California Ranch
A connected kitchen and a private bedroom
Space Findings
4.6% of house – the kitchen – was most used but most isolated.
Gathering happened in the yard and the periphery of the house, where kitchen and dining lived.
The interior of the house blocked connection, used for private purposes: office, den, and bedroom.
Homeowner Priorities
Kitchen connected to back of the house and yard
Casual dining that overlooks the yard
Secluded office that accommodates two desks
Constraints
Limited construction:
Living room and left bedroom wing untouched
Kitchen remains in place
Front exterior architecture and rooflines intact
Space Improvements
Opening the kitchen and creating a single passage through the house created the opportunity for:
A kitchen that seats 8 (from 0) and engages with the den and back yard
An indoor/outdoor dining experience
A private third bedroom with ensuite bathroom
An additional ½ bath for visitors
A private, shared office