Bathed in light, these kitchen and dining spaces by Albertsson Hansen Architects are inviting and warm. We love the soft modern touch in each of these traditional Minneapolis-area homes, with sunlight streaming through the windows...

• 1 This dining room addition near Minnehaha Creek cantilevers from the back of a 1920's cottage. All of those windows expose views and let in plentiful light.
• 2 the open shelves in this Linden Hills kitchen span a cheery window.
• 3 Softer light falls on the dark floors and pale green walls of this Lowry Hill kitchen.

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