Kitchen of the Week: Stirring Up Two Styles in San Diego
Contemporary lines plus rustic textures yield a pleasing kitchen mix for a California couple
The owners of this kitchen in San Diego's La Jolla neighborhood found themselves torn between two looks — clean and contemporary, and warm and rustic. But why choose? Jim Groen and his team at Jackson Design and Remodeling decided to combine the two in a seamless and stylish new room. The 224-square-foot kitchen gained additional space from being merged with the dining and family rooms, and from the elimination of an old pantry. Reclaimed wood accents and durable materials combine in this functional kitchen that feels clean and warm.
The high quality and style of this DCS range came without a massive price tag, making it a great choice. Olive accents and floating shelves continue the clean lines of the white ceramic backsplash.
Load-bearing walls originally separated the kitchen, dining room and family room. Each space also had its own ceiling height. Groen and his team removed the pantry wall that previously blocked off the kitchen. The combined kitchen and dining area grew even more with a newly opened ceiling with exposed beams. The industrial light fixture and metal chairs lend a modern note.
A chalkboard near the kitchen entry pays tribute to the wife's artistic side. The couple has an active dog, so they chose durable vinyl planks for the kitchen and dining area floors.
White Caesarstone countertops near a farmhouse sink create room for prepping and cleaning. Pullout trash cans on the right and a dishwasher on the left make cleanup simple.
Miraculously, this redesigned kitchen didn't require any additional square footage. "New space for storage and reorganizing can be discovered within the existing home," Groen says. "It just takes a bit of exploring."
Miraculously, this redesigned kitchen didn't require any additional square footage. "New space for storage and reorganizing can be discovered within the existing home," Groen says. "It just takes a bit of exploring."
The large island — topped with Mocha Caesarstone — seats four and includes storage and display space. The couple loves to host, and rollouts in every cabinet amp up storage for entertaining items.