Nottoli Kitchen, Kensington, California

This 1930's hillside home had great views but the outdated kitchen only overlooked the sideyard. By adding a new kitchen to the southern, rear side of the house, 180° views were gained and the kitchen could relate better to the other rooms of the home. [The old kitchen was transformed into a guest room and bath.] The wall between the new kitchen and dining room was replaced with a high counter and the wall between the dining room and living room was also removed so that all three areas became one large family-type room, much better suited to the owner’s casual lifestyle. A french door leads directly from the kitchen to a large deck and the kitchen is finished with a breakfast nook overlooking the grand views. Custom built-in cabinets in the dining room added storage while maple cabinets were selected in the kitchen. A terra cotta tile counter augments the 1930's ambience while warm Arts & Crafts light fixtures were selected for their color.