Simple Sophistication:
A Primary Bath and Kitchen Remodel

Keeping it simple doesn’t mean sterile, boring, or all-white! In this kitchen and master suite remodel - the simplicity of the color palette and clean shaker and slab cabinets, gave us the perfect backdrop for some custom geometric accents and an opportunity to play with subtle textures. The combination of linen white cabinets from Dura Supreme, wood tones, Caesarstone concrete countertops, a marble slab, and matte white subway tile create a sophisticated space that’s anything but boring!

A wide-angle view of the kitchen space with dining space on the left. The dining area has a long black rectangular table with two chairs at the heads of the table and two long bench seats. Above the table is a long-hanging light fixture. On the right
A wide view of the kitchen space. On the far right is a sliding glass door leading to the house's courtyard. In the middle is a kitchen island with a sink and dishwasher built-in with some bar stool seating. On the left are black floating shelves abo
Another view of the kitchen space. On the left, in the nook behind the kitchen, you can see a french sliding white barn wood door with black accents and hardware.
On the left is the kitchen countertop space with two long, black floating shelves overhead. On the right is the kitchen island with built-in sink.
Another view of the kitchen space, with Wold range on the left, and semi-custom white cabinets from Dura Supreme on both the upper and lower parts of the kitchen. And on the far right is a large stainless-steel refrigerator.
A view of the Wolf range top and hood, surrounded by white cabinets, tile backsplash, two floating black shelves on the left, and black hardware.
A direct view of the Wolf range top and hood. To the left of the range are two black floating shelves that have bowls and plates, against white subway tile.
A direct look at the wood vanity with towel storage in the middle of the vanity and three drawers on either side of the open shelves.
A look into the primary bath with stained wood vanity, with drawers and open shelving for towel storage. Above the vanity is a large, framed mirror with two wall light fixtures on either side.
A look at the shower and toilet space with sliced pebble tile, lower shower curb, and glass shower door. On the right is the toilet with framed art overhead.

Project Details: This is a family vacation home just a short walk to the beach and the homeowners wanted to refresh the home and create a more inviting and open kitchen for entertaining family and friends; they also wanted to create a more functional primary bath and add a walk-in closet to the oversized primary bedroom. We didn’t have to remove any walls in the kitchen, just completely reconfigure the previously ‘U’ shaped layout. We created a ‘L’ shaped kitchen with a center island with a sink and seating. We used a combination of semi-custom cabinets from Dura Supreme and custom woodwork on the island to create a stylish and budget friendly kitchen; the countertops are two different quartz slabs, and the backsplash is a white subway tile. We removed the tub in the primary bath and created a larger shower with a low curb and a glass shield in lieu of a full glass enclosure. The bath also has semi-custom cabinetry from Dura Supreme, porcelain tile floors, quartz countertops, subway tile shower walls and a sliced pebble shower floor.

Project Location: Aptos, CA 95003

Photography Credit: Devi Pride Photography

Contractor: Thayer Cutler Construction

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