Custom white Cabinets Transitional Kitchen – For the Rugetis, owners of this lovely San Clemente home, function was just as important as style. They wanted a kitchen remodel that balanced aesthetics with the functionality of the kitchen. They really wanted a design that included plenty of space for the family not just to gather, but also do homework and work. Orange County remodel project focused on their lifestyle. It was also about giving their kitchen a fresh, modern update.

It was with that in mind that we began our planning for this San Clemente kitchen remodel. We redesigned the custom white cabinets in this transitional San Clemente kitchen.

The Before Kitchen remodel

When you walked into the previous kitchen in this San Clemente property, there were a couple of significant issues. The first was that the cabinet design wasn’t maximizing available space. The standard builder-grade cabinetry not only lacked a sense of character or distinction, but the upper cabinets weren’t brought to the ceiling. This left an awkward, unused space between the cabinets and the ceiling that our design team felt could be put to better use.

Also an issue was the large dining table that was central in the kitchen. It was frequently used by the Rugetis, but it didn’t create a streamlined layout, and it felt bulky and out of place.

There were some nice features about the kitchen that we wanted to highlight including the overall layout, as well as the arched doorways.

A Transitional Kitchen Redesign

Redesign Custom white Cabinets Transitional Kitchen

This San Clemente kitchen redesign focused on adding new custom cabinetry, creating a feeling of luxury. Also Redesign incorporating areas of functionality that still felt cohesive and streamlined. We redesigned custom white cabinets for a transitional kitchen in San Clemente.

We added new custom cabinetry throughout, with a straight white finish. The cabinet design, which was created and crafted in-house by APlus, includes inset face cabinets with Craftsman 2 ½-inch door frames. Features such as double trash pullouts and spice pulls improve functionality. They also provide subtly disguised storage that was pivotal to the cabinet design and the entire kitchen. The cabinets were accented with Belcastel hardware and extended all the way to the ceiling to maximize the available space.

Beautiful cultured marble was added throughout the kitchen and also added as a backsplash, which carries all the way up to the bottom of the upper cabinets. The result feels sleek and modern. It also has an opulent touch. Yet it still maintains the clean and refreshing aesthetic of the kitchen. The countertop edge has clean lines and a square mitered edge profile.

One of the big focal points of this kitchen, aside from the large island, was the custom peninsula that was added. The peninsula is expansive, with seating on either side. It’s designed much like a dining table, so it offers the ideal space for homework and studying, as well as mealtime and entertaining.

This transitional kitchen features a 42-inch Imperial Hood. It is hidden beneath a custom hood cover designed by APlus.

The KitchenAid 42-inch refrigerator has a panel front that matches the cabinets. The sink is a Franke 33-inch farmhouse model in Fireclay White.

The Thermador 36-inch gas Pro Harmony range is from the professional series, is flush-mounted and includes continuous cast iron grates.

white Cabinets Wine Bar, Office and Laundry Room

Also part of this remodel was the addition of a wine bar. The wine bar adds not only sophistication but also yet another space dedicated to functionality. It includes the same white cabinetry of the kitchen, as well as upper and lower cabinetry. There is a marble countertop, under-cabinet lighting, and a high-end stainless steel wine refrigerator.

The homeowner needed a workspace next to the kitchen. The area previously held an outdated and cramped desk. We crafted a custom desk and cabinetry for this space and added a marble countertop.

We also redid the laundry room to include a complete built-in pantry storage area that takes up an entire wall and includes both drawers and cabinets that can accommodate hanging items.

The result of this San Clemente kitchen and main level remodel is a large space that’s tailored to the needs of this family, and can grow with them and continue to work for their changing needs well into the future.