Kitchen of the Week: Colorful Hub in Southern California
Smack dab in the center of the home, this vibrant San Luis Obispo kitchen faced heavy foot traffic as its biggest challenge
A wild color palette, smart storage ideas and a unique foot-traffic plan transformed this kitchen into a colorful space for a family of three in San Luis Obispo, California.
Although aesthetic was important, the biggest priority for this kitchen was controlling traffic flow, because the home is located in the center of the house. The family hired Green Goods, which divided the room according to function and came up with some clever storage solutions.
Although aesthetic was important, the biggest priority for this kitchen was controlling traffic flow, because the home is located in the center of the house. The family hired Green Goods, which divided the room according to function and came up with some clever storage solutions.
The team snagged some extra square footage from an oversized bath next to the kitchen, and created a nook for a built-in refrigerator. This opened up the bedroom wing into the kitchen, and created enough space for a colorful and lighted cookbook nook.
The unique countertops are a durable blend of concrete and recycled glass, with custom colors chosen specifically by the clients. Deep purple cabinets and a bright turquoise backsplash pay tribute to the client's color choices.
Dishwasher: Miele; oven and range: Wolf; light over sink: Artemide; backsplash: Fireclay turquoise tile; countertops: custom concrete with recycled glass
The unique countertops are a durable blend of concrete and recycled glass, with custom colors chosen specifically by the clients. Deep purple cabinets and a bright turquoise backsplash pay tribute to the client's color choices.
Dishwasher: Miele; oven and range: Wolf; light over sink: Artemide; backsplash: Fireclay turquoise tile; countertops: custom concrete with recycled glass
Small spaces in cabinet runs where a fill might usually be added were instead used as extra storage for cookie sheets and a built-in spice rack. Green Goods also installed pull-out racks in the colorful cabinetry to make better use of hard to reach spaces.
Island paint: Pumpkin Blush, Benjamin Moore; cabinet door paint: Autumn Purple, Benjamin Moore
Island paint: Pumpkin Blush, Benjamin Moore; cabinet door paint: Autumn Purple, Benjamin Moore
The edges of the bamboo cabinet boxes were left exposed to highlight the natural grain of the wood. Instead of drawer pulls and knobs, the team decided to notch the cabinet doors, measuring each of the family member's hands and fingers to make sure they'd fit.
Green shelf paint: Tequila Lime, Benjamin Moore
Green shelf paint: Tequila Lime, Benjamin Moore
A bamboo pocket door in lieu of a traditional swing door saves space and helps open up this part of the room. Green Goods used custom Green Leaf Doors — toxic-free doors made with sustainable Moso bamboo — for the first time in this residential project.
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Green Goods divided the 280-square-foot space into a kitchen and dining area, leaving a significant aisle between. By tilting the island slightly towards the kitchen work area, the team was able to add space for two bar stools without interrupting the pathway.
Dining chairs: Jens Risom side chairs; table: Thos. Moser; chandelier: vintage iGuzzini; bar stools: Sticks, painted by a local artist