A Bold Design Move: Removing a Window to Brighten a Seattle Kitchen

In a Seattle kitchen renovation, designer Maghara DePaoli removed a window to open up the space and improve the flow. The change allowed more natural light to pour in and created a clear sightline to Lake Washington. The result is a kitchen that feels bigger and brighter despite its small size.

The Seattle renovation took an unconventional approach to a common small-kitchen problem. Designer Maghara DePaoli chose to remove an existing window rather than add one, a decision that reworked the room's spatial dynamics. By eliminating the window, the kitchen gained a more open configuration that redirected natural light through the space.

The change also established an unobstructed view toward Lake Washington, which became a focal point from the cooking area. Despite the kitchen's modest footprint, the redesign produced a sense of expansiveness and luminosity. The project demonstrates how unconventional structural choices can yield practical benefits in residential design.