The first picture is from the area of the dining room table. You see the island and my workstation. The brown chair is placed at Robbie's desk. Robbie wanted a stool and a counter, so we set that up. Notice the pendant lights and the skylight. This is a bright room, and it can get warm on these 98-degree summer days.
The second shot is from the entryway. You can see the island stove and the new floor. Notice the third skylight near the center of the picture. The afternoon sun shines through that for about an hour, making the dark corner quite bright.
The third shot is from the area of the prep sink, with my back to the sliding glass door. Near the center of the picture is a tile mural of a street scene that adds a little color. In this picture you can see the (somewhat) odd reflection from the refrigerator. The ice and water dispenser has a small curve at the top, giving off a fountain-like appearance.
One of the most enjoyable aspects of this kitchen is the wide variation in lighting. By changing dimmer settings, we can make the shape of the kitchen seem to change. I left the lights on for these photos, but this morning Robbie sat in the morning twilight with all the lights off enjoying the natural light.
Better View of the Mural
We thought we might add a few pictures. And, here's a link to the photobucket account.
Kitchen from the Dining Area
I love the look of your kitchen! You could really feel the balance between elegance and serenity. I like the idea that you gave it a sophisticating setting without going overboard. It was a good decision that you installed a French door and skylights as they were the ones that made the area bright and wonderful.
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