McLean Kitchen

A young family with two school-age children wanted a larger kitchen and an oversized island where everyone could gather for meals and entertaining. To enlarge the space, Kelly Marino Designs removed two unused, existing features of the home: the butler's pantry and the shower in a bathroom located on the other side of a kitchen wall. The space where the shower was became a walk-in pantry. Another request from an owner was for a place to showcase her beloved china that she had inherited. The only element that remained from the original kitchen were the two traditional ceiling light fixtures. Semi-custom cabinetry in a rich, dark blue, mixed with some white lower cabinets and lightly-veined quartz countertop give this kitchen a fresh take on a mostly traditional design. Textured tile in a herringbone configuration elevates the space. Sliding glass doors that lead to the deck were replaced with an accordion glass door for an unobstructed, seamless indoor/outdoor experience.