Gray U-Shaped Industrial Style Design Build Kitchen Remodel in Rancho Santa Margarita Orange County

A home in Rancho Santa Margarita got a complete kitchen overhaul with the help of APlus contractors.

Before

The former kitchen was rather basic and cookie cutter. It had typical wood cabinets in a bulky build, as well as generic dark granite countertops. The owners were seeking a more modernized look that had a mixture of industrial and rustic design accents.

Restructuring

We completely demolished the old kitchen and relaid the floors with rugged oak-hued hardwood. This rich golden color provides a warm base that contrasts well with the cool tones and modern elements we added afterward.

The maple custom cabinets were built in a Euro-style construction with 3” Shaker doors, according to a U-shaped layout. They feature Square crown moulding and Colonial base moulding. We painted them in a slate-toned finish called Legendary Gray. The cabinets were outfitted with spice pulls, a double trash pull and custom floating wood shelves above the stove area and the diagonal kitchen corner.

At the breakfast bar section, we left a cutout space for legroom, and faced it with a nut-colored wood panel that features a convenient electrical outlet. As for the center of the kitchen, we constructed a custom center island with a finish of Whisper White, sporting sturdy dark posts and shelves. It has cabinet storage on both sides, including pull-out tray shelving. A quaint wooden dining table with the same coloring as the flooring and wall shelves acts as an extension of the island, and its minimalist bench seating keeps things streamlined and unobtrusive.

All of the countertops are made of a lovely pale gray stone with delicate dark striations. The glossiness of their smooth texture is enhanced by the industrial globe lights that hang in a row above the center island. Light also spills in from the large glass door along the outer wall, which leads to the backyard. The exposed walls were covered with Imperial Bianco Gloss 2” x 12” Tiles to keep the kitchen’s new style airy and bright.

Appliances

To maintain the industrial theme, all stainless steel appliances were selected. The Thermador Star-Sapphire Series Dishwasher is situated in the breakfast bar section, next to the Kohler Chef Inspired Collection Stages 45” Under-Mount Kitchen Sink. A Wolf Pro 24” Deep Wall Hood is seated above the Wolf 48” Dual Fuel Ranges, near the large Subzero 48" Built-In Side-by-Side Refrigerator with Internal Dispenser.

Do you have an Orange County home in need of remodeling? Contact APlus today for a free quote! Our professional renovation contractors would be happy to help you start your project!

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Tustin – Transitional G-Shaped Design Build White Cabinets Kitchen Remodel

In the classy suburb of Tustin, the owners of a local home wanted to give it a bit of personality through a professional kitchen renovation.

Before

The original kitchen was fairly generic and unremarkable. This didn’t match at all with the owners’ affinity for brightness and cheer. We were asked to help update the kitchen with a few transitional design elements, as well as improve cabinet storage and incorporate some unique style accents.

Restructuring

We started by laying the floors with Timber Frost tiles by Eleganza. That set the stage for the soft and muted spring-inspired palette we planned to implement in our subsequent work.

The maple custom cabinets were built in a G-shaped layout, with a Euro-style construction, Victorian (outer bead) style doors, and a powdery white DE Swiss Coffee finish. They include fold-out corner doors, built-in lazy susans, and a vertical tray pull-out. The doors and drawers were affixed with Belcastel stainless steel handles, and the undersides of the cabinets feature hidden rail lighting. Surfaces were covered with sleek gray countertops that have a 1 ½” Single Bevel (Short) edge. This protrudes over the outer section of cabinetry to create a casual breakfast bar. Here, hidden storage consists of a cabinet concealing pull-out tray shelving.

At the tops of the cabinets, you can see where we put in Colonial crown moulding, which was also extended to the window casings and the rest of the walls.

The walls themselves were painted pastel yellow on the outer side of the kitchen, adding a sunny, effervescent feel. As for the rest of the kitchen’s walls, they were covered with a backsplash of glossy tiles in a subtle mint hue. This colorful interplay of wall colors is enhanced by the addition of hanging lamps with vibrant casings. A fresh and charming appearance is the final result.

Appliances

Our client chose mostly stainless steel appliances for their new kitchen. These include a Samsung 30” 5.8 cu. ft. Slide-in Gas Range with Intuitive Controls beneath a 30” Stainless Steel Range Hood, set against the center of the kitchen’s back wall. To the right, the GE Profile™ Series 1.1 Cu. Ft. Countertop Microwave Oven was built into the cabinetry, as was the LG 36” 23 cu. ft. Counter Depth 4-Door Refrigerator with FlexZone™ Drawer. Beneath the kitchen window is a large undermount apron-front sink. This is neighbored by a Bosch 24" Recessed Handle Dishwasher, selected in a white finish so that it could blend in with the surrounding cabinets.

Looking for a free quote for your own professional home renovation? APlus is ready to help! Our contractors can easily determine a ballpark budget for your personal kitchen, bathroom, or full-home remodel. We service homes throughout all of Orange County.

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