This 1950s Affton home contained a closed-off, cramped kitchen that was stretching to function as an eat-in space. While the clients wanted to maintain their own personal style, the cramped space, glass block windows, and closed-in walkways no longer fit.
The clients say, “I can’t believe this is my kitchen!” After closing in the original door to the breezeway, covering over the dated glass block windows, and opening a new entry to the breezeway from the original dining room, this kitchen demonstrates the power of reimagining small spaces. Usability and openness define this room. New custom white cabinets stretch to the ceiling where they are capped by custom crown trim and also sit beneath luxurious granite countertops. A functional breakfast bar makes this kitchen comfortable and convenient, no longer a stretch to “eat-in.” Additional touches, such as the pillars from the clients’ recent antique shopping trip and the custom bookshelves built behind the enclosed doorway, make this space personal and unique.
