11/05/2026
Think expanding your kitchen island means giving up pantry storage? When this client wanted to completely redesign their kitchen footprint with a 50% larger island, a farmhouse sink, and more counter space, the main concern was losing valuable pantry room. Renee spotted an underutilized coat closet sharing the back wall, resized it, and borrowed that square footage to build a pantry that ended up larger and more functional than the original.
In the client's own words, "I got everything that I wanted. I actually have a bigger, more efficient pantry than I had before the renovation. It was really a godsend."
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