Architect Andrew Morrall has remodelled a home in San Francisco, California, and organised the main floor around one long, curving kitchen island.
An island that leads the way
The S-shaped island does more than hold the kitchen. Its serpentine line guides people from the main entry towards the open living and dining area, which has wide views of the San Francisco skyline.
The lower cabinets in the island add a touch of colour to an otherwise light kitchen. A downdraft, telescoping hood means the range can sit in the island itself, and the curve leaves room for a section dedicated to seating.
The rest of the house
From the entryway, a stair leads up to the social areas of the home. In one bedroom, black-framed windows and doors look out over the rear yard. The en-suite bathroom has a double vanity with generous storage and a walk-in shower with two shelving niches.
The floor plans compare the original layout with the remodelled one.
Planning around one strong element
As a general point, a single shaped element such as a curved island can do the work of several walls: it directs movement, separates cooking from seating and keeps an open plan easy to read.
Project credits
- Architect: Andrew Morrall
- Site: San Francisco, California
- Photography: Jean Bai
- Source: Contemporist