More space, together with a generous island, smart details, and a dramatic color scheme, turns a former galley into a major magnet for family and friends
The homeowners served as their own general contractor and had a hand in configuring the cabinets and marble-topped island. Says Jennifer, author of the snow-white-and-cherry-red scheme, "I always tell friends to wait before renovating. It gave us time to figure out what would work for us and the house, and got us exactly what we wanted."
Shown: The arc of the barrel vault echoes the top window. The leading in the antiqued-glass cabinet fronts incorporates more curves.
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