Openings
Doors and windows are fixed apertures that constrain furniture placement, circulation, and natural light. These cases document how existing openings shaped the remodel strategy.
Why Opening Constraints Matter
Doors and windows seem simple until you try to move them. A door swing dictates circulation; a window placement limits cabinet runs and furniture walls. In older homes, openings were often placed for structural reasons that no longer align with modern use patterns.
Our kitchen case files document the exact moment a design vision collided with a structural or mechanical constraint. Each case traces the diagnostic process, the options considered, and the final resolution that balanced budget, code compliance, and the homeowner's priorities.
Door Relocation
Moving a door solved more than moving the furniture—but only when the wall was non-structural.
Window Constraints
An existing window limited the best storage option, forcing a creative cabinetry response.
Circulation Paths
Every door swing defines a circulation zone that cannot be used for anything else.