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Photos by Katie GriffithKitchen at a GlanceWho lives here: A couple with two young boysLocation: Thousand Oaks, CaliforniaSize: 201 square feet (19 square meters); 13 by 15½ feetDesigner: Katie Griffith of Sundling StudioIt started with island dreams. This homeowner’s No. 1 wish was to have a big island that would serve as a work and gathering area in her kitchen. In addition, she was looking to update the style and make the kitchen light and bright.

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A former desk area was transformed into stylish storage with the insertion of a custom hutch that has a weathered gray stain. The same marble used for the countertops was used for the backsplash. “The clients wanted more wood in the new space for a traditional feel,” Roos says, “but the darker gray feels a bit more updated.”She also removed the door on the staircase to create a more open feel. “The kitchen and dining areas are now more warm, bright, inviting and modern,” Roos says, “while complementing the home’s turn-of-the-century style.”More: 10 Steps to an Organized and Functional Kitchen

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