I remember the morning chaos like it was yesterday: packing lunches while teenagers were still a few years away and my two kids, ages 8 and 11, arguing softly over cereal choices. Neighbors drop by with extra zucchini from their garden, and the dog insists on joining every cleanup. Those small routines taught me that the kitchen is more than a cooking spot — it is where homework gets done, birthday cupcakes are frost, and friendly neighbors linger on the stoop. While I used to scroll through ideas after kids went to bed, a few simple changes in cabinetry transformed…