Deborah Gordon Designs – San Diego, CA

Coastal Living – Relaxed Entertainers Kitchen

This client purchased a home in the perfect location for their family, but they were not thrilled with the overly Tuscan feel of the house. They dreamed of a light-filled, beachy retreat with a kitchen and family room that represented their relaxed lifestyle in a unified entertaining space.

The clean, open feel of the new space is highlighted with classic white cabinetry that extends up to the ten foot ceilings. Bringing the cabinetry all the way to the ceiling makes the space feel much larger and also gives the homeowner the opportunity to showcase some of their unique collectibles.

The homeowner also wanted a kitchen with an island that acts as a kitchen table, and a gathering place for friends and family. The original space had a completely different orientation, and had a very small island. The former kitchen did not have a good flow. So we re-oriented the entire space, turning the island the other way, which opens it up to the family room and makes the room appear much bigger and more user friendly.

The new kitchen space plan includes a large center island featuring Silestone, Lagoon quartz in a suede finish. This material gives the appearance of marble, without the maintenance. The new island seats six people, and also includes a sink, dish washer and plenty of storage. The island is flanked with a bead board cabinetry door, which coordinates with bead board accents in the open shelved on the refrigerator wall. It also features a large stainless steel sink and Waterstone PLP Pulldown Faucet, Hot and Cold Filtration Faucet, soap dispenser and disposal air switch.

The chandelier above the table/island is a large, antique silver and crystal beads piece that softens the lines of the kitchen with it’s curved, sculptural form and adds a sense of sophistication and whimsy to the space.

The feature wall of the kitchen showcases a marble stacked stone backsplash, curved, white custom hood, and seedy glass upper cabinets with puck lights. Hand selected pottery and accent pieces compliment the room décor in the display areas of the kitchen. This continues to transform the kitchen into an entertaining space that if far more than utilitarian.

The refrigerator wall features an appliance garage, pantry, and even a desk/workspace for the homeowner so she can have a central station for files, phones, etc. This space is broken up with an open bookcase that further accents the furniture style feel of the space.

To add to the overall beach style, we added a hand-scraped, natural oak wood floor, Malibu Alta Vista. This flooring extends through the entire first floor of the home.

Rustic, dark architectural beams were added over head in between the kitchen and family room for a slight delineation of space, but also flow nicely between the two spaces.

The overall result for this project is a fresh take on the relaxed beach style and gives this young family all of the functionality that they need for many years to come.

About Deborah

Deborah Gordon Designs is an Award winning, full service interior design firm specializing in residential kitchens, bathrooms, built-ins, home offices, space planning and furniture design and sourcing. Deborah’s designs have a sense of timelessness. She creates distinctive spaces inspired by your unique lifestyle and space, along with your functional needs and budget. Embarking on a remodeling project can be overwhelming and Deborah Gordon Designs assists you from concept to completion. Deborah has her AKBD certification from The National Kitchen and Bath Association is an active member of the NKBA and ASID, American Society of Interior Designers.

Certifications and Awards

Best of Houzz for Design – 2018
Best of Houzz for Customer Care – 2018
Best of Houzz for Customer Care – 2017
National Kitchen & Bath Industry Winner – 2016
National Kitchen & Bath Industry Winner – 2015
Best of Houzz for Customer Care – 2015
NKBA San Diego Winner for 2013 Other Room (Great Room) Category
NKBA San Diego Winner for 2012 Small Kitchen
NKBA San Diego Winner for 2011 Large Kitchen & Bathroom
2012 Star Design Competition Kitchen Design and more.

Deborah Gordon Designs
La Jolla, San Diego, Del Mar, Carmel Valley, Sorrento Valley, and all over San Diego County
Phone: 858-945-4215
Email: dg@deborahgordondesigns.com
www.deborahgordondesigns.com

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