The goal of this kitchen renovation: To design a gathering space made for entertaining. The original disproportionate scale of appliances and cabinetry, inadequate seating, lack of character, and clumsy floor plan were overcome with thoughtful reconfigurations. A large island, exquisite millwork, a beautiful built-in hood, and a separate butler’s pantry checked the boxes of balance, function, and character, resulting in a space ready for the creation of many wonderful memories.