Scandinavian Inspired Showstopper: Kitchen Redesign

Clean, straight lines, slab cabinet doors and drawers, tons of natural light, and warm wood tones create a perfect space for this refreshing kitchen! This kitchen is a perfect example of a contemporary space that just ‘feels like home’. Chrome plumbing fixtures pop against the crisp white subway tile, and black cabinet hardware perfectly complements the light fixture hardware. How could you not love this one?

A look into this kitchen's center island with waterfall edges and three barstools. Above the island hang two pendent lights. Behind the island are stained veneer lower cabinets in a contemporary style.
A close-up of the kitchen island with waterfall edges and three barstools.
Two white floating shelves sit in the corner near the kitchen sink with a plant and some books.
A wide look at the kitchen. On the left is the kitchen sink and stovetop. In the middle is the kitchen island with quartz countertop and waterfall edging. On the right is the refrigerator, white upper cabinets with built in microwave.
Another view of the kitchen looking towards the kitchen sink with large kitchen window looking out into the wooded area outside. Above the cooktop is a box hood that matches the overall look and feel of the rest of the kitchen space.
A close up look at the stained veneer cabinet with slab quartz countertop. On the right is a cooktop, and down the kitchen counter on the left of the image is the kitchen sink with large window overhead.
A look at the other side of the kitchen with white french door refrigerator, upper white cabinets with built in microwave, and dual oven on the far left.

Project Details: These homeowners had just recently purchased the home and experienced a water leak that forced them to remodel the kitchen, which they were happy to take on! Even though the kitchen was already a large open space, the layout wasn’t conducive to entertaining because the tight ‘U’ shaped configuration kept you boxed in, so we reconfigured the space to create a larger kitchen with a center island complete with waterfall edges; we didn’t have to take out any walls or move any windows - we just changed the cabinet and appliance layout! This kitchen features stock cabinets, quartz countertops, a white matte subway tile backsplash and hardwood floors.

Project Location: Santa Cruz, CA 95060

Contractor: Exquisite Woodwork

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