Huang-Boucher Kitchen: A very low ceiling, combined with an exterior patio overhang that blocked sunlight, made Virginia and Steve's kitchen seem small and dark. To bring natural light into the kitchen and open up the space, Job Foreman Troy lifted the ceiling 14" and added new skylights.

The kitchen was also updated with new countertops, recessed lighting, and new fixtures. Since a conventional hood over the range would have interfered with the open feeling of the space, Troy installed a custom vent with a stainless steel grille in the ceiling over the range. Gold flecks in the new black granite countertops sparkle in the light and complement the warm wood tones of the original oak cabinetry.

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