Design Context and Homeowner Considerations A kitchen renovation is one of the most consequential decisions a homeowner can make. It affects how a household moves through daily routines, how a family gathers, how food is prepared and shared, and ultimately how the home feels to live in. In Westchester County, the stakes are compounded by the character of the housing stock itself. Many of the kitchens we work on were designed for a different era, separated from dining rooms by