A dated Vancouver kitchen lacked light because a cupboard covered the only window. Instead of removing walls or adding new windows, the homeowners moved the sole window to a new position on an adjacent wall. The change allowed the room to meet multiple requirements at once, including unobstructed countertop space, open shelving, a 36-inch refrigerator, and a large view of the garden. The original window had faced a neighbor’s window, and the new placement replaced the light that would have been lost. Custom floating shelves and painted cabinetry were used to maximize storage and functionality in the smaller space.
"“The previous owners had installed a cupboard over the only window,” she explains of the dark and small room. Above: Moving the window placement to this spot “was one of the best decisions we made, and I am so glad that our designer thought of it!” says Gillian. The original window was on the left wall and looked into their neighbor's window."
"“We really struggled trying to fit everything we wanted into the room: unobstructed countertop space, open shelving, a 36-inch fridge, and a large window overlooking the garden. We couldn't seem to make it all work without compromising,” says Gillian. Above: Custom floating shelves by Lock & Mortice are now where the original window once was."
"“When our kitchen designer suggested we remove the existing kitchen window, with my love of natural light, I couldn't fathom removing a window. But doing that meant we could have all the things on our list, and with it being a smaller room, having a large window on the adjacent wall would replace the light we lost.”"
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