Transforming a Kitchen Pass-Through Into a Unique Design Opportunity

A kitchen pass-through is an opening in the wall for handing dishes in and out of the kitchen. It used to be a popular feature in homes, but today’s pass-throughs work better when they have a greater function than what was once intended.

With any kitchen, we want to make sure that every detail makes sense for the homeowner and fits in with the rest of the house. In the Garman Builders’ Home-A-Rama kitchen, we saw an opportunity to transform a kitchen pass-through—the giant window into the kitchen—to serve an essential purpose. Instead of just installing cabinetry for storage, we looked at the entire floorplan to see what we could do to enhance the space and make it more functional. With a large great room leading to a generous outdoor entertainment area, we felt the home was designed for entertaining and that the kitchen pass-through would be better served as a wet bar.

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Glass display cabinetry flanking the existing columns helps to tie the look together. The curved countertop was designed to be inviting as a walk-up kitchen pass-through for guests.

Continue reading about the Garman Home-A-Rama kitchen here.