livin g by Cameron Carr Photos courtesy of NJW Renovations Unlimited
Convenient Kitchen
Kitchen combines vintage inspiration and serious prep space
When Harvey Vesha and his wife, Kathy, set out to remodel the kitchen of their Dublin home, the name of the game was informal and easy. With two dogs at home and two adult children nearby, the Veshas wanted an unpretentious space that focused on entertainment and convenience to match the open floorplan of the house the family built in 1988. “Kitchens, at least in most residential homes, are the center of entertaining,” Harvey says. “Whether it’s Thanksgiving, Christmas or Easter, it seems like that’s where almost everybody is, and it’s hard to make it large enough to satisfy that need.” Expanding the kitchen by eliminating a den and some closet space made room for gathering with the Veshas’ children and grandchildren. With the open layout, adults can cook while keeping kids in sight or joining a conversation at the table. The update also made room for almost any amenity. A large flat top stove is perfect for cooking pancakes and bacon with grandchildren. The oversized refrigerator and pantry ensure there’s room for even rarely used ingredients. Harvey told the kitchen designers, contracted through NJW Renovations Unlimited, to stock it with the works. “Whatever it is from the whisk to the spatula to the frying pans hanging on the wall, I said, ‘Let’s just go ahead and get it,’” he says. “Whether it’s a panini press, which I think I’ve used three times, it’s all here if I want to use it.” Diner style kitchens provided one point of inspiration for that ready-for-anything approach. The Veshas’ kitchen includes a deep fryer built into the countertop and open shelving. 38 • April/May 2022
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