With five doorways and low windows, an island made sense. We found and finished this base cabinet from @RebuildingCenter and added the quartzite top and bookshelf - I loved having them easy to access while cooking.
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We wanted our kitchen to feel like it had always been here, after all parts of it had survived all 110 years. Widening the pantry opening made all the difference in making it work for the way we live today.
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