Interesting thought when designing an island. I love the combination of browns and woods in this island. Don't be afraid to combine textures and colors, they can really be beautiful. The island was distressed and glazed by one of my favorites, Renee Sandifer.

Before: The ceilings were at 8 feet. Lots of furdowns were throughout the kitchen. The cabinets were low and the dark molding, is a nice look but really lowered the ceilings even more.

After: Furdowns were removed when the ceilings were raised to 9 feet. Taller cabinets make the room look larger and taller than it really is.

Before: Cook top was small and did not lend to much counter space. The arch was a nice effect but did not leave much head room for your taller cooks.

After: The brick theme was so charming that is was brought back into this remodel with a little twist. The old look of these bricks give the house a real cozy feel. The hood was raised allowing the feeling of higher ceilings and more counterspace for the Thanksgiving Turkey.

Before: A dividing wall makes the house seem small and chopped up.

After: The flow of the house was changed by removal of the wall. Gives an open feel that makes all of the house feel as it all belongs together. Wood looking tile was also added to make the rooms have consistency throughout.