A view from the dining room looking into the kitchen keeps gatherings informal and intimate. We installed shallow glass fronted and solid cabinets on the side facing into the dining room to showcase the clients china and collectables. Keeping tableware in the solid front cabinets makes it a breeze to prepare for dinner and has added almost twice the amount of kitchen and dining storage. A simple wooden woven shade in the kitchen adds warmth to the abundance of white and softens the room.