Her Mom’s Kitchen Was Dated Until This Daughter Gave It a Cheerful Pink Redo

There’s just something special about the cooks, recipes, and kitchens you grew up with. Architect Dhara Sanghavi grew up in a now-dated ’80s-style kitchen, which her mother cooked in as-is for about 15 years.

“It was a very central place in my household,” Dhara explains. “My mom is a great host and feels happy when inviting our friends and family for meals. The whole family would come together to chop vegetables, and I loved knowing what was cooking. The kitchen was where we gathered — meals or not — so it was very special.”

It Became More and More Dated by the Day

Recently, Dhara’s mom mentioned wanting to make a few changes to the space, which was becoming more and more dysfunctional (and dated) by the day. “The stove wasn’t being used,” Dhara says.…