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Open kitchen with a vaulted ceiling. A large kitchen island with dark blue cabinetry sits in the middle with 4 black stools.

Open main floor (part 1): Kitchen with vaulted ceiling (Studio ALC)

July 24, 2024 in Interiors

You won’t believe what this kitchen used to look like before this big renovation. Studio ALC helped the homeowners open up the main floor by extending the ceiling into a vaulted ceiling and removing walls that kept the space enclosed to create a bright, open and spacious kitchen, dining, and family room.

To top it off, skylights were added to bring in natural light. The space is great for moving from one area to another and entertaining large groups.

See what the kitchen and dining area looked like before the remodel.

Open kitchen with a vaulted ceiling. A large kitchen island with dark blue cabinetry sits in the middle with 4 black stools.
A vignette of a large open kitchen with dark blue lower cabinetry.
A vignette of a large open kitchen with dark blue lower cabinetry.
Open shelving styled with kitchenware in a bright white kitchen with dark blue bottom cabinets. A bowl of red apples sit on the countertop.
Open kitchen with a vaulted ceiling. A large kitchen island with dark blue cabinetry sits in the middle with 4 black stools.
Open kitchen with a vaulted ceiling. A large kitchen island with dark blue cabinetry sits in the middle with 4 black stools.
A large dining table with 3 chairs and a bench styled with a bowl of red apples and fresh hydrangeas.
A large wooden dining table with 3 chairs and a bench, styled with a bowl of red apples and fresh hydrangeas.
A wide view of the dining area and living area of an open concept main floor
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