June 22, 2022
CLAIREMONT RESIDENCE
Jennifer Brown came to me to help her design a new kitchen for her 1953 house in Clairemont. The small kitchen was dark and cramped, and the original cabinetry and fixtures were old and worn out.
Kitchen Wish List
- A larger open kitchen and dining area to accommodate her growing children
- An efficient work/cook/dining space
- A design that reflects her taste and style
- A separate laundry room
- All to be done on a budget
Discovering Opportunities for Improvement
The kitchen was very small and no doubt needed to expand. The big question was where do we get the space, this is always the question regarding kitchen remodels in San Diego
- I created a few design concepts, some that included expanding out into the yard and others using space from the existing garage.
- After weighing the pros and cons as well as the costs of each scenario, Jen decided that the garage space would be best used for the kitchen expansion.
- We divided the garage’s space into three sections:
1. One for storage
2. One for a new laundry room
3. One to become part of the new kitchen (more than doubling the existing kitchen’s size)
Transforming The Home
The final result was a fresh modern kitchen with proper space and function as well as a lot of personality. For a family with two kids, this kitchen/dining area offers a central place to gather and eat meals. It also makes daily tasks of cooking and laundry simply more enjoyable.
