Sometimes it takes a while to realize a space needs a change—but Emily Rodgers knew as soon as she got the keys to her house that the kitchen would need some help. “It felt claustrophobic and heavy with the wall-to-wall upper cabinets, the microwave on a shelf and the dark floors and countertops,” says Emily. “The soffits were screaming to be removed, and the fluorescent light fixture and track lighting weren’t helping with the overall vibe of the space.