Artsy inspiration

After a clever and functional remodel, the kitchen for two artists (Christina is a designer at Heath Ceramics in Sausalito and her partner, Cathy Lo, works as an art director in San Francisco) has charm to spare. Collaborating with designer Jon Norton, the couple came up with a layout that worked for their creative lifestyle: the key addition being a new island. "The island isn't a barrier between the kitchen and the studio--it's just a part of the studio," says Christina.