Our clients have a great sense of style and had a clear vision of the changes they wanted when they purchased this cool Spanish-style single-family home in Alamo, CA. The kitchen was small, and the home’s terra cotta tile flooring, rounded arches, and fireplaces in the sunken living room and large family room defined the Mediterranean design aesthetic. They wanted to remodel the kitchen, family room, dining room and living room.
We raised the living room floor and left the living room fireplace in place. As the family room was quite large, and the kitchen small, we flipped the two rooms! The two rounded arches from the living room to the dining room were joined to create one large, squared-off arch. Instead of removing the wall between the dining room and kitchen, we created a second large squared-off arch mirroring the first. And voila! We now have a large open-plan kitchen that flows into the dining room, and then into the living room. The sliding doors in the kitchen were removed and replaced with a matte black window over the sink, and matte black windows were installed on either side of the custom hood.
The Mediterranean home was transformed from a Spanish interior design with rounded arches and terra cotta floor tile to the client’s vision: a modern aesthetic with a Japanese Zen feel. Simplicity and clean lines were achieved by a kitchen design featuring slab front white oak cabinetry and white oak engineered hardwood floors. Oak shelves on the back wall instead of upper cabinets continue the clean lines and open look of the kitchen. A large island is one of the main features of the room, with seating for four and a prep sink. Two large, dramatic pendant lights over the island with a beautiful custom hood in between are the focal points of the room, and create a “wow” factor!
Vadara quartz countertops were installed not only on the island and base cabinets but also as a backsplash, creating a luxurious feel in the kitchen. Satin brass hardware, plumbing and lighting fixtures add a touch of elegance. The appliances are all high-end: SubZero fridge and freezer with white oak wood panels, a 48″ dual fuel Wolf range, a Cove dishwasher, and Zephyr wine and beverage coolers.
The paint palette is white, in keeping with the bright, airy, and serene feel of the rooms, and it shows off the matte black and satin brass accents. The home is now perfect for everyday living, raising a family, and entertaining friends and family.
