![When Best Practice Architecture and Leah Steen Interior Design were tasked with renovating a house in Seattle, Washington, they took what was once a kitchen with dark wood cabinets and transformed it into a bright and larger kitchen with an island. #KitchenRenovation #KitchenRemodel #InteriorDesign #KitchenDesign](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/modern-kitchen-renovation-281119-218-01-800x414.jpg)
When Best Practice Architecture and Leah Steen Interior Design were tasked with renovating a house in Seattle, Washington, they took what was once a kitchen with dark wood cabinets and transformed it into a bright and larger kitchen with an island.
Light grey cabinets with vertical paneling makes the new kitchen feel even larger, and complements the grey counters.
![When Best Practice Architecture and Leah Steen Interior Design were tasked with renovating a house in Seattle, Washington, they took what was once a kitchen with dark wood cabinets and transformed it into a bright and larger kitchen with an island. #KitchenRenovation #KitchenRemodel #InteriorDesign #KitchenDesign](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/modern-kitchen-renovation-281119-218-02-800x1143.jpg)
One of the major changes was the addition of a kitchen island, that provides a place for the cooktop. The overhanging counter not only allows for more counter space, but also creates a home for a couple of stools.
![This modern kitchen island provides a place for the cooktop. The overhanging counter not only allows for more counter space, but also creates a home for a couple of stools. #KitchenIsland #KitchenDesign #ModernKitchen](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/modern-kitchen-island-with-cooktop-overhaning-counter-281119-219-03-800x528.jpg)
New windows add more light to the kitchen, while open shelving shows off collected bowls and vases. Adjacent to the window is a unique television pullout shelf that allows the client to put away the kitchen TV when they want more counter space. A built-in oven at counter height is surrounded by cabinets that go from the floor to the ceiling.
![New windows add more light to this renovated kitchen, while open shelving shows off collected bowls and vases. Adjacent to the window is a unique television pullout shelf that allows the client to “put away” the kitchen TV when they want more counter space. A built-in oven at counter height is surrounded by cabinets that go from the floor to the ceiling. #ModernKitchenShelving #OpenShelving #KitchenDesign #ModernKitchen](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/modern-kitchen-open-shelving-281119-219-04-800x1185.jpg)
The kitchen also has a small desk area that wraps around the corner and overlooks the stairwell below.
![This modern grey kitchen has a small desk area that wraps around the corner and overlooks the stairwell below. #Kitchen #ModernKitchen #Desk](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/modern-kitchen-with-desk-281119-219-05-800x533.jpg)
Here’s a look at the kitchen floor plan to give you an overall view of the layout.
![KITCHEN LAYOUT - When Best Practice Architecture and Leah Steen Interior Design were tasked with renovating a house in Seattle, Washington, they took what was once a kitchen with dark wood cabinets and transformed it into a bright and larger kitchen with an island. #KitchenLayout #KitchenFloorPlan #KitchenDesign #ModernKitchen](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/modern-kitchen-floor-plan-281119-220-06-800x511.jpg)