The homeowners purchased a home in a wooded setting in the East Bay Hills. The kitchen was a small, cramped, dark galley kitchen – not functional at all! The kitchen door and windows were original. The person cooking was often isolated from the rest of the family. But it had great potential and sat on a wooded acre and a half hill.
It needed a new vision! We bumped out the kitchen by 12 feet and made it into an open plan layout.
We removed the pony wall and opened the kitchen into the dining and living rooms. Nickel’s Cabinets was the cabinetry choice, and we decided on a two-toned kitchen—white-painted Shaker cabinets for the base cabinets and slab-front Italian laminate for the large island.
Because the kitchen faces north, and there is limited light, white Vadara quartz countertops kept the kitchen bright, simple, and elegant. Numerous recessed lights were installed in the ceiling, and three large gold and glass pendant lights anchored the island. As the home is in a country setting, a mix of tan, white, and light brown square tiles creates an organic feel for the backsplash. A paneled built-in Liebherr refrigerator provides ample storage capacity, and our clients love their Miele dishwasher. A simple Zephyr hood, Bosch range, speed oven, and wine fridge complete the appliances. In keeping with the clean lines, simple gold cabinetry hardware completed the cabinetry. And the clients loved their wide-planked luxury vinyl flooring in a warm pecan color.
The large island with comfortable stool seating for two is perfect for mingling at the homeowners’ frequent gatherings, wine tastings, and dinner parties. Breakfast at the island and the ability to cook together make this kitchen functional and fun!
Note: The costs here are not based on the 12 ft addition, but purely on a kitchen remodel, so you can get a better idea of pure remodel costs. We include the following costs: electrical, plumbing, mechanical, flooring, sheetrock, tape and texture, cabinetry, countertops, tile, windows, doors and other basics. Appliances and lighting pendants are not included in the cost.
