This Hanover kitchen remodel takes a contemporary approach to a generous footprint, organized around a T-shaped multi-level island that does the work of three rooms at once.

One leg of the island is set up for prep, another for casual seating and gathering, and the third for serving. The whole island is finished in a deep espresso cabinetry tone, anchoring the space against a quieter perimeter.

Glass-front upper cabinets break up the wall and add a furniture-like feel without making the room feel busy. The result is a Hanover kitchen built for the way the family actually uses the space, with a contemporary edge throughout.

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