Builder/Architect - February 1994 Designs for Living A kitchen renovation for a growing Newton, Massachusetts family required both structural and interior design creativity from Luna Design Group. The goal was to create a kitchen/dining area that would be both functional and comfortable for everyday living, and easily transformed for more formal entertaining. To expand the cramped kitchen, Luna Design Group relocated the bathroom and an existing exterior wall. The resulting structural column was integrated into one of two finished piers, creating an architectural gateway between the kitchen and dining area. Metropolitan Cabinet Distributors of Westwood, Massachusetts supplied the bleached maple cabinets, and the dramatic blue pearl granite countertops came from United Marble of Watertown. Joe Luna commended Metropolitan's approach. "Their staff was very sensitive to our design concept and worked with our office to ensure the cabinetry integrated beautifully with the architecture." Recessed soffit lighting and attractive suspended lamps from Wolfers Lighting add a touch of practicality and elegance. "Taking our clients' passions and creating 'favorite rooms' and spaces where they can enjoy their interests is one important aspect we put into design," says Robin Luna, AIA. "We carefully interview and listen to our clients' lifestyle needs. We are sensitive and responsive to what those needs are today, and to what they will be tomorrow."