Contemporary Open Concept Kitchen Remodel Laguna Beach
Originally Walking into this Laguna Beach home created an outdated feeling in the kitchen. Moreover, the space clearly needed a fresh, updated look. It was closed off from the living and dining area. There wasn’t the feeling entertaining would be easy. The space as functional as it could be, due to this layout.
The goals of this redesign were not just to open up the kitchen and create an open, airy sense of flow, but also to modernize the old space and create instead a home that reflected the owner’s love of art and contemporary design.
The team revamped the layout to create a true open-concept design. Additionally, the new plan offers clear sightlines from the kitchen to the entire living and dining area. The next step in the process included the replacement of the light-colored cabinetry and tiled countertops, as well as the Spanish tile flooring in the kitchen.
The new kitchen design features a refreshed layout with glass doors opening to the patio. Moreover, a casual dining nook sits beside large windows that overlook a scenic deck.
The central area of the kitchen includes an island which anchors the design, and the primary wall includes ample custom Sophia Line cabinetry in Aspen Oak. The main kitchen wall is also where the vast basin sink is located, as well as the built-in microwave and dishwasher.
The island offers added storage for everyday use. There was once a wall separating the living and kitchen areas. The removed wall now makes space for an L-shaped bar, a 36-inch Wolf cooktop, and a modern stainless-steel vent.
This Laguna Beach kitchen also includes a built-in Avanti beverage center and a Sub Zero built-in refrigerator.
Sophia line custom cabinetry
The Sophia cabinetry features soft-close upgrades and custom graining in horizontal and vertical patterns. Additionally, this mix creates strong visual interest and a distinctive design element. The backsplash against the primary wall is iridescent with subtle multicolored arabesque tiles.
The countertops feature a 1½-inch straight edge that enhances the kitchen’s contemporary style. Moreover, their rich emerald-green palette adds bold visual appeal. The island top is eye-catching with agate gem details.
Recessed lighting illuminates the kitchen, as does the natural light from the many large windows and doors, and a light plank tile runs throughout the kitchen and seamlessly meets the hardwood flooring in the living room. A custom bench sits at the far end of the kitchen and matches the Sophia Line cabinetry. Moreover, it adds a comfortable seating area and hidden storage.
Another component of this large-scale Laguna Beach remodel was the design and construction of a custom buffet for the dining room, using again the Sophia Line cabinetry. There is a countertop space that’s part of the buffet, as well as hidden storage and glass-front cabinets, perfect for displaying some items. It ties the dining area together with the kitchen as well as adding an improved level of functionality.
