Layout and flow is so important in kitchens, often the hub of the home where everything happens—cooking, eating, gathering, etc. If a space doesn’t have the best layout, it can feel cramped and inefficient. That was the case in this San Diego kitchen in a 1922 Craftsman-style house.
“Before the remodel, the kitchen felt closed off from the rest of the home due to the tight walkway into the space,” says Jennifer Verruto, founder and CEO of Blythe Interiors. “In addition to the disjointed flow, the kitchen’s layout wasn’t super functional—there was limited counter space and a makeshift coffee bar area that needed a lot of help.”
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In addition to the layout and flow issues, while the kitchen was somewhat modern, it felt dark and didn’t have a lot of style. Jennifer says there was no “wow factor”—the space needed some personality and charm.
Jennifer’s clients wanted a sleek and modern design that had color and personality. They also wanted to incorporate some mid-century modern design details, but still keep some of the home’s original Craftsman charm.
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“They love to cook, so we needed to rework the kitchen footprint and create a smarter use of the space that included extra counter space and plenty of added storage for their large coffee and tea collection,” Jennifer adds.
To get started, the Blythe Interiors team expanded the tight walkway into the kitchen, which created a better flow in the home overall and added tons of natural light.
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“We also reworked the kitchen’s footprint to create a smarter layout while maximizing storage space,” Jennifer says. “We removed the double stacked ovens on the left wall and replaced them with a gorgeous range and modern hood. By eliminating the stacked
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