This homeowner had a smaller kitchen adjacent to a tiny dining room. The decision was made to remove the common wall between them and open up the entire area, making it much lighter. All new cabinets were installed, and a number of small architectural details added, such as the Star of Texas, where the client is from. A tumbled stone backsplash was applied above the new counter tops. Other new features include bronze finished lighting, a peninsula bar, a built-in microwave and storage center, as well as hardwood laminate flooring to complete the space.