Before & After: Jenni Kayne’s Renovated Lakeside Kitchen Reimagines the “Rustic” Look

Designer Jenni Kayne updates a Lake Arrowhead kitchen while prioritizing natural light, neutral tones, and quality materials.
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Designer Jenni Kayne fell in love with Lake Arrowhead, California, at first sight. Tucked away in the San Bernardino Mountains about two hours from Los Angeles, this quiet community was a welcome departure from the sprawling city she left behind. The area’s sparkling natural scenery and serene temperament presented a comfortable escape to expand her creativity. And while Jenni liked the general atmosphere of cabins surrounding the resort town’s namesake waterway, she preferred the view from one home in particular. 

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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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