Bethesda homeowner Gwenn Hibbs did not want to expand the footprint of her kitchen, but she did want a space that was bright and open — and felt “light and airy.”

Hibbs had a pretty good idea of the overall style that would appeal to her, but she brought in a professional kitchen designer to help execute her vision. In a kitchen, layout is as important as aesthetics, and Nadia Subaran of Aidan Design was hired to deliver both.