maintain the existing kitchen layout exactly as originally designed do not modify cabinet placement proportions or add remove any cabinetry elements preserve all millwork configuration without changes the open area adjacent to the kitchen is a pass through opening looking into the family room it must remain fully open and unobstructed do not convert this opening into cabinetry built ins walls or enclosed structure apply msi surfaces ivory taj quartz as the countertop material only maintaining a consistent engineered quartz appearance replace the backsplash with happy floors zalaja taupe glossy ceramic tile in a 2 5 x 10 format installed in a horizontal 1 3 offset running bond pattern maintain consistent grout spacing and clean alignment the backsplash must extend from countertop to underside of upper cabinets only with clean terminations at all edges no slab backsplash or quartz continuation ensure all architectural elements remain consistent with the original layout intent especially maintaining the open connection between kitchen and family room focus on material changes only not spatial redesign do not add additonal wall cabinets or wall space