Kitchen with Hidden Scullery
This late-1990s home had plenty of square footage, but the layout didn’t support how the family actually lived. The kitchen was undersized for a 4,500-square-foot home, while adjacent formal dining and sitting rooms sat largely unused and undefined, never truly becoming functional spaces.
The renovation reimagined these areas as one cohesive, open kitchen designed for cooking, gathering, and entertaining. A 10-foot walnut-stained island anchors the space, paired with chef-grade appliances, dual sinks for multiple cooks, a statement glass-front curio cabinet, and a large window framing backyard views. A dedicated scullery adds valuable prep and pantry storage, keeping the main kitchen clean and organized.
A nearby mudroom and small office were also reconfigured into a more efficient mudroom and laundry space with improved storage and everyday drop zones. The result is a warm, connected main level where the kitchen flows naturally into an elevated dining area, creating a true centerpiece for daily living and entertaining.
Project Details
PROJECT LOCATION
Norfolk, MA
DESIGNER & BUILDER
J.P. Hoffman Design Build
INTERIOR DESIGNER
Design Haven
PHOTOGRAPHER
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Do you have spaces in your home that just don’t seem to function the way you need them to, or a layout that never quite came together no matter how you try to use it? Projects like this are exactly where thoughtful design can make a meaningful difference.
Our team has been working in the greater Boston area communities including Norfolk, Westwood, Needham, Medfield, Dover, Sherborn, and Canton since 2024, helping homeowners rethink and reimagine how they live in their homes every day.
If your home feels inefficient, disconnected, or you’re simply unsure how to better use the space you already have, we’d be happy to help figure that out with you and guide you toward what’s possible.





