With tall ceilings and tons of light, the existing space for their kitchen in this Alameda Victorian was already just the right size. However, the old cabinets were dysfunctional for their family and they knew it needed an update. We chose to accentuate the high ceilings by adding a row of small cabinets above the upper wall cabinets. We also kept the original built-in hutch and had the hardware replaced to make it fully functional again. We used inset doors and drawers with mechanical latches to give the cabinets a feeling of authenticity. For a personal touch, our homeowners found an antique furniture piece that they transformed into their island.