A large support post made using a standard susan-type base impossible. The uneven front measurements — 6" on the left part of the opening and 9" on the right gives good access and allows the standard cabinet to to its left to be 15" wide.

From left to right along the refrigerator wall are a broom closet, a structural post, a pantry that angles from 1 - 2 feet deep as it approaches the refrigerator, the fridge, and a small area to keep mail, a junk drawer, and all the other stuff that might otherwise clutter up the working parts of the kitchen. The refrigerator had previously been located against the dining room wall just to the right of the door opening. Moving it to the left wall and angling the built-in pantry made a big difference in adding a feeling of openness and visual flow in the larger space, and allowed for generous and functional work zones.

This comfortable and colorful kitchen and family room packs a lot of storage and counter space in a relatively small footprint. High ceilings, clear sightlines, and a bay window with window seat add to the volume of the room. To the right of the range is a pullout double trash/recycling.

This picture clearly shows the 2 work zones, one on each side of the 60-40 double sink. Both work zones score well in a traditional "kitchen work triangle" calculation, providing generous work space with easy access to sink, stove, and refrigerator. The work zone on the right ends at the induction range — a good cooking choice both for cooking and for family members sitting at peninsula, because induction hobs don't get as hot as the more common coil, iron grate, or glass ceramic hobs. The area left of the sink is the second work zone. Its proximity to the dining room lets it do double duty as a serving zone.

The peninsula curves in, out, and in again to provide seating for four while allowing access to the side door. A large beam bisects the space, and the vent hood is positioned right up against the beam. We had to to engineer the placement of the range, peninsula, and the vent hood carefully so the hood would draw properly from the range and so the homeowners' sightlines to the family room and beyond would be clear.

The homeowner went through a lot of tile samples and colors before deciding on these hand painted tiles from Tabarka Studios. Using my expertise in Photoshop and 3D CAD software, I was able to provide numerous screenshots showing how various backsplash and counter choices would look in the kitchen. On the right side of this picture is a spice board mounted on a structural post. The magnetic lids of the spice jars stick to the steel board.

Putting dish storage in a base cabinet drawer makes them accessible for children and other height-challenged people. You can purchase similar systems, but this one is home made. The bottom drawer of this drawer stack employs the same type of dividers for pots and pans.

This is an asymmetric wall cabinet used as a base to capture some valuable storage. A large support post made using a standard susan-type base impossible. The uneven front measurements — 6" on the left part of the opening and 9" on the right gives good access and allows the standard cabinet to to its left to be 15" wide.

From left to right along the refrigerator wall are a broom closet, a structural post, a pantry that angles from 1 - 2 feet deep as it approaches the refrigerator, the fridge, and a small area to keep mail, a junk drawer, and all the other stuff that might otherwise clutter up the working parts of the kitchen. The refrigerator had previously been located against the dining room wall just to the right of the door opening. Moving it to the left wall and angling the built-in pantry made a big difference in adding a feeling of openness and visual flow in the larger space, and allowed for generous and functional work zones.

This comfortable and colorful kitchen and family room packs a lot of storage and counter space in a relatively small footprint. High ceilings, clear sightlines, and a bay window with window seat add to the volume of the room. To the right of the range is a pullout double trash/recycling.

This picture clearly shows the 2 work zones, one on each side of the 60-40 double sink. Both work zones score well in a traditional "kitchen work triangle" calculation, providing generous work space with easy access to sink, stove, and refrigerator. The work zone on the right ends at the induction range — a good cooking choice both for cooking and for family members sitting at peninsula, because induction hobs don't get as hot as the more common coil, iron grate, or glass ceramic hobs. The area left of the sink is the second work zone. Its proximity to the dining room lets it do double duty as a serving zone.