Kitchen Cousins John Colaneri and Anthony Carrino turned a dingy, poorly lit, unfinished kitchen into this bright and open space with sleek lines, modern design elements and a custom temperature-controlled wine enclosure. The redesigned kitchen efficiently integrates prep, serving and dining spaces in one area and flows seamlessly into the adjacent living room.

Homeowners Trevor and Kelly wanted a space that was not only a functional cook's kitchen (Kelly's an avid baker), but also one that's conducive to hosting guests. To achieve that, Anthony and John expanded the kitchen and installed this large kitchen island with genereous prep surface and extension on a slightly lower, more dining-friendly height. For evening entertaining, the newly renovated space is warmly and elegantly lit with a whole new lighting scheme.

The adjacent living room mirrors the kitchen's design aesthetic with a contemporary update drawing on the home's midcentury roots.

Clean lines and simple geometry create a visually interesting space that's, at once, comfortable, casual and inviting. The color palette for both the living room and kitchen relies heavily on light neutrals, whites and grays helping to create a visually integrated space.