When designing new kitchens for older homes on the Main Line, a frequent challenge for the HUB Design/Build team is to find ways to make the most of very limited available space. It is unusual to have the chance to design a kitchen in an expansive area with very few dimensional restrictions.

The dynamic new kitchen pictured here was one of those unique and exciting opportunities.
It is part of an entire house remodel that is featured in the Entire House & Additions section of our website. The kitchen is located in a great room that is approximately 30’ x 30’—voluminous!

So what do you do when you have all the kitchen space you could possibly want? As with all kitchens you still need to carefully plan the food preparation area in order to reduce unnecessary movement. The beauty of a spacious kitchen is that you can also plan secondary prep areas so that two or more cooks can work simultaneously without getting in each other’s way.

Delineating the outer perimeter of this kitchen is a massive L-shaped island with a glamorous granite countertop. The casual eating area comfortably seats five. Housed in the island are two stainless steel sinks and a dishwasher conveniently placed adjacent to the main sink. This L-shape theme continues in the wall and base cabinets that contain all the other appliances. Just a few steps away from the main sink is a 48” Sub-Zero side-by-side refrigerator, as well as a 36” Wolf cooktop with a 42” hood. The hood is complimented by a decorative tile backsplash and 6” pull out spice racks flanking each side.

A 30” Jenn-Air double wall oven unit, across from the secondary sink, rounds out the food prep circuit. From the kitchen one can enjoy a clear view of the home’s main entry and the pool through the various windows and glass doors, which also bring refreshing light and air into the space.