Savvy Stair Switch Yields a Bigger Kitchen
In this project, we streamlined traffic through the kitchen by moving the basement stair.
Eliminating the redundant maid’s stair let us capture space for the kitchen, which allowed us to open up the plan, simplify circulation, increase storage, and keep the non-cooks out of the cooking area.
The Before
The back door vestibule gave awkward access to the basement and a corner of the kitchen, while a second stair to the upstairs occupied valuable real estate and cut the kitchen off from the rest of the house.
The After
Relocating the basement stair allowed us to open the kitchen up to the main hallway stair. The island now faces the back yard and becomes the social hub of the house.
An eclectic blend of industrial modern style and Craftsman detailing make this a unique showpiece kitchen. We wrapped the island’s dark wood board and batten paneling with a custom-made stainless steel base.
