A San Clemente homeowner wanted a stylish, no-fuss renovation that matched their ideals of aesthetic simplicity. After seeing our past work, they knew we were the right team for the job.

Before

Initially, the kitchen did not have the sleekness that the owner wanted, nor did it have the level of storage capacity attainable for the space. We focused on improving storage space and functionality in the relatively small kitchen. At the same time, we introduced a distinctive contemporary style that carries consistently throughout the home.

Restructuring

We built all-new custom cabinets from our proprietary Sophia Line. All Sophia Line cabinets feature an ultra-minimalistic design. As a result, they highlight the natural beauty and rich texture of each individual wood finish. The homeowners chose a Euro construction with Slab style doors, and interiors made of domestic maple plywood and melamine. The selected finish was “Palisandrio Blue” a cool dark gray with multi-tonal striations. Combined with the simple stainless steel handles, the cabinets have a highly modern, upscale look. Corner fold-out cabinets free up more room, as do accessories like trays and a lazy suzan installed within the rest of the cabinets and drawers. All upper cabinets include light rails concealed behind the doors. As a result, they provide subtle and effective illumination across the counter space.

We built a new island at the center of the kitchen to improve workflow and convenience. In addition, it includes dedicated storage cabinets and built-in electrical outlets for countertop appliances.

We installed Pental Venatino quartz countertops with a 1 ½” straight edge to enhance the kitchen’s clean, streamlined appearance. At the same time, the surfaces add durability and visual refinement. To complete the design, we applied full-height IDG Mosaic tiles across the backsplash walls in a horizontal layout. As a result, the room appears wider while the striped pattern echoes the cabinetry’s finish for a cohesive look.

Appliances

An Kohler Chef-Inspired Collection Stages Undermount Sink sits next to a Thermador Topaz 24” Dishwasher. Also from Thermador, one of our most popular premium appliance suppliers, is the 30” Masterpiece Series Combination Oven on the opposite side of the kitchen, and the 30” Professional Series Rangetop, above which is a Zephyr Savona Hood. A Jenn Air Refrigerator is installed within the cabinetry, just like the rest of the kitchen’s appliances.

Fireplace

The fireplace was given a modern facelift with a smooth, dark gray tile backsplash and floor area. The wall installation was accented with a vertical stripe of narrow tiles in a darker shade, and a bold floating mantle shelf.

Bathrooms

In the bathrooms, we installed MSI Sparkling White countertops to maintain a bright and clean look. Additionally, we used the same Sophia Line cabinet bases featured in the kitchen to ensure visual consistency throughout the home. The master bathroom features a full-height tile backsplash, made up of thick glass rectangular tiles, staggered horizontally in three alternating shades of gray.

If you’d like to modernize your own San Clemente home with a contemporary renovation, get in touch with our team of contractors and interior designers today. APlus is a leading home remodeling company of Orange County, specializing in kitchen, bathroom, and full-home renovations.