The owners of a charming home in the hills west of Paso Robles recently decided to remodel their not-so-charming kitchen. Referred to San Luis Kitchen by several of their friends, the homeowners visited our showroom and soon decided we were the best people to design a kitchen fitting the style of their home. We were delighted to get to work on the project right away. When we arrived at the house, we found a small, cramped and out-dated kitchen. The ceiling was low, the cabinets old fashioned and painted a stark dead white, and the best view in the house was neglected in a seldom-used breakfast nook (sequestered behind the kitchen peninsula). This kitchen was also handicapped by white tile counters with dark grout, odd-sized and cluttered cabinets, and small ‘desk’ tacked on to the side of the oven cabinet. Due to a marked lack of counter space & inadequate storage the homeowner had resorted to keeping her small appliances on a little cart parked in the corner and the garbage was just sitting by the wall in full view of everything! On the plus side, the kitchen opened into a nice dining room and had beautiful saltillo tile floors. Mrs. Homeowner loves to entertain and often hosts dinner parties for her friends. She enjoys visiting with her guests in the kitchen while putting the finishing touches on the evening’s meal. Sadly, her small kitchen really limited her interactions with her guests – she often felt left out of the mix at her own parties! This savvy homeowner dreamed big – a new kitchen that would accommodate multiple workstations, have space for guests to gather but not be in the way, and maybe a prettier transition from the kitchen to the dining (wine service area or hutch?) – while managing the remodel budget by reusing some of her major appliances and keeping (patching as needed) her existing floors. Responding to the homeowner’s stated wish list and the opportunities presented by the home's setting and existing architecture, the designers at San Luis Kitchen decided to expand the kitchen into the breakfast nook. This change allowed the work area to be reoriented to take advantage of the great view – we replaced the existing window and added another while moving the door to gain space. A second sink and set of refrigerator drawers (housing fresh fruits & veggies) were included for the convenience of this mainly vegetarian cook – her prep station. The clean-up area now boasts a farmhouse style single bowl sink – adding to the ‘cottage’ charm. We located a new gas cook-top between the two workstations for easy access from each. Also tucked in here is a pullout trash/recycle cabinet for convenience and additional drawers for storage. Running parallel to the work counter we added a long butcher-block island with easy-to-access open shelves for the avid cook and seating for friendly guests placed just right to take in the view. A counter-top garage is used to hide excess small appliances. Glass door cabinets and open shelves are now available to display the owners beautiful dishware. The microwave was placed inconspicuously on the end of the island facing the refrigerator – easy access for guests (and extraneous family members) to help themselves to drinks and snacks while staying out of the cook’s way. We also moved the pantry storage away from the dining room (putting it on the far wall and closer to the work triangle) and added a furniture-like hutch in its place allowing the more formal dining area to flow seamlessly into the up-beat work area of the kitchen. This space is now also home (opposite wall) to an under counter wine refrigerator, a liquor cabinet and pretty glass door wall cabinet for stemware storage – meeting Mr. Homeowner’s desire for a bar service area. And then the aesthetic: an old-world style country cottage theme. The homeowners wanted the kitchen to have a warm feel while still loving the look of white cabinetry. San Luis Kitchen melded country-casual knotty pine base cabinets with vintage hand-brushed creamy white wall cabinets to create the desired cottage look. We also added bead board and mullioned glass doors for charm, used an inset doorstyle on the cabinets for authenticity, and mixed stone and wood counters to create an eclectic nuance in the space. All in all, the happy homeowners now boast a charming county cottage kitchen with plenty of space for entertaining their guests while creating gourmet meals to feed them.

Interior Design by: Anne Norton AND Interior Design Studio Berkeley, CA Photo Credit: Peter Lyons Photography
Свежая идея для дизайна: кухня-столовая среднего размера в классическом стиле с бежевыми стенами и полом из терракотовой плитки - отличное фото интерьера

Aaron Dougherty Photo
Пример оригинального дизайна: кухня-столовая среднего размера в средиземноморском стиле с белыми стенами и полом из терракотовой плитки

Lepere Studio
Свежая идея для дизайна: гостиная-столовая среднего размера в средиземноморском стиле с белыми стенами и полом из терракотовой плитки - отличное фото интерьера

Источник вдохновения для домашнего уюта: кухня-столовая среднего размера в средиземноморском стиле с белыми стенами, полом из терракотовой плитки и бежевым полом без камина

The ceiling is fab, the walls are fab, the tiled floors are fab. To balance it all, we added a stunning rugs, custom furnishings and lighting. We used shades of blue to balance all the brown and the highlight the ceiling. This Dining Room says come on in and stay a while.

Источник вдохновения для домашнего уюта: столовая среднего размера в стиле кантри с с кухонным уголком, белыми стенами, полом из терракотовой плитки, угловым камином, фасадом камина из каменной кладки, разноцветным полом и балками на потолке

Porter Fuqua
На фото: гостиная-столовая среднего размера в классическом стиле с бежевыми стенами, стандартным камином, фасадом камина из штукатурки, бежевым полом и полом из терракотовой плитки

На фото: гостиная-столовая среднего размера в стиле кантри с белыми стенами, полом из терракотовой плитки и красным полом без камина с

Свежая идея для дизайна: столовая среднего размера в стиле фьюжн с с кухонным уголком, белыми стенами, полом из терракотовой плитки, угловым камином, фасадом камина из штукатурки, оранжевым полом и балками на потолке - отличное фото интерьера

The dining room ceiling is painted deep blue, reflecting the navy blue velvet seat cushions on the dining chairs. A gorgeous crystal chandelier is the focal point throwing beautiful light for evening dinner parties. Blue and white pottery adds a charming accent. Potted palm trees create a seamless transition from indoors to out.

Rustic ranch dining area. Old table with industrial lighting and reclaimed wood plank ceiling for a famous Hollywood producer's weekend rustic home. The Multiple Ranch and Mountain Homes are shown in this project catalog: from Camarillo horse ranches to Lake Tahoe ski lodges. Featuring rock walls and fireplaces with decorative wrought iron doors, stained wood trusses and hand scraped beams. Rustic designs give a warm lodge feel to these large ski resort homes and cattle ranches. Pine plank or slate and stone flooring with custom old world wrought iron lighting, leather furniture and handmade, scraped wood dining tables give a warmth to the hard use of these homes, some of which are on working farms and orchards. Antique and new custom upholstery, covered in velvet with deep rich tones and hand knotted rugs in the bedrooms give a softness and warmth so comfortable and livable. In the kitchen, range hoods provide beautiful points of interest, from hammered copper, steel, and wood. Unique stone mosaic, custom painted tile and stone backsplash in the kitchen and baths. designed by Maraya Interior Design. From their beautiful resort town of Ojai, they serve clients in Montecito, Hope Ranch, Malibu, Westlake and Calabasas, across the tri-county areas of Santa Barbara, Ventura and Los Angeles, south to Hidden Hills- north through Solvang and more. contractor: Tim Droney photo, architecture and interiors: Maraya Droney,

The 3,400 SF, 3 – bedroom, 3 ½ bath main house feels larger than it is because we pulled the kids’ bedroom wing and master suite wing out from the public spaces and connected all three with a TV Den. Convenient ranch house features include a porte cochere at the side entrance to the mud room, a utility/sewing room near the kitchen, and covered porches that wrap two sides of the pool terrace. We designed a separate icehouse to showcase the owner’s unique collection of Texas memorabilia. The building includes a guest suite and a comfortable porch overlooking the pool. The main house and icehouse utilize reclaimed wood siding, brick, stone, tie, tin, and timbers alongside appropriate new materials to add a feeling of age.

Détail du plan de travail en ormeau galeux massif. La rive du plateau n'a pas été rectifiée révélant ainsi tout le relief de l'aubier.
На фото: отдельная столовая среднего размера в стиле кантри с бежевыми стенами, полом из терракотовой плитки, стандартным камином, фасадом камина из каменной кладки, красным полом и балками на потолке с

Le mobilier de cuisine fabriqué sur mesure surmonté d'un plan de travail en orme galeux massif.
Стильный дизайн: отдельная столовая среднего размера в стиле кантри с бежевыми стенами, полом из терракотовой плитки, стандартным камином, фасадом камина из каменной кладки, красным полом и балками на потолке - последний тренд

Стильный дизайн: отдельная столовая среднего размера в средиземноморском стиле с белыми стенами, полом из терракотовой плитки и красным полом без камина - последний тренд

Peinture Réalisation de mobilier sur mesure Pose de papiers-peints Modifications de plomberie et d'électricité
Свежая идея для дизайна: отдельная столовая среднего размера в стиле неоклассика (современная классика) с полом из терракотовой плитки и бежевыми стенами без камина - отличное фото интерьера

На фото: кухня-столовая среднего размера в классическом стиле с бежевыми стенами, полом из терракотовой плитки и стандартным камином

Идея дизайна: кухня-столовая среднего размера в средиземноморском стиле с белыми стенами, полом из терракотовой плитки и оранжевым полом