Our rear sunroom addition was able to be engineered to rest on a series of masonry piers rather than a full foundation wall which allowed the walkout basement to still get light and as a bonus we took opportunity to make an outdoor covered patio space to enjoy those evenings at home. Structural: @ken_delage Contractor: Lally Construction Photos: @mindieballwell Windows: @pellavirginia

The kitchen was only part of the story on this main level renovation and sunroom addition. With some soaring volumes at the living spaces we were able to funnel light into the center of the house and provide nearly a whole wall of glass overlooking the wooded landscape. The foyer stairs lead to a bridge connecting the upper level private spaces where we were able to raise the ceiling at the kitchen. Photos by @mindieballwell

Lighting is one of the most important features in kitchen design. Maximizing natural light during the day is counterbalanced by having sufficient ambient, task, and accent lighting for all hours of the day. Assigning lighting zones and having dimmable switching is a must. Here we even incorporated some toekick lighting and accent lighting in the reeded glass door cabinets. General Contractor: Lally Construction Photos by: @mindieballwell