Once highly segmented, the new open plan kitchen is now the home’s main gathering place.

The over-scale kitchen island, custom-made on-site with walnut butcher block top, has views of both levels of living space and an adjacent dining area.

Upon entering the home, the kitchen lays out a warm welcome.

The kitchen and upper living area as seen from the dining space.

Penny tile lines the back of the appliance nook in one corner of the kitchen.

Open shelving made from walnut floats above basalt countertops and a farm house sink.

Oversized pendants match the scale of the kitchen island and provide both warmth and task lighting.