Before & After: A Sparkling Kitchen-and-Bath Renovation Elevates a San Diego Home

By preserving the rooms’ original footprints but seriously upgrading fixtures and finishes, Solstice Interiors creates an elegant, new look.
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While dramatic transformations can make for a captivating exercise, the power of subtle changes should not be overlooked. When Katie Gebhardt, principal designer and founder of Solstice Interiors, spied the kitchen and main bath of this home in the mountains of San Diego, California, she knew they needed an elevation more than a complete overhaul.

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Kelly Dawson
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Kelly Dawson is a writer in Los Angeles who has been contributing to Dwell's print and online publications since 2015. Follow her on Instagram @kellydawsonwrites.

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