The kitchen of this 1912 Shorewood house had been remodeled years ago to make use of a compact area but was cramped and oddly shaped. Working with the owner, we designed a kitchen renovation that created a dramatically different — and dramatically more functional — space.

The kitchen was taken down to its studs. We removed a door and moved walls to make space for a large kitchen island whose stained custom cabinetry and black quartz countertop contrast with the surrounding white cabinetry and countertops.