The kitchen, for most families, is the new family room.  Well, this "family room" was sequestered with no sightline to the majestic lake beyond.  The rarely utilized dining room hogged it all like a greedy ogre!  A crafty re-orientation ensued and voilà, a family-connective suite with a sweeping water view.

Of Note — This homeowner felt too exposed to the walkable street visible over the sink.  Rather than the usual removal of windows completely, and losing available natural incandescence, we merely raised the sill of the fenestration to match the comfort level of the client.

Of Further Note —  Take a gander at three aspects of this design: the finish of the bar cabinetry, the rear-island shelving/wine cubby...and those sneaky little outlets in the island panel.