The design takes strategic advantage of several existing amenities.  For example, the existing skylight formerly hidden in the galley kitchen now has a much bigger impact on the overall unit.  It becomes a focal point with the full height tiled backsplash wall and open shelving.  By removing the wall that separated them, the kitchen and dining now share the bank of north facing window that fill the space with even daylight, providing a sense of connection to the outdoors within a densely populated urban neighborhood.

The overall look and feel of the renovation is modern yet contextual to the more traditional aesthetic of the rest of the house.  Clean lines and balancing of bright white, deep color, and light give the space a contemporary look.  Traditional materials, such as the copper for the cabinet pulls and faucets, are incorporated with sleek modern shapes.  The nature-inspired palette of calming white tones, walnut wood accents, hexagonal textures, and deep forest green cabinetry creates a light and airy space.