Old kitchen, view 1

Old kitchen, view 2

Old kitchen, view 3

Old kitchen, view 4

New, gorgeous kitchen! Drop ceiling is gone and new recessed lighting makes kitchen bright and inviting. 6 drawers in island hold glasses, dishes, bowls

New larger island with prep sink.

New pocket door leads to dining room.

New kitchen: baking center with open storage and double Meile convection oven

New kitchen: pullout for baking ingredients

Closeup of tile backsplash behind baking center.

Celtic knots as inserts in tile backsplash.

New kitchen: island with Miele steam oven, ventilated drawer below, and prep sink.

New kitchen: integrated stainless sink, drainboard, countertop

New kitchen: inside view of sink. Sink is 32 x 16.5 x 9" deep

New kitchen: DCS gas cooktop, Vent-a-Hood, Sharp under cabinet mircrowave

New kitchen: Toast and sandwich making center

New kitchen: Pantry storage above sandwich center

And here is where the kitchen lived during the remodel. Notice the portable dishwasher (*very important*)

Temporary kitchen: cooking and cleanup

Temporary kitchen: plates, utensils, pots, and pans, food