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After. Griffith removed that wall and broke up the composition of the cabinets, replacing the floor-to-ceiling pantry cabinet with lowers topped with a counter and uppers. She was able to fit a microwave drawer in this section as well — a great solution for those who are not “supertall.” She removed the wall ovens, scooted the refrigerator over a little and added a pantry cabinet just past the refrigerator. This thoughtful move gave the kitchen a more open feel. Flooring. New flooring for the entire first floor was also a part of the project. Griffith helped her client choose a maple beechwood laminate, which resembles walnut, from CY Flooring to replace the old tile. “It’s a really good laminate; often when you use this much of it you can see the repeat of the grain patterns, but you don’t with this one,” Griffith says.Lighting. They chose clear glass globe pendants to keep the view to the range wall as open as possible.Island lights: Wayfair; counter stools: West Elm

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Love the island countertop.

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