Kitchen

Pink marble is unexpected, but adds the touch of warmth every kitchen needs.

Built in 1964, this 2,442-square-foot home comes with refreshed interiors and a lush internal courtyard.

Far from cookie-cutter, Connect Homes’ semi-custom approach gives buyers ample opportunity for individualization, without dreaded decision-making overload. Thanks to Connect Homes’ structural steel frame, homeowners are able to place floor-to-ceiling glass anywhere in the house. Interior finishes and fixtures are completely customizable, as seen in this bright and airy San Luis Obispo kitchen.

The previous galley-style kitchen was dark and closed off from the rest of the house. For the remodel, Sammie requested high ceilings, no upper cabinets, and U-shaped drawers. Simple white-painted upper shelves display a collection of ceramic dishes.

A rule of thumb is that the kitchen and bathroom are usually the first rooms you visit in the morning and last rooms you see before going to bed—so make sure that the countertop design appeals to you at these times. In this kitchen, Cambria Beckington™ has been used to create a countertop and backsplash with subtle gray and tan veining.

The Cambria Quartz consultation will involve looking at many different designs—and if a customer shows interest in a particular design, then the design consultant can show images of previous projects or installations in the showroom that utilize that particular design. Here Cambria Quartz in Ella Matte™ has been used to create a luxe white countertop with

It’s also important to take plenty of photos of the space that you want to remodel before visiting the showroom. “Photos help us understand the space and what you currently have,” says Carter.

Kitchen detail

Kitchen with original St. Charles metal cabinets

A single linear element of joinery was installed across the entirety of the south facing wall of the flat, which houses various functions including a kitchen larder cupboard, display cabinet for pottery, plenty of drawers for camera equipment, and at the far end, book storage and a living room media cabinet

There’s now enough space for a large island with seating at the center of the room.

Removing the wall brightened up the interior considerably, and there’s now a bar and lounge in the middle of the plan.

Two glass doors flank a window to form a 16x9 foot wall of steel and glass at the rear. “We went back and forth so many times,” remembers Brittany, concerning the design of the wall and the size of the panes. “Now, I couldn't imagine them smaller and I couldn't imagine them bigger. So, I think it turned out to be the perfect decision for us.”

Northcote House by Mitsuori Architects / kitchen