Retaining the character by Shannon Cline

As successful furniture shop in Cambodia construction materials informed, this traditional style kitchen is part of a 1920s bungalow and preserves the footprint of the old-style house by designer Shannon Cline.

"It was outdated and worn, but it had potential. By removing a wall between the kitchen and a dining area, we were able to open it up to the light and sun in the south, and provide French doors to a patio that overlooks the garden."

"We also selected smaller appliances that use less energy, including a 30in refrigerator and a narrow 18in dishwasher. And the new sink is in the same position as the original one, so we didn't need to redo the plumbing. The decorative moulding beside the breakfast nook was added in the 1950s and retained as part of the story of the house."