Q: We love the '40s kitchen in our home, except for a lack of storage and sitting space. An earlier owner took out the butler's pantry to gain room for a downstairs office. We put in a narrow eat-on island, but it's not really comfortable for guests — and we love being in the kitchen together! This is no time for expensive reconstruction. Any other advice?

A: You may be surprised by the source of the photo selected as inspiration for your old-fashioned kitchen. It's a new book al ...

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