This couple had us open their kitchen up to the living room to create a great room which the extends around the corner into the formal dining area. The two tone color scheme makes for a lively space -- all the cabinets are maple, the lighter stain Sierra and the darker Mocha. We tried at least 10...

In this cherry kitchen with a subtle glazed finish we raised the center of the ceiling while retaining a soffit for duct-work. There is a minimal wood hood surround, large pantry next to the refrigerator, bar seating with turned post details and lots of counter space. the counter is Corian in...

This client came to San Luis Kitchen with an existing kitchen done in chartreuse cabinetry, low soffits and white tile counters. They wished to save their existing wood floor and the hand painted faux finish on the dining area walls, and the existing layout was sufficient for their needs. So,...

A grand cherry kitchen in Cambria, CA inspired by Wood-Mode's "Old Continent" theme. We used our Fireside finish for a lush red and added limestone & accent granite counters. The homeowner loves the high windows and plaster hood -- we added lots of drawers, pull-out pantries and an integrated...

This couple had us open their kitchen up to the living room to create a great room which the extends around the corner into the formal dining area. The two tone color scheme makes for a lively space -- all the cabinets are maple, the lighter stain Sierra and the darker Mocha. We tried at least 10...

This large kitchen is dominated by its color scheme. Cherry red cabinets, rainforest granite, and red accents take center stage. The 'table' at the end of the bar is rounded off to add interest an a little elbow-room. Check out the coral-pink sinks!

This kitchen boasts cherry wood in a light stain finish with creamy counters and blue accents -- a real country kitchen in the County Club! Modern features such as the built-in refrigerator, double oven, soft-closing doors and drawers and easy access cabinets take the country classic to a whole...

We took a closed in kitchen and expanded it into the adjoining dining room. A light champagne finish on maple cabinetry (with a dark cherry island for contrast) helps to give the room an expansive feel. We took advantage of an existing jog in the wall to form a niche behind the cook-top.

A large traditional home gets a large traditional kitchen -- with some twists. A U-shaped counter gives plenty of space for both prep work and clean-up while easily seating six guests. The far wall is home to the cook-top, wall oven/microwave, additional work space/coffee station and a shallow...

A great convenience -- a bake canter to hold all your supplies and equipment with the option hide them behind closed doors! A home for the mixer and bread maker, spice racks, and storage to content your heart.

The owners of this kitchen came to us with a conflict between the cook and the clean-up crew -- there just wasn't enough space. We solved the problem by moving the cooktop to the opposite side of the island from the sink and including a bake center to organize the clutter.

An eclectic kitchen for a colorful character. This client initially contacted San Luis Kitchen about purchasing quartz counters and he said that he felt we were so knowledgeable that he could entrust us with his entire kitchen. We blended wood paneled ceilings with 2 colors of Cambria brand...

A nice neutral brown stain on cherry wood lends this kitchen a calm but formal feel. The main work area is a U shaped counter with the refrigerator recessed into the wall at the end. A separate wet bar with microwave and serving buffet allows the party to start while the cook is still prepping. ...

Lots of drawers, black galaxy granite, and staggered heights for the counters make for an intriguing workspace in this kitchen. Working with a transitional design ethos, San Luis Kitchen combined straight lines with traditional materials and colors to create a space that trends both modern and...

A beach house that combines the rustic with the formal. Using heartwood maple for visual interest and an aged driftwood feel, we added hand-carved trim details, rope moulding and a highlighting glaze to refine the final rustic Old World appeal.

The punch of the wall color combined with the sandy earth-tones of counter and cabinetry create a south-of-the-border feel to this kitchen. Add the colorful accessories and your good for a Mexican beach vacation in your own home.

Prior to moving into their new home, these clients came to San Luis Kitchen to change out the kitchen. They wanted a contemporary kitchen with hints of the traditional and homey. Nice appliances, obscure glass doors for displaying dinnerware, and open shelves for crockery partnered with the brick...

The purchase of JennAir oil-rubbed bronze appliances drove the rest of the color choices in this kitchen. Our heartwood maple cabinets in a driftwood color finish go beautifully with the rich dark sheen of the bronze. Additionally the client chose a palette of sagey greens and gray blues to...

This home makes the most of the idea that big is beautiful! Guess what -- Julia Child cooked in this kitchen! (The Client didn't tell us until after the fact so we didn't get her autograph. Bummer!)

Nestled in a canyon on the California coast, this home boasts a gentle south-western style. Muted wood tones, stone tile, a stained concrete floor, and rustic accents add to the theme.

Purchased as a second home and a place for a college age son to live, this house needed a make-over. San Luis Kitchen worked closely with the clients to create a new beautiful beach house. Light maple cabinets are the foundation, followed by surf toned granite, elegant details (see the carving on...

Cherry cabinets in a warm brown glazed finish combine with stencils and tile details for a kitchen that feels like home. The tall cabinet provides pantry storage, two lazy susans give corner access and the turned posts highlight a place to sit and chat.

A lively couple who casually told us the often entertain for over 50 people at a time! We opened up their cramped kitchen, removing walls and creating a great-room. Now their guests can mill about in freedom while maintaining contact with the hosts as they serve.

Old-World styling meets Spanish hacienda/beach retreat in this eclectic home. Hand carved trim, specialty turned posts and fluted details frame the bake-center. A counter-top microwave is hidden behind flip-up pocket doors at the 36" wide appliance garage, leaving plenty of space for other small...

A warm, homey space for an older couple, this kitchen remodel emphasized the relationship between the kitchen and the living area. We provide visual separation with an extensive raised bar but also continuity through a unified color palette and complementary accessories.

This remodel took an old kitchen with pale oak cabinets, a pink laminate counter, and aged vinyl flooring and modernized it with classic glazed cherry cabinetry, stainless appliances, and quartz countertops. By moving the refrigerator to the center, we separated prep and clean-up zones for a more...

A retired lady came to us to remodel the kitchen she shared with her daughter and granddaughter. She wanted lots of easy access storage, warm colors and lots of light. And she had one other request -- that we use the tile mural she got on her honeymoon to Italy. It had been in storage all these...

A retired lady came to us to remodel the kitchen she shared with her daughter and granddaughter. She wanted lots of easy access storage, warm colors and lots of light. And she had one other request -- that we use the tile mural she got on her honeymoon to Italy. It had been in storage all these...

This large kitchen is the hub of an active Bed & Breakfast on California's central coast. Hearty meals are served family-style at the table or you can sit at the island bar and chat with the hostess (she's quite a character). Either way, what a wonderful, homey kitchen to wake up to. Enjoy!

A nice open kitchen with traditional raised panel doors in maple. The homeowner wanted a desk in the kitchen and we added storage cabinets on the dinig room side of the peninsula.