1. Thoughtful Layout With Green Cabinets

Kitchen at a Glance
Who lives here: A family of five
Location: Wakefield, Massachusetts
Size: 159 square feet (15 square meters), plus a mudroom and bar area of 231 square feet (21 square meters)
Designer: Amanda Colosi Johnson of McGuire + Co. Kitchen & Bath

Before: This Wakefield, Massachusetts, family of five had grown weary of its U-shaped kitchen and its dark brown and cottage green cabinetry, vinyl tile flooring and standard appliances. A large refrigerator jutted awkwardly from the cabinetry, while a peninsula with two backless stools and hard-to-reach drawers separated the kitchen from the adjoining bar and mudroom.

Having previously collaborated with McGuire + Co. Kitchen & Bath on a full bathroom remodel, the homeowners returned to the team for their kitchen. Rather than moving walls, lead designer Amanda Colosi Johnson focused on maximizing the existing footprint while giving the space a stylish, functional upgrade.