Lynn Ranch Manzanas Residence, Thousand Oaks
This beautiful kitchen remodel makes the most of the existing space for the family of four. These clients wanted their small, dated kitchen to meet the needs of a busy family while also being light, inviting and compatible with the California Ranch Style architecture of the house. The top three main complaints the clients had with their current kitchen were: congestion, not enough storage and inadequate lighting. The clients enjoy cooking and entertaining, so the first order of business was to remove a wall to allow for better traffic mobility throughout the kitchen. Next, I designed a layout that would supply ample storage with deep drawers, customized pullouts and a built-in pantry. We also had soffits removed and the ceiling raised to match the higher ceiling lines in the adjacent hallways. Adding recessed lighting, pendant lighting, under cabinet and interior cabinet lighting went a long way to brighten the space, as well as adding light colored surfaces, and replacing the existing window and family room slider. The end result was a welcoming, highly functional and classic kitchen that this family can enjoy for years to come.
Environmentally friendly materials for this kitchen remodel include FSC lumber for custom cabinetry, locally made custom cabinetry, low-VOC paint for walls and cabinetry, zero-VOC hand glazed recycled ceramic tile, USA-made appliances, energy efficient appliances and plumbing fixtures, LED lighting, home automation, Greenguard Certified hardwood flooring and natural fiber rug.
Thank you Alicia Paley! We LOVE everything about our kitchen remodel! The open design is extremely functional, the colors lend a clean and earthy appearance, and the backsplash tiles represent our personalities to a tee! For those who are curious about her, she makes design decision-making easy. You tell her what interests you and what you envision, and she will know how to make your thoughts come alive. She is very well organized and always prepared. We highly recommend using Alicia Paley Home Interiors!