This area of the house enclosed a powder bath, entry closet and pantry closet for the kitchen and seperates the living room from the kitchen side of the main floor. The storage space for the pantry and closet were inadequate and boring so I decided to make them more interesting by making them look like armoires tucked into the wall and wrapped the walls with panels to match. photos by Kimball Ungerman

Maple hardwood and trim add warmth to this modern aesthetic. Originally, there was a large, heavy chandelier in the middle of the room that provided inadequate lighting. The room now has an interesting modern chandelier, sconces, and recessed cans.

Maple hardwood and trim add warmth to this modern aesthetic. Originally, there was a large, heavy chandelier in the middle of the room that provided inadequate lighting. The room now has an interesting modern chandelier, sconces, and recessed cans.

This area of the house enclosed a powder bath, entry closet and pantry closet for the kitchen and seperates the living room from the kitchen side of the main floor. The storage space for the pantry and closet were inadequate and boring so I decided to make them more interesting by making them look like armoires tucked into the wall and wrapped the walls with panels to match. photos by Kimball Ungerman

The renovation was to create a spa retreat for a single mother who wanted a bright and relaxing space with a more storage. Her old bathroom was dark, divided by a wall, and had double sinks she did not need with inadequate storage. All builder grade and original to the home. To see design renders of this project please click on my website page or use the link below which will take you directly to the project: https://www.instagram.com/p/Ce6JeKcuX-K/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

This area of the house enclosed a powder bath, entry closet and pantry closet for the kitchen and seperates the living room from the kitchen side of the main floor. The storage space for the pantry and closet were inadequate and boring so I decided to make them more interesting by making them look like armoires tucked into the wall and wrapped the walls with panels to match. photos by Kimball Ungerman

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The renovation was to create a spa retreat for a single mother who wanted a bright and relaxing space with a more storage. Her old bathroom was dark, divided by a wall, and had double sinks she did not need with inadequate storage. All builder grade and original to the home. To see design renders of this project please click on my website page or use the link below which will take you directly to the project: https://www.instagram.com/p/Ce6JeKcuX-K/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

The renovation was to create a spa retreat for a single mother who wanted a bright and relaxing space with a more storage. Her old bathroom was dark, divided by a wall, and had double sinks she did not need with inadequate storage. All builder grade and original to the home. To see design renders of this project please click on my website page or use the link below which will take you directly to the project: https://www.instagram.com/p/Ce6JeKcuX-K/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

The renovation was to create a spa retreat for a single mother who wanted a bright and relaxing space with a more storage. Her old bathroom was dark, divided by a wall, and had double sinks she did not need with inadequate storage. All builder grade and original to the home. To see design renders of this project please click on my website page or use the link below which will take you directly to the project: https://www.instagram.com/p/Ce6JeKcuX-K/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

The owners of a charming home in the hills west of Paso Robles recently decided to remodel their not-so-charming kitchen. Referred to San Luis Kitchen by several of their friends, the homeowners visited our showroom and soon decided we were the best people to design a kitchen fitting the style of their home. We were delighted to get to work on the project right away. When we arrived at the house, we found a small, cramped and out-dated kitchen. The ceiling was low, the cabinets old fashioned and painted a stark dead white, and the best view in the house was neglected in a seldom-used breakfast nook (sequestered behind the kitchen peninsula). This kitchen was also handicapped by white tile counters with dark grout, odd-sized and cluttered cabinets, and small ‘desk’ tacked on to the side of the oven cabinet. Due to a marked lack of counter space & inadequate storage the homeowner had resorted to keeping her small appliances on a little cart parked in the corner and the garbage was just sitting by the wall in full view of everything! On the plus side, the kitchen opened into a nice dining room and had beautiful saltillo tile floors. Mrs. Homeowner loves to entertain and often hosts dinner parties for her friends. She enjoys visiting with her guests in the kitchen while putting the finishing touches on the evening’s meal. Sadly, her small kitchen really limited her interactions with her guests – she often felt left out of the mix at her own parties! This savvy homeowner dreamed big – a new kitchen that would accommodate multiple workstations, have space for guests to gather but not be in the way, and maybe a prettier transition from the kitchen to the dining (wine service area or hutch?) – while managing the remodel budget by reusing some of her major appliances and keeping (patching as needed) her existing floors. Responding to the homeowner’s stated wish list and the opportunities presented by the home's setting and existing architecture, the designers at San Luis Kitchen decided to expand the kitchen into the breakfast nook. This change allowed the work area to be reoriented to take advantage of the great view – we replaced the existing window and added another while moving the door to gain space. A second sink and set of refrigerator drawers (housing fresh fruits & veggies) were included for the convenience of this mainly vegetarian cook – her prep station. The clean-up area now boasts a farmhouse style single bowl sink – adding to the ‘cottage’ charm. We located a new gas cook-top between the two workstations for easy access from each. Also tucked in here is a pullout trash/recycle cabinet for convenience and additional drawers for storage. Running parallel to the work counter we added a long butcher-block island with easy-to-access open shelves for the avid cook and seating for friendly guests placed just right to take in the view. A counter-top garage is used to hide excess small appliances. Glass door cabinets and open shelves are now available to display the owners beautiful dishware. The microwave was placed inconspicuously on the end of the island facing the refrigerator – easy access for guests (and extraneous family members) to help themselves to drinks and snacks while staying out of the cook’s way. We also moved the pantry storage away from the dining room (putting it on the far wall and closer to the work triangle) and added a furniture-like hutch in its place allowing the more formal dining area to flow seamlessly into the up-beat work area of the kitchen. This space is now also home (opposite wall) to an under counter wine refrigerator, a liquor cabinet and pretty glass door wall cabinet for stemware storage – meeting Mr. Homeowner’s desire for a bar service area. And then the aesthetic: an old-world style country cottage theme. The homeowners wanted the kitchen to have a warm feel while still loving the look of white cabinetry. San Luis Kitchen melded country-casual knotty pine base cabinets with vintage hand-brushed creamy white wall cabinets to create the desired cottage look. We also added bead board and mullioned glass doors for charm, used an inset doorstyle on the cabinets for authenticity, and mixed stone and wood counters to create an eclectic nuance in the space. All in all, the happy homeowners now boast a charming county cottage kitchen with plenty of space for entertaining their guests while creating gourmet meals to feed them. Credits: Custom cabinetry by Wood-Mode Fine Custom Cabinetry Contracting by Michael Pezzato of Lost Coast Construction Stone counters by Pyramid M.T.M.

This area of the house enclosed a powder bath, entry closet and pantry closet for the kitchen and seperates the living room from the kitchen side of the main floor. The storage space for the pantry and closet were inadequate and boring so I decided to make them more interesting by making them look like armoires tucked into the wall and wrapped the walls with panels to match. photos by Kimball Ungerman

Maple hardwood and trim add warmth to this modern aesthetic. Originally, there was a large, heavy chandelier in the middle of the room that provided inadequate lighting. The room now has an interesting modern chandelier, sconces, and recessed cans.

Photos courtesy of Jesse Young Property and Real Estate Photography
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Prior to the remodel, this kitchen had dated oak cabinets, old counters, antiquated appliances, and inadequate storage. Ladegaard considered the client’s desire to lighten the kitchen, and transformed the space with the aid of Brackman Construction. A load bearing wall was removed to open the space to the great room, and a new large island was added… perfect for entertaining.

This area of the house enclosed a powder bath, entry closet and pantry closet for the kitchen and seperates the living room from the kitchen side of the main floor. The storage space for the pantry and closet were inadequate and boring so I decided to make them more interesting by making them look like armoires tucked into the wall and wrapped the walls with panels to match. Close up of pantry photos by Kimball Ungerman

This contemporary style suburban ranch kitchen had a large peninsula that divided the kitchen from the dinette. Storage was inadequate for the homeowner’s collection of cookbooks and kitchen gadgets, and the space was dark. Removing the peninsula allowed for a large and unique island to take center stage. It has a lot of great storage and seating for 6. Two colors of Caesarstone are used on the island and two cabinet finishes were employed to bring dramatic contrast to the design. The homeowner’s choice of iridescent red backsplash tile reflects the energy of the room and warm the space. Medallion Silverline cabinetry; Lancaster door Maple natural and Onyx Caesarstone countertops Blanco Silgranit sink and Rados faucet Holland Bar Stools KitchenAid range, OTR, wall oven, disposal and dishwasher Frigidaire refrigerator Jeffrey Alexander hardware

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