A Genius Way to Make Kitchen Space

A Next-Level Kitchen Reno Idea [Click here to read this email in a browser]( [Alternate text] Presented By A laundry room was repurposed as a walk-in pantry complete with a sink and food-prep area. Photo by Kelley Kish Photography. What do you do when it feels like the four walls of your kitchen are closing in on you but there's no way to enlarge the footprint? [You expand in the only direction open to you: up](. This week we looked at an Oregon kitchen that actually had respectable square footage, but a combination of inefficient cabinetry and a low ceiling made the room feel claustrophobic. The genius solution was to find more room by vaulting the ceiling. This not only made the kitchen feel larger and airier, but it also made space for some more creative storage options that worked much better for the household. [Read on to see how this family created space]( literally out of thin air. —Your weekend editor, Nicole Survey Results On Tuesday, we asked how many of you would buy a haunted house. A recent Zillow survey showed that nationwide, most people would. But Sunset newsletter readers slightly prefer their new homes to be spirit-free. Q: Would you purchase a house said to be haunted? Yes: 46% No: 54% This Kitchen’s Ceilings Messed up Its Layout and Made It Feel Cramped—Here’s How It Was Transformed It’s now open, airy, and inviting… what more can you ask for? [Read It]( [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [LinkedIn]( [Pinterest]( [I'm an image]( Affordable, Yet Indulgent, These Food Gifts Are a Total Treat Lean on local makers to put together a better holiday spread. [Read It]( [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [LinkedIn]( [Pinterest]( [I'm an image]( This Storied 1960s Hawaiian Resort Is Reborn as the Ultimate Tropical Getaway On a return trip to the Big Island of Hawaii we revisit Kona Village, a reborn resort that connects past and present. [Read It]( [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [LinkedIn]( [Pinterest](   Hold the West in Your Hands: Subscribe to Our Print Edition Get the best of the West delivered to your mailbox. You'll get all the great content and beautiful photography from our print editions plus access to every web-exclusive article at no extra charge. Bonus: A smartphone app and access to the Sunset Western Garden ebook are free, too! [It's all just $24.95 annually](. [I Want a Print Subscription!](   This 768-Square-Foot Charming San Diego Bungalow Is the Perfect New Start for a Grandma of Two Step inside this extra-inviting home. [Read It]( [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [LinkedIn]( [Pinterest]( 6 Thanksgiving Cocktails to Pair with Your Festive Feast Cheers to fun drinks ahead! [Read It]( [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [LinkedIn]( [Pinterest]( Travel to These 6 Stunning Spots to Get all the Fall Feels Apple picking, leaf peeping, and wine tasting in the West will help get you in the autumnal spirit. [Read It]( [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [LinkedIn]( [Pinterest]( How to Create Reusable Gift Wrap from Your Garden This Holiday Season Plant-patterned fabric is the hottest trend, and this easy cyanotype DIY will have you wildcrafting into the new year. [Read It]( [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [LinkedIn]( [Pinterest](   [Alternate text]( Subscribe to Sunset! [Get one year of your favorite magazine](—print and digital editions, plus access to our smartphone app, our Sunset Western Garden ebook, and more—for just $24.95! That's over 53% off the newsstand price. [Subscribe Now](   [Member Center]( [Privacy Policy]( [Unsubscribe](removeList=SUN%20Weekly%20NL%3A%20Engaged) [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Instagram]( [Pinterest]( [TikTok]( [Threads]( [Mastodon]( [Post.news]( [Bluesky]( Copyright 2023 S Media International Corporation. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without permission is prohibited.