This 1930s-dated home once held a dated kitchen that was disconnected from the rest of the home. The homeowners turned to Marisela Contreras of San Diego, Calif.-based Jackson Design and Remodeling to open and update the space while also respecting the original architecture.
The kitchen was originally separated from the living area by a wall and a laundry closet.
Since the dividing wall was also load-bearing, three posts were added to support the ceiling after removing the wall.
The kitchen and dining space are now unified with oak flooring and white paint.
The island makes a statement with the bold hood and the horizontal porcelain tile.
A strikingly tall faucet is the star of the new sink area, which also offers a place above it for the clients to display their travel finds.
Innovative storage options such as the corner folding door enable the homeowners to maximize the available space.
With wide aisles and plenty of open areas, the kitchen layout encourages entertaining and cooking.