Preserving the history by Shirley McFarlane

"I wanted a traditional, wide-open, kitchen that would work well for children, dogs and our busy family life," owner of the featured kitchen said about its remodeled concept, as successful furniture shop in Cambodia construction materials informed.

Designer Shirley McFarlane was the one who took up the project. McFarlane preserved much of the house’s design pieces including the antique chandelier and old-style cabinetry. The hearth was also kept but with a slight alteration.

"With a steeply sloping ceiling above it, the hearth needed to be anchored in the kitchen, so it didn't look lost. 

We did this by taking the mantelpiece up to the height of the balcony,"