Just have the new panel face into the kitchen, providing it can have the clearances I mentioned earlier. If not possible, then the panel can be put elsewhere, but the branch wiring needs to be extended. A good qualified electrician will know the best way to do this to suit your situation.

I can also tell you, for example, Connecticut does not allow panelboards under stairwells, or in stairwells of any kind. National Code does not have this restriction. So local and state codes do need to be checked.

Thanks for the clarifications - Need to do it right.

The kitchen will work (from a clearance perspective as would be on a wall all by itself and not close to any cabinents or appliances), just have to convince her it provides a "loft-look" aspect to her kitchen!

Thanks for the information.

You can hide the panel with trim and doors, similar to a cabinet.

Well that sounds promising... thanks...