This Los Altos kitchen had a peninsula configuration that closed off the space to the windowed nook. With the installation of more efficient frameless cabinetry and built in appliances, sufficient storage and counter space was created. Beautiful cherry wood and natural stone work well with a handmade tile backsplash.
kitchen before	nook before	clean up area	kitchen after
pass thru	pantry
This corridor kitchen in Los Altos was updated to provide more professional cooking equipment for the owners. The original tile floor was saved and the new cabinets were arranged around it. Matching tile was special ordered to go into the backsplash, maintaining the floor pattern. The contemporary styling fit the owner's life style. A decorative glass collection was featured behind glass doors lit from within. The cabinetry is cherry wood in a burgundy dye finish. The granite counter tops anchor the toned color scheme.
kitchen	cooking side	sink side	display
The dividing wall between the kitchen and living room was partially removed to make each space appear larger. The result unifies both spaces in this Los Altos ranch home. The kitchen layout was completely changed to provide more storage space and function better for the owners. A skylight was added to bring in more natural light that was lacking due to the existing roof overhang. The cabinetry is natural alder wood in a simple frame and solid flat panel door. The pale quartz counter top keeps the space light and allowed us to curve the breakfast bar.
kitchen	kitchen	living room	nook
kitchen after	cook center	pantry	skylight	living room after
A compact entertainment center brings all of the owner's audio and video components together in a functional cabinet that matches the open kitchen.
ent. center	ent. center inside
This major kitchen renovation was a collaboration with The Residential Designer (Jeanine Unterleitner) and Ted Semple Construction. The clients wanted an open space that integrated an island with elaborate detailing to conceal the new support columns. The cabinetry is solid cherry wood from Hallmark Cabinet in Salt Lake City. Columns conceal spice cabinets on each side of the cook top. Other features include pantries that were made to fit tight to a sloping ceiling on the exterior wall and a custom mantle.
kitchen	kitchen	clean up area	office
island	island back	mantle
A master bathroom in this Sunnyvale Eichler gets an update as well as some great functional improvements. The old double duty door was replaced with a pocket door and the interior wall to the shower room was opened up to provide a more spacious master bath. The closet was redone also, to maximize storage. Space in the garage was taken to add a large closet for the master bedroom (not shown). The tile is faux slate. Corian is used for the vanity. A thru wall exhaust fan was added to reduce humidity.
bath before	shower before	vanity after	closet after
shower after	shower after
A San Carlos home is enlarged to provide 2nd master suite on new second floor as well as an exciting kitchen for entertaining. Many features were added to this home to provide a completely new look including coffered ceilings, arched openings, enlarged professional kitchen, new windows, and new flooring.
front elevation before	front elevation after	kitchen before	kitchen after
kitchen after	kitchen island	hutch
A new manufactured home in Sunnyvale emphasizes the open kitchen. We made this room the focus of the open plan by incorporating an inviting seating area in the large work island. The look is traditional yet easy to care for with a distressed finish on the alder cabinetry. The high ceilings allowed for the building of a custom hood to serve as the focal point. The appliances were carefully chosen to blend into the design and function well for the cook.
kitchen space before	kitchen after	island	sub zero
A master suite is created in the rear of this Los Altos residence. We took a little space from the large master bedroom to create a bath that functions as well as sizzles. A contemporary look was achieved with the careful selection of materials and fixtures.
master bedroom after	master bedroom after	tub/shower before	tub after
vanity	shower after
A small rear addition allowed for this expanded kitchen in Sunnyvale. The owners selected a cherry wood cabinet with a glaze finish. Many design details were used to bring the space to life. Light quartz countertops, large windows, and layered lighting helped to keep the space as bright as the rest of the home.
original kitchen	kitchen window	dining nook	microwave	sub zero refrigerator	cook center
skylight
This starter home in Redwood City was expanded to provide needed space for two young boys. The major remodel provides a nice play area, 2 bedrooms and a bath on the new second story and a new open plan for the kitchen/dining area below.
kitchen window	refrigerator	dining room	octagonal island	glass uppers
front elevation before	front elevation after	entry	fireplace	stairs
playroom	playroom again	play stations	guest bedroom	boys bedroom
boys bath	going down
A San Carlos kitchen re-designed for beauty and function... The finely finished and detailed cabinetry helps to give a more luxurious feeling to the space and ties in to the rustic aspects of the architecture.
kitchen before	room divider before	to family room	sink area	built in dishwasher
cook center	kitchen after	kitchen after	island after	kitchen after
photos	recycling	desk	pot storage	lazy susan
An "orphan" family room in Saratoga is combined with a wonderful new kitchen resulting in a grand space for entertaining and cooking. The family room floor and ceiling (and flat roof) had to be raised 6" but the rooms now function as one. The glass tile backsplash provides a lively counterpoint to the formality of the stone and cherry wood cabinetry.
kitchen before	family room before	kitchen after	kitchen after	kitchen after	family room after
A small rear addition provided just enough space for this open plan kitchen in Palo Alto. A skylight keeps the space bright and a light tile counter top contrasts with the glazed alder cabinetry. The wine captain was a must!
kitchen after	close view	bar	backsplash tile
A dated interior kitchen in this Mountain View townhouse was brightened up with new lighting and cheerful materials. The cabinetry is custom, select maple with a light finish. Counter tops are Quartz slab and are complemented with a light ceramic tile backsplash.
from dining before	pass thru before	desk before	pass thru after
range after	desk after
Two interior doors in this Palo Alto kitchen had to be eliminated to fix the layout. The new kitchen, opened to the dining room, is attractive and functional but does not compete with the rest of the home.
dining area before	kitchen before	kitchen before	cooking center
dining room after	kitchen after	counter microwave	clean up
This Los Altos remodel provided a large space for dining and cooking. A beige glaze finish on the island lightens this mostly wood kitchen.
dining area	island and cooking	hutch/ovens	panel details
This Los Altos kitchen extends the interior's English theme to the center of the home. The combined efforts of skilled installers, thoughtful clients, and the designer resulted in a wonderful new space.
bay window before	bay nook after	window before	sink window after
entry before	entry after	range	peninsula
A small addition in Palo Alto expands kitchen into "great room" for the family. This kitchen was featured in the September 2002 "Fabulous Fall Kitchen Tour"
kitchen after	homework center	kitchen after	kitchen island after
Mt. View addition with kitchen, baths, and total house make-over
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Mid-town Palo Alto kitchen remodel with new ceiling and roof skylights
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Elegant Sharon Heights townhouse kitchen remodel
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Old San Mateo kitchen and family room remodel
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Los Altos Hills contemporary ranch home gets new kitchen
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Los Altos kitchen remodel
after	after	steam unit
Mt. View addition adds new kitchen and expands entry and living space
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Palo Alto kitchen remodel
before	after	cooking center	desk	hutch
In Palo Alto, a sunroom is replaced with another which is in keeping with the architectural style of the home
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Los Altos design eliminates wall and opens kitchen to family room
before	before	view to entry	light bridge
laundry room	backsplash design	from family room	family room
Luxurious materials and a functional island make this Saratoga kitchen sing
work island	island view	island front	main sink
view to hood	cooking center	island back	hutch
Conversion of a ranch style house in Redwood City to a "Carmel Cottage"
house before	house after	family room	french doors
kitchen island	cooking center	hutch/bar
San Mateo condo with open "contemporary white kitchen"
view from living room	island	kitchen	refrigerator detail
Palo Alto remodel creates open and light interior
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after	after	after	pantry
bay window	pass-through	powder room	audio cabinet
fireplace	rear patio	hall bath	inside audio cabinet
Small bedroom bath becomes showy guest bath with hall entry and master bath gets bigger and luxurious!
2nd bath before	master bath before	guest bath after	master bath after
Back to back baths in Menlo Park share space more equitably
vanity before	tub before	guest before	shower before
vanity after	tub after	guest after	guest shower after

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