This kitchen was 2 spaces that felt cramped and dark but widening it was not an option because of a staircase behind one wall and the other 3 walls are exterior. We settled on a Galley layout with an island. The layout opened up the space to let natural light through and provided the client with a cooking & prep space but a pathway for friends and family to access the refrigerator, microwave & dry bar without interrupting prep & cooking while entertaining.