HB Kitchen Bath Inc

How do you improve a kitchen with poor natural light?
A lot of people assume a dark kitchen is caused by small windows.
But more often, it’s the layout that blocks the light.
In this home, the original kitchen felt crowded and heavy.
The walls, the three-sided tall cabinet layout, and the dropped ceiling all worked together to visually compress the space. Natural light could only stay near the window instead of spreading through the room.
For this remodel, the focus was not color.
It was the structure.
First, we opened up the kitchen to the living area.
Once the wall was removed and the sightline was extended, natural light was able to travel through the entire shared space.
Second, we removed the original three-sided cabinet layout.
By eliminating the upper bulkhead and reducing visual blockage around the window, we were able to release more vertical space and allow the window area to breathe again.
Third, we reworked the storage plan.
A new base cabinet was added below the window, integrating the previously projecting window area into a cleaner, flatter surface.
This not only added storage, but also made the elevation feel more streamlined and visually continuous.
For the materials, we chose a white marble countertop to reflect more light and help natural brightness spread more evenly throughout the space.
Once the structure was opened up, light was no longer confined to one corner.
It became part of the entire space.
The cabinetry was done in Eclipse Cabinetry.
Its light proportions and warm wood tone help natural light expand more easily through the space, instead of weighing it down.
The appliance system was also designed around integration.
The Trade-Wind built-in hood is concealed within the cabinetry structure, while the Thermador gas cooktop and Sub-Zero refrigerator are fully integrated into the design.
Even with high-end appliances, the space does not feel heavier.
Instead, the integrated approach creates a cleaner elevation and a more complete architectural look.
The visual volume is controlled, while the functionality remains fully intact.
Both the kitchen and bathrooms in this home were fully remodeled by HB Kitchen & Bath.
In the next post, we’ll share the bathroom transformation as well.