“In this home, we took down the wall between the kitchen and dining room, which increased the footprint of the kitchen slightly and allowed for a clear sight line to adjacent rooms,” says Ashley. “We also provided extra storage and seating by extending the kitchen peninsula into the dining room without compromising their dining space.”

This project also had a full bath off of the kitchen that needed to be addressed. “I took into consideration the whole house and how the family utilizes the space. A full bath on the first floor wasn’t necessary and by downsizing it we created space to add an entire wall of pantry storage easily accessible from the kitchen, as well as a much-desired bench and cubbies for dropping coats and shoes as they enter the house. It’s been a real game-changer for this family,” Ashley says.

The results are a clean and updated aesthetic that this family will enjoy for years to come, in a neighborhood they adore.

If you’ve been putting off a remodeling project, consider this your sign and reach out to Normandy Designer Ashley Noethe. Together you might just create the next award-winning design. Find inspiration from more of our projects showcased in our photo gallery and on our Instagram account.