Kitchen Home Remodel Laguna Niguel

Before the start of this complete kitchen and living area remodel. The owners of this Laguna Niguel home found themselves with a kitchen that was not only outdated but also cramped. Moreover, the closed-in layout created awkward and inefficient layout.

The centrally-located kitchen island was small, leaving very little room for eating, let alone cooking or prep work. The honey-colored cabinetry looked dated and lacked modern appeal. Moreover, a large amount of space above the cabinets remained unused. There was also a pony wall feature separating the living room and the kitchen, which continued on to become a full wall.

There wasn’t a sense of flow present between the kitchen and living area, nor was there anything modern or distinctive about the design.

Aplus kitchen remodeling

We worked to completely change the layout and footprint of the kitchen, adding more usable space and a better sense of flow and openness from the kitchen to the living area, which we also redesigned.

We placed majority of the cabinetry, storage, cooktop, and custom stainless-steel range hood along the back wall. Moreover, we created a larger bar where the unusable pony wall once stood. Along with a more seamless transition, this also created more seating and entertaining space.

The entire design centers around a larger, custom island, featuring hand-crafted posts and a contrasting gray color palette.

Custom Cabinets

The cabinets rise all the way to the ceiling for a grand look. Moreover, custom moldings highlight their clean, elevated design. To add more creative and streamlined storage space, the APlus design team created not only standard upper cabinets but added a layer of smaller cabinets above them.

The APlus team designed and built the custom cabinetry with a 3-inch Shaker door frame and European construction. Additionally, it includes soft-close features that enhance everyday use. Custom integrations in this Laguna Nigel remodel project include two included lazy Susans, a hidden trash pull, a spice pull and a vertical tray divider located above the refrigerator cabinet. The light-colored granite countertop features clean lines with a 1½-inch miter edge. Moreover, a mosaic tile backsplash in white and gray tones enhances its beauty.

The carefully-selected professional grade kitchen appliances include not only the stunning range hood, but also built-in warming drawers, a 36-inch Thermador cooktop, and a Sub-Zero refrigerator.

An expansive window sits above the kitchen sink, which is conveniently placed alongside the dishwasher. The dark, espresso plank flooring is a sophisticated addition and adds a feeling of drama to the otherwise crisp, white kitchen design.

The perfect touch for entertaining is the 24-inch built-in beverage center, which holds up to 16 wine bottles and includes state-of-the-art technology like a passive cooling system and digital touch-pad controls.

Custom Entertainment Center Cabinets

The flooring carries on to the living area, where our focus was on creating a chic custom entertainment center with display shelving, hidden storage and a central location to house a flat-screen TV. This beautiful entertainment module is the focal point of the living area. Serves as not only an aesthetically appealing element but also a functional one.

As part of this comprehensive remodel we updated the powder room with an elegant pedestal sink and a custom vanity-inspired cabinet, again featuring 3-inch shaker door frames, this time in a shade of gray.

Laundry Room Remodel with Custom Shaker Cabinetry

The laundry room was another area we worked to recreate along with the homeowners. Here there is an abundance of storage in the form of custom Shaker cabinetry and lower drawers. As well as a vast countertop space for folding and other tasks Custom nooks hold the laundry machines and keep the area organized. Moreover, added storage above them ensures every inch of space is maximized. A modern subway tile backsplash adds a fresh finishing touch. A deep farmhouse-style sink completes the updated look.

Finally, the last part of this remodel was the inclusion of a convenient butler’s pantry with gray Shaker cabinetry. Including some glass-front cabinets, perfect for displays. Double levels of custom pantry cabinets enhance the storage in this space. Additional, the natural stone countertop continues from the central kitchen area for a cohesive look. Tile floors and a stacked stone backsplash add depth and texture.