Contemporary U-Shaped Kitchen Remodel with White Custom Cabinets in Irvine

An Irvine home needed a breath of fresh air when it came to design, so its owners called on APlus to execute a unique and beautiful renovation.  

Before

The dark colors and close quarters of the original kitchen felt too oppressive, making the room one that wasn’t very pleasant to spend much time in. Considering that the kitchen is one of the rooms most often used by this client, this was simply unacceptable. We were tasked with making the space not only more pleasant, but also more practical.  

Restructuring

There wasn’t anything about the old construction that the homeowner wanted to preserve, so we demolished the entire kitchen. This allowed us to start with a blank canvas. First, we installed bay windows to let in the light and create more counter space. Then, we got to work on the floors - dark hardwood planks from Gemwoods’ Pacific Treasures collection in a “Laguna Beach” finish. We also built all-new custom cabinetry, with a multitude of drawers and pull-outs for easy organization. The cabinets were made in a Euro style construction out of paint grade maple, with Jianas doors and a creamy white De Swiss paint finish. Countertops were chosen from Pental - marbled quartz in Sierra Polished gray with 1 ½” straight edges for a sleek look. An island was constructed in the kitchen’s center to provide casual seating and extra space for food preparation. To provide contrast, its cabinetry was finished with a dark black hue. The walls of the kitchen were given a glossy sheen with full height tile backsplashes. The tiles were Grey Arizona Tiles and Newport Eleganza Tiles.  

Appliances

In order to maintain the clean, simple design of the new kitchen, the client chose appliances that were unobtrusive and could be installed flush with the counters and cabinets. An Ancona Rapido Chef II Range Hood was placed over a GE Cafe Free-Standing Range Gas Double Oven with Convection. To the right in a small built-in cubby is a Panasonic 2.2 cu. ft. Full-Size Microwave. In front of one of the new bay windows we inserted a Cape Dory Undermount Sink, which sits beneath the counter line to keep the flow of lines smooth. Next to it, the KitchenAid Undercounter Dishwasher nestles between pull-out drawers. All appliances have a stainless steel finish. The Fireplace in the living room was also completely redone with brand new custom mantle painted custom white along with white stone complimenting this beautiful custom home remodel in Irvine Orange County.   Check out the finished tour video of this complete home remodel in Irvine below: Considering a renovation for your Orange County home? APlus Kitchens handles all types of renovations in Irvine and other neighborhoods of the area. Contact us today for a quote.

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Santa Ana Modern Gray U-Shaped Kitchen Remodel with Sophia Line Custom Cabinets

Unusually-shaped kitchens aren't doomed to forever have awkward designs. Read on to see how we remedied such a space with a full kitchen remodel!

Before

This Santa Ana kitchen was built in a tight corner, making a tapered U-shaped layout a necessity. But the original setup didn't make the most of the little space available, and certainly did the home no favors in terms of style. We were called in to give this angular kitchen an update - both in terms of looks and efficiency.

Restructuring

In order to accomplish the full-scale makeover this kitchen needed, we had to completely gut the room. All old cabinets, counters, floors, and appliances were removed. We started the reconstruction process by installing new hardwood floors from Eleganza’s Hampton collection, in a charcoal-toned Black Walnut finish. Then, we crafted Euro construction cabinets from our exclusive Sophia Line, with Slab style doors and a veneer of stone-like City Oak. The cabinets sport melamine interiors, and soft-close drawers, along with large, stainless steel hand pulls in a minimalistic bar shape. To give the modern cabinetry a homey touch, we also built shelves at the end to hold family photographs and the owner’s camera collection. These shelves face the custom built mantle of the fireplace, which is composed out of Eleganza’s Studio Nero Rustic and Eremosa Avorio tiles.   The new 1 ½” square miter edged Super White Polished Pental Quartz counter tops are so crisp and bright that they almost seem to be a part of the kitchen’s freshly painted white walls, creating an illusion of added space. The Arizona Tiles Islandia Aruba Glossy  back-splash adds subtle texture to the white walls without interrupting the enlarging visual effect.  

Appliances

Our client was very selective about the appliances they wanted in their new modern kitchen. They chose items from several of the industry’s premier brands. An Empire Everest Under-Mounted Sink was placed in front of the kitchen window, and to its right, a Bosch 24” Bar Handle Ascenta Stainless Steel Dishwasher. Encased in the tall cabinetry to the left is a  LG 3 Door 25 cu. ft. French Door Refrigerator, next to a GE Profile Series 1.1 cu. ft. Counter-top Microwave Oven which is also installed within the cabinet structure. On the opposite side of the kitchen a Zephyr Anzio Wall Hood sparkles under the new recessed lighting, complementing the glossy finish of the tile back-splash it is placed against. Beneath it is a KitchenAid 30” Freestanding and Slide-In Gas Range, which combines storage, stove top cooking, and oven baking all into one appliance. If you are considering a renovation for your own kitchen or bathroom, contact APlus Interior Design and Remodeling today. As professional Orange County contractors, we can help you completely revitalize your home’s layout and style.  

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