A couple in Mission Viejo heard about the great work of APlus through a neighbor, and decided we were the perfect company to give their dated home a facelift.
Before
The home’s previous look was too cookie-cutter to make much of an impression. The owners wanted to change things up with a warm, inviting style inspired by traditional architecture and design themes. As the contractors on this job, our goal was to match the homeowner’s refined personal style, while still making the house comfortably livable and practical.
Restructuring
Everything was stripped down to the bare bones of the house’s walls and floors. Patagonian Rosewood amaretto planks from Johnson wood ?oors were installed, immediately introducing a warm cherry hue. The hardwood flooring extends into the living room. Additionally, a balustrade separates the two levels and adds visual definition.
White River Granite countertops sit atop newly constructed custom cabinets arranged in a G-shape. Moreover, high-quality maple wood forms the cabinetry for lasting strength and beauty. The design blends Euro and face-frame construction. In addition, Tuscan-style doors complete the refined look. A honey wiping stain with a whiting glaze enhances the wood surface. As a result, it creates a radiant finish that closely matches the floor color. Moreover, unique details elevate the design throughout the space. For example, a subtly carved wooden hood casing highlights the stove area. In addition, spice pulls sit neatly beneath it for both style and function.
Textured glass inserts also appear in two cabinets that frame the window. Furthermore, our team installed hidden electrical outlets beneath the upper cabinets. This allows appliances to plug in easily without disrupting the clean wall design. Meanwhile, full-height tile backsplash lines the walls for a bold visual impact. Specifically, it features Bedrosians Tranquility tiles from the Eclipse collection, tying the entire look together.
On the far side of the kitchen, a breakfast bar provides a welcoming seating area. Also, carved posts add decorative detail and character. At the same time, generous legroom comfortably accommodates multiple seats. To the left of the stairs descending into the living room, we built a wine bar area with a sink and cabinets in a pale Swiss Coffee finish.
Appliances
Along with building this whole new traditional kitchen, we also helped the homeowners select and install premium appliances, including a KitchenAid 27” Electric Built-In Microwave/Oven Combination to the right of a KitchenAid 36” Gas Built-In Cooktop, and a KitchenAid Undercounter Dishwasher on the kitchen’s windowed side.
Fireplace
To make the living room more functional and fashionable, we created a new focal point for the room by installing built-in shelves in a pristine Swiss Coffee finish. The shelving was built around the fireplace, which was freshly faced with Ledger stones from Sparkstone’s Harbor Mist collection.
Bathroom
The same wood flooring was continued into the bathroom. which features the same cabinet and counter construction as the kitchen, and a walk-in shower also lined with tiles from Sparkstone’s Harbor Mist collection in mixed patterns.
Are you thinking of giving your Mission Viejo home a facelift as well? APlus Interior Designs handles all types of renovations throughout the entirety of Orange County. Contact us today for a quote!
