DeWitt Kitchen Addition

The DeWitt kitchen addition modernized a kitchen that had not been updated since the house was built in the 1940's. The existing kitchen was 100 square feet, which made preparing a simple meal challenging at best, and did not suit the lifestyle of the family, as they have a large extended family and many friends whom they enjoy gathering with and entertaining.

The remodeled kitchen is essentially triple the size of the original kitchen, with the addition of 225 sq ft of space. An abundance of cabinets were added to provide new storage space, but they left no area for windows. To overcome this dilemma, two VELUX venting skylights were used on this southward facing addition, while enhancing the modern look of the new kitchen space. The ceiling between the skylights was a cathedral ceiling with a ceiling fan centered between the two units.

While the skylights were used for dramatic aesthetic enhancement, the additional venting ability also creates a great amount of airflow. The abundant natural sunlight provided by the skylights makes the space inviting and benefits this kitchen with greater depth as it illuminates in all seasons. The VELUX skylights have become a focal point in the modernized kitchen, which helped anchor the character of the new space.