When Sara bought her California home two years ago, she knew one thing for sure: Nancy’s old kitchen wasn’t staying. The previous homeowner had kept the space functional, but it didn’t reflect Sara’s style, energy, or vision. The cabinets were far too dark, making the entire room feel smaller than it actually was. And the raised bar on the countertop? A barrier—literally—between the kitchen and the family room. For someone who loves an open, airy space, it just wasn’t going to work. So, Sara set out on a mission. If she was going to live in this house, the kitchen needed to feel like hers.
