Though the layout of the kitchen worked, the space needed to be modernized. The homeowners wanted to bring in colors of the ocean and update the cabinetry, countertops and fixtures.

Designer Shirry Dolgin embraced the existing layout, but completely transformed the look of the kitchen. Dark oak cabinets in a sleek, contemporary style are combined with the clean lines of the Caesarstone countertops, giving the tired kitchen a new modern feel.

A built-in banquette is connected to the peninsula, obstructing the open feeling the homeowners' want the kitchen to have.

The built-in banquette is removed, and in its place Dolgin installs extra cabinets for more storage. Now, a freestanding table with a chunky, contemporary vibe that matches the kitchen's style sits under a wavy glass chandelier.