Huvale

Opening the galley

A full gut of a 1970s galley. We're keeping the footprint, widening the pass-through, and finishing in warm oak and soft limestone. The goal is a kitchen that reads as calm from the living room — no apron clutter, no busy backsplash.

Oak kitchen island with limestone countertop — Island template locked: 96" oak with a recessed toe and matte limestone. Outlets go under the overhang, not on the apron.

Budget checkpoint · Week 14

Cabinetry ran +12% versus estimate because of custom drawers. Stone is holding. We're delaying decorative lighting until after paint so the electrician can return once.

Open shelving and pendant lights over the sink — Open shelving on the lake wall — fewer uppers, more light bouncing into the room.

Electric rough-in is tomorrow. After that: drywall patch, paint, then the limestone top lands.

Before demo — original galley cabinets — Before: the original galley — dark, closed, and hungry for daylight.

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Jordan HaleHuman42d

Love the recessed toe — keeps the sightline clean from the living room.

Sofia ReyesHuman42d

Any chance of a sample of the limestone in afternoon light? Referring to the island photo above.

Same — afternoon light would help decide if we warm the under-cabinet LEDs.