My clients were ready for a kitchen remodel in their 1920’s French Art Deco home. They needed a better traffic flow, more storage, more counterspace for working and better lighting. All this in the same square footage. I decided to move the well-used coffee maker to a new spot where the broom closet/pantry stood. My contractor found so much extra space around the closet that we were able to create a coffee station, install a new microwave and toaster oven, and add more cabinets for storage. Now there are two work areas instead of one. The cabinets elevate the kitchen’s classy style with two shades of French grey paint. New lighting, countertops and flooring brighten up the space, while the stainless steel hood and backspalsh behind the stove make for easier cleaning. In the breakfast nook, contemporary dining chairs and a cozy banquette surrounding the antique pub table are illuminated by an industrial-style pendant. We also replaced the home store posters with personal photos of their travels. One special image was blown up and printed on canvas, and is now a daily reminder of shared adventures together.