Although a galley kitchen can be a
workable layout, this one was long,
dark, and confined by narrow entries at
each end. The hallway effect was aggravated
by the dark cabinets, dark vinyl
floor, and a coppertone wall oven. There
were several existing windows along the
sink wall, but the natural light and view
were blocked by the deep roof overhangs
outside. The plan was to gut the entire
space and install new cabinets, appliances,
and surfaces. About the only
thing worth saving was the interior brick
wall that backed the fireplace in the
adjacent living room.
This was the customers' second home,
which they used every weekend as a
country retreat. In the not-too-distant
future, they hoped