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The owners of the Prairie School house in St. Paul, Minn., inherited a small, isolated kitchen from an era when such spaces were not meant to be seen, says designer David Heide. The clients wanted a larger, more visible, and contemporary kitchen to accommodate their lifestyle and growing family.

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  • The owners of the Prairie School house in St. Paul, Minn., inherited a small, isolated kitchen from an era when such spaces were not meant to be seen, says designer David Heide. The clients wanted a larger, more visible, and contemporary kitchen to accommodate their lifestyle and growing family.

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    The owners of the Prairie School house in St. Paul, Minn., inherited a small, isolated kitchen from an era when such spaces were not meant to be seen, says designer David Heide. The clients wanted a larger, more visible, and contemporary kitchen to accommodate their lifestyle and growing family.

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    Copyrighted by Susan Gilmore

    The owners of the Prairie School house in St. Paul, Minn., inherited a small, isolated kitchen from an era when such spaces were not meant to be seen, says designer David Heide. The clients wanted a larger, more visible, and contemporary kitchen to accommodate their lifestyle and growing family.

  • The historic language of the existing house inspired the scale, size, and proportions of the addition as well as the character of the finishes. By adding on to the back of the house and switching the locations of the dining and family rooms, the designers were able to elevate the status of the kitchen.

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    The historic language of the existing house inspired the scale, size, and proportions of the addition as well as the character of the finishes. By adding on to the back of the house and switching the locations of the dining and family rooms, the designers were able to elevate the status of the kitchen.

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    Copyrighted by Susan Gilmore

    The historic language of the existing house inspired the scale, size, and proportions of the addition as well as the character of the finishes. By adding on to the back of the house and switching the locations of the dining and family rooms, the designers were able to elevate the status of the kitchen.

  • The refrigerator and under-counter combination drawers are seamlessly integrated into customized cabinetry.

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    The refrigerator and under-counter combination drawers are seamlessly integrated into customized cabinetry.

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    Copyrighted by Susan Gilmore

    The refrigerator and under-counter combination drawers are seamlessly integrated into customized cabinetry.

  • The utilitarian form of the range and hood liner complement the history of the house while transcending style. "We like using Wolf and Sub-Zero products," says designer David Heide. "They are as permanent an addition to the kitchen as the kitchen is to the house."

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    The utilitarian form of the range and hood liner complement the history of the house while transcending style. "We like using Wolf and Sub-Zero products," says designer David Heide. "They are as permanent an addition to the kitchen as the kitchen is to the house."

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    Copyrighted by Susan Gilmore

    The utilitarian form of the range and hood liner complement the history of the house while transcending style. "We like using Wolf and Sub-Zero products," says designer David Heide. "They are as permanent an addition to the kitchen as the kitchen is to the house."

  • While rooted in the past, this kitchen is a product of the present. All finishes and appliances have quality and integrity that will endure time.

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    While rooted in the past, this kitchen is a product of the present. All finishes and appliances have quality and integrity that will endure time.

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    Copyrighted by Susan Gilmore

    While rooted in the past, this kitchen is a product of the present. All finishes and appliances have quality and integrity that will endure time.

  • The new historically inspired buffet is the highlight of the dining room. Glass at back of the buffet further connects the kitchen and dining room.

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    The new historically inspired buffet is the highlight of the dining room. Glass at back of the buffet further connects the kitchen and dining room.

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    Copyrighted by Susan Gilmore

    The new historically inspired buffet is the highlight of the dining room. Glass at back of the buffet further connects the kitchen and dining room.

Location: St. Paul, Minn.

Contractor: Terry Chance, Site Assembly, St. Paul

Designer: David Heide, David Heide Design Studio, Minneapolis

This 1920s Prairie School–style house in a historic district in St. Paul, Minn., had a small, isolated kitchen typical of its time. The current owners wanted to update the kitchen to be more visible and contemporary.

Because of its historic nature, all exterior work had to meet strict planning-department guidelines. “By adding to the back of the house and switching the location of the family and dining rooms, we elevated the status of the kitchen through an open plan,” says project designer David Heide.

The historic language of the house inspired the scale, size, and proportions of the additions as well as the character of the finishes. Carefully arranging the space so it retains a sense of compartmentalization, such as the division created by the peninsula/breakfast bar, is a nod to that earlier design.

Cabinets, lighting, tiles, and other fixtures were designed and custom crafted for the project. The refrigerator and undercounter combination drawers are integrated into the cabinetry. The judges found these details particularly appealing: “This is a ... genuine interpretation of Arts and Crafts,” they said.

—Stacey Freed, senior editor, REMODELING.