A central island grounds this luminous contemporary kitchen providing ample space for prep, meals or snacks, and daily family activities. The warm tones of walnut base cabinets and hickory floors complement stone and composite counters, painted upper cabinets, and tiled walls. Similar materials extend this contemporary appeal into the adjacent study and music room. An entry porch addition, designed to be sympathetic with the existing Victorian house, leads directly to a new mudroom. Cubbies and cabinets offer convenient storage. A rebuilt stair with an open railing and a roof dormer addition transform the third floor into an ideal retreat for teens and tweens.