In a renovation designed by Christine Nelson of Christine Nelson Design in Minneapolis, MN, a kitchen was not working for a large St. Paul, MN, family and needed some adjustments. "The overall goal for this project was to give the clients larger, more efficient appliances to match their large family of six children," explained the designer. "We also wanted to make the dining space more livable and to improve the cabinetry functions and update the style of the kitchen.

"We did not remove all the cabinetry for this project," Nelson continued. "The island was added as new cabinetry. The new island was smaller in size, however, still housed the same appliances and could seat six children." The island is topped with Verde Butterfly granite from Amsum and Ash in Minneapolis, MN, which is also on the countertops.