This 1960’s Royal Oak tri-level home was in extremely poor shape and the floor plan did not utilize the large space well. In 2017, the homeowner wanted to gut the interior and repair many structural issues, leading to a re-design of the first floor. The vaulted ceiling, structural beam in the living room and openings for the upper and lower levels created many challenges for the new kitchen design. We enclosed the lower level entry with partition walls, creating an entry to that staircase with a frosted glass door and walk-in pantry in the new kitchen area. The pantry gave the illusion of a symmetrical interior, but actually hides that partition. Additionally, the pantry opening creates the lines for the kitchen with dual islands. On the opposite end is the cooking area, surrounded by Thermador refrigerator and freezer towers. Alicia Gbur Photography