The kitchen was completely gutted and a wall removed to open the space up to the rest of the home. New cherry and birch cabinets bring beauty and functionality to the new kitchen, including a center work island and a peninsula with a breakfast bar. Granite countertops and a glass tile backsplash at the range add vitality and practicality to the kitchen. A new lighting plan features decorative pendants, undercabinet task lighting, in cabinet lighting and new recessed ceiling lights. A true meeting of form and function was the result of the extensive kitchen renovation.