Step down

We decided to do a small step down from the old part of the house to the new part of the house to add some dimension and a bit of architectural detail. There are two openings where the old house meets the new house -- from kitchen to family room; and from dining room to family room. To extend the size of the kitchen, today the guys built a "platform" and the step will be where the kitchen cabinets end. You will be able to step down from either side of the island. See below (imagine the island placed in the middle of the opening).

Future kitchen