Warm White-and-Wood Style for Empty Nesters

These Lakeville, Minnesota, empty nesters wanted a kitchen suitable for extended-family events and holiday dinners. Their existing cramped and dated space wouldn’t do. Seeking better flow, functionality and improved storage and style, they hired designer Stephanie Morris for help.

Morris pushed the kitchen into an unused den and stole space from a home office to expand the kitchen and create a spacious new butler’s pantry with a coffee station. A large island adds storage, prep space and seating for four. Multiple storage solutions, including drawers, cabinets, open shelves, a hutch and an appliance garage, ensure that everything has a place and the countertops stay free of clutter. Meanwhile, white and wood cabinets help create a warm and welcoming atmosphere that no guest would want to leave.