san diego bungalow
With a baby on the way, this family dreamed of turning their outdated kitchen and dark living spaces into a bright and welcoming home. We took down the wall that separated the kitchen and living room, creating an open flow and filling the space with light. To bring in a coastal feel, we brightened the entire home with unique light fixtures and brighter tones. We added personal touches like a saved cutting board from the original kitchen and a hand painted piece of Lauterbrunnen, Switzerland, their favorite place to visit, so their story would live in the details.
BEFORE — Kitchen was outdated with broken appliances.
AFTER — Updated kitchen, with new cabinetry, appliances and flooring.
BEFORE — Wall was separating kitchen from dining area and also cut the light off.
AFTER — Wall was taken down, more storage was created, and custom butcher block divider for prep and entertainment.
BEFORE — Dark dining area with dark carpet.
AFTER — Bright and open dining area with durable flooring going from wall to wall.
BEFORE — Outdated fireplace.
AFTER — Updated fireplace with custom white oak mantel to match butcher block counter.
BEFORE — Living area was dark and closed off.
AFTER — White-washed the ceiling to match a beachy bungalow.
CUSTOM MADE — Old cutting board from original kitchen Raisa saved.
CUSTOM MADE — Oil painting of Lauterbrunnen, Switzerland, the client's favorite place to visit in the kitchen designed and painted by Raisa.