Santa Ana U-Shapped kitchen complete home renovation work. The owners of an expansive Santa Ana house wanted to freshen it up with a new look, and contracted APlus to carry out the full-home renovation.
Before kitchen home remodel
Prior to our remodel, the home lacked a consistent style. The rest of the home was bright and airy, while the kitchen’s old oak cabinets and dark appliances only absorbed the room’s natural lighting. Additionally, the various storage options in the kitchen and other rooms were lacking. Our goal was to refine the home with a cohesive transitional design, and install custom cabinetry in key areas to make storage more practical and efficient.
Restructuring Santa Ana U-Shapped kitchen
In the kitchen, we sought to maximize the amount of workspace available, while introducing some options for casual seating. The airy U-shaped layout provides ample space for this. We first stripped everything down to the foundation and installed new materials. For the flooring, we went with beautiful hardwood planks from the Gemwoods California Classics collection, in Rancho Santa Fe Walnut. This flooring was extended throughout the rest of the home.
Next, we built and put in Maple custom cabinets in a Euro-style construction, with Shaker doors, Sonora moulding, and a creamy white DE Swiss Coffee finish. This light new tone reflects the light coming from the ceiling and outdoors, making the entire room feel fresher. We gave the cabinets of the long kitchen island a sophisticated Espresso brown finish, and incorporated moulded posts to make room for 5 stools. On the right, beneath the large window, the main cabinetry was lowered to create a bright bench area.
A lot of texture comes through the polka-dot wall backsplash. In addition, speckled light gray granite countertops enhance the layered look. These elements tie in well with the simple black hardware that accents the cabinet doors and drawers.
Kitchen Appliances
Beneath the smaller of the kitchen’s windows, we placed a 33” Blanco Apron Front Farmhouse Fireclay Sink. Next to it is a 24” KitchenAid Undercounter Dishwasher. As the kitchen’s focal point, we installed a 36” KitchenAid Commercial Style Gas Cooktop beneath a 36” KitchenAid Wall-Mount Canopy Range Hood. A 30” KitchenAid electric built-in microwave and oven combination sits within the cabinetry. Likewise, a 42” KitchenAid bottom-mount built-in refrigerator stands right beside it. Together, they create a clean and highly streamlined look throughout the space. The cabinetry of the center island also conveniently houses an appliance, the 24” U-Line Wine Captain Refrigerator.
Living Rooms remodel
The home features 2 spacious living rooms. The first features a bar, where we refaced the cabinets in the same style as the kitchen. The bar overlooks the main living room area. Moreover, the space features a wide fireplace refaced with Sparkstone Harbor Mist stone tiles. At the hearth, RMQ Gold tiles from Thompson Design add a handsome finishing touch. Previously, overbearing shelves and cabinets created an imposing entertainment center. However, we removed them to achieve a sleeker style. As a result, the design now allows space to mount a large flat-screen TV above the mantle. A small cabinet compartment sits next to the hearth to provide a convenient storage area.
The other living room sits at the home’s entryway in a sunken area at the foot of the stairs. It has a petite custom cabinet build below the TV. Next to that, we refaced the fireplace with the same stone tiling as that of the first living room’s fireplace.
Stairway
The stairs were updated with a contrasting balusters and rails. A glossy black finish on the handrails pops against the white balusters. Moreover, it enhances the sweeping curvature of the stairs and upper gallery.
Bathroom Remodel
The subdued guest bathroom had its cabinets refaced in the same style as that of the kitchen and living rooms. Its countertop is a beautiful gray stone with a mossy green tint, extended a few inches upward along the wall to create a subtle framing backsplash.
Laundry Room
We outfitted with laundry room with all new custom cabinets to make the most of the available space. They are trimmed with 2 ½” Square crown moulding. Next to the laundry machines is a 25” MontBlanc Wakefield Dual Mount Natural Stone Composite Sink, mounted on a light gray granite countertop.
Considering a renovation for your Santa Ana home? APlus contractors provides professional remodeling services for homes throughout Orange County. Get in touch with our team today for a free quote!
