Kitchen Update in an Older Home

These homeowners were thrilled to buy their 1931 Colonial. The home sits on a large lot and had plenty of charm, including much of its original natural woodwork and details, but it needed a lot of work.

The priority was to improve the overall flow of the first floor, which was achieved largely by taking down a long wall to open up the living room, kitchen and entry foyer. A half bathroom was also removed (adding a new one in the first-floor office) and new back entryway added.