Function and Flow
Kitchen, Wayzata
The homeowners had several goals in mind when remodeling their kitchen and dining areas. Although the home offered ample space, its layout made it feel smaller than it was.
Walls separating the kitchen, dinette and formal dining room restricted flow and limited interaction. The owners envisioned a redesigned layout that would feel more open and functional for their family and guests.
The formal dining room, once enclosed and rarely used, now flows seamlessly from the kitchen. A statement light fixture helps distinguish the space without interrupting the open feel.
A new peninsula island with seating provides additional counter and prep space, along with a comfortable spot
for casual meals.
At the heart of the new layout is the redesigned kitchen, emphasizing openness and functionality.
Vertically-laid forest green backsplash tile creates an illusion of higher ceilings.
The range was relocated for a more efficient kitchen workflow.
In the dinette, the built-in hutch was transformed into a beautiful and practical coffee bar. Together with the nearby bay window, it creates an inviting spot to start the day.
Finished in a soft sage green, the coffee bar brings a touch of nature indoors.
One of the most impactful changes was also one of the simplest — relocating the family room door from
the kitchen to the front hallway. This change also created space to extend the kitchen cabinets. “It’s so perfect, you wonder why they didn’t do it that way the first time!” said the owner.
One unexpected benefit of opening the space was creating combined visibility of both bay windows. “The space looks huge,” said the owner. “We wouldn’t change a thing. We are ecstatic.”
Photos by UAV Vision Media
