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THE SETUP
Our journey began with a familiar face — Alicia had previously transformed the client’s mother’s home, establishing a trusted relationship that naturally led to this personal project. The client desired a kitchen that truly reflected her own style while facilitating seamless entertaining.
Design Vision:
The original kitchen, segregated from the dining area by a wall, hindered the flow of interaction and space. Our client envisioned a unified area where she could engage with guests in both the kitchen and dining room simultaneously. Moreover, the space lacked a central island, relying instead on a floorplan anchored by cabinetry in a u-shaped layout.
Design Objectives:
Open up the space for an airy design conducive to entertaining large gatherings
Modernize the kitchen to be both stylish and functional
Integrate the design with the home’s new black-framed windows and doors
Relocate the cooktop to a central position to enhance usability and interaction
Design Challenges:
Removing the wall between the kitchen and dining room would necessitate the rerouting of existing HVAC ductwork that services the upper floor
Limited pantry space in the existing kitchen
The existing u-shaped layout of the kitchen restricted functionality and storage options
Insufficient space for wine storage
The client desired a raised-furniture look for the island, but without showing a new downdraft vent
THE RENEWED SPACE
Design Solutions:
We added a second HVAC unit to the upper floor and rerouted the existing ductwork in that wall
Created tall pantry pullouts on either side of the fridge to maximize dry goods storage
Designed a long island to facilitate cooking stations and dining moments
Created a stylish open display cabinet for wine
Engineered a dual-design island with a footed floating aesthetic on one side, and a full floor reach on the other to conceal the new downdraft ventilation.
Paired with the newly opened adjacent dining room featuring a wet bar, the kitchen has become a stylish and highly functional space for cooking and entertaining. Following a large baby shower hosted by the client (which seamlessly accommodated an 80-person gathering!), it is clear that the new design not only meets but exceeds the needs for hosting and everyday living. This project was a harmonious blend of the client’s vision and Alicia’s innovative design solutions, resulting in a kitchen that truly embodies personalized elegance and functionality.

Mike Kaskel
Enclosed kitchen - mid-sized contemporary l-shaped linoleum floor and white floor enclosed kitchen idea in San Francisco with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, solid surface countertops, multicolored backsplash, glass sheet backsplash, white appliances and no island
Enclosed kitchen - mid-sized contemporary l-shaped linoleum floor and white floor enclosed kitchen idea in San Francisco with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, solid surface countertops, multicolored backsplash, glass sheet backsplash, white appliances and no island

We've picked out one of our favorite spring-inspired colors from Radianz - Volga. Its warm tone and light shade brighten up the home.

Photo by www.mattswainphoto.com
Example of a classic home design design in Portland
Example of a classic home design design in Portland

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Home design - mid-sized craftsman l-shaped medium tone wood floor home design idea in San Francisco with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartzite countertops, green backsplash, stone slab backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island
Home design - mid-sized craftsman l-shaped medium tone wood floor home design idea in San Francisco with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartzite countertops, green backsplash, stone slab backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

At Caliper Farms we incorporate groundcover like Vinca (featured here), Pachysandra and English Ivy into many of our projects as these species are both beautiful and beneficial in the landscape. Groundcovers can provide year-round evergreen interest in bedding areas, assist in soil moisture retention and prevent weeds and soil erosion.
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