The proprietors of the kitchen at San Diego’s La Jolla area found themselves torn between two looks — clean and contemporary, and warm and rustic. But why choose? Jim Groen and his group in Jackson Design and Remodeling decided to combine the two in a seamless and fashionable fresh room. The 224-square-foot kitchen gained additional distance from being merged with the family and dining rooms, also from the removal of an old pantry. Reclaimed wood accents and durable materials unite in this kitchen that feels fresh and warm.
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Contemporary cabinetry and tile keep the traces of the kitchen tidy, while Groen implemented reclaimed wood planks from Vintage Timberworks and utilized rustic stools from Wisteria for feel.
The large island — topped with Mocha Caesarstone — seats four and comprises storage and display space. The couple loves to host, and rollouts in each cupboard amp storage up for entertaining products.
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The top quality and style of the DCS range came with no huge price tag, making it a great choice. Olive accents and floating shelves continue the blank traces of this ceramic backsplash.
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Load-bearing walls originally separated the kitchen, dining area and living space. Each space also had its ceiling height. Groen and his crew eliminated the pantry wall that formerly blocked off the kitchen. The combined kitchen and dining area grew even more using a recently opened ceiling with exposed beams. The industrial light fixture and metallic chairs lend a modern note.
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A chalkboard near the kitchen entry pays tribute to the wife’s artistic side. The pair has an energetic dog, so that they chose durable vinyl planks for the dining and kitchen area floors.
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White Caesarstone countertops near a farmhouse sink create room for cleaning and pruning. Pullout trash cans on the right and a dishwasher on the left make cleanup easy.
Miraculously, this kitchen did not require any additional square footage. “New space for storage and reorganizing can be discovered within the existing house,” Groen states. “It just requires a little investigating.”