2010 Reader Remodel Winner: From Blank Slate to Charming Cape

We were up late poring over the floor plans when we realized to our horror that none of the kitchen's three doors was wide enough for the fridge to fit through. So we took one off its hinges—then removed the frame. The doorway was still too narrow, so we dragged out the Sawzall and started slashing.

Shown: Moving the fridge to the opposite wall and adding a base cabinet and wine rack in it's place increased storage, prep space, and charm.