Just Getting Started

Stephanie and TJ, a former Marine, moved from Washington, D.C., to Texas so that TJ could attend Baylor University. They bought an old barn with a house attached to live in. The kitchen was tiny, and having to split space between the living and dining rooms would have been tough, so they decided to expand the kitchen into the laundry room and to have a kitchen island to eat at instead of a dining table, freeing up more space for the living room. (They’ve got a lovely outdoor eating area, for when they want to entertain.)