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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White G-Shaped Kitchen & Bathroom Remodel with Custom Cabinetry in Irvine

We helped an Irvine family make their home feel brighter and fresher with renovations throughout the house, including the living, bathroom, and kitchen.

Before

Prior to demolition, this kitchen was old and generic. With outdated oak cabinets, mismatching appliances, and busily patterned flooring, it was hardly easy on the eyes. One great feature was the large greenhouse-style window section with a view of the yard. Thanks to that, the kitchen had the potential to be beautifully airy and bright. The living room and adjacent bathroom was also in much need of a facelift.

Restructuring

The clients decided to keep the original G-shaped layout in order to maximize the amount of counter space and storage. We started by knocking out all of the old cabinetry and replacing it with custom-built constructions that made a more efficient use of the space available. Euro face & frame style cabinets in paint grade maple feature both Jianas and Shaker doors. They were given a Straight White finish. To add to the pristine look, we topped the cabinets with subtle Marble Express countertops in Galaxy White. Much of the wall surface in the kitchen was covered with a tile backsplash, specifically Eleganza tiles in Vivaldi Winter - a cool dove gray. We relaid the flooring with planks from the Johnson Hardwood Pacific Coast series in the Palisades finish to give the neutral-toned kitchen a warm base. This hardwood was extended through the living room, and into the bathroom as well. The corner cabinet was taken out of the living room, freeing up the space for seating. We refaced the old stone fireplace with sleek, modern Metalwood Argento tiles. In the bathroom, we kept things simple by installing a dark corner cabinet for the sink, with the same marbled surface as the kitchen.  

Appliances

In order to give the kitchen a neater appearance than it originally had, it was important to select matching appliances. The client opted for a stainless steel theme. We installed an LG 3 Door French Door Refrigerator to be flush with the cabinetry. A GE Profile 30” Free-Standing Gas Range was topped with a Kobe Premium Wall Mount Hood. Next to the Blanco Diamond Super Single Dual Mount Sink was placed a stainless steel dishwasher with a minimalistic design.   If you’d like to enliven your home in Irvine or another part of Orange County, contact us today. APlus Interior Design and Remodeling is a trusted contractor of the region with a reputation for delivering only the best results.      

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Transitional Style Gray & White G-Shaped Kitchen Remodel with Custom Cabinets in Trabuco Canyon

The owners of this Trabuco Canyon home saw the potential for great design in their kitchen, and called on APlus to help make their vision a reality. Read on to learn how we transformed this kitchen into a sleek, transitional masterpiece.  

Before

The former kitchen was small and L-shaped, with bright yellow walls and basic white cabinets. This setup may have looked cheery enough with proper lighting, but the dim illumination of this kitchen gave it a sallow tinge. There was so much more space to be made use of, but the old construction and layout just didn’t take advantage of it.

Restructuring

We did a complete overhaul on this kitchen. Every bit of the old construction was demolished, making room for a 100% new design. We custom built new Euro style maple cabinets in a G-shape that outlined the entirety of the kitchen, giving the space unity and providing ample storage. The new cabinets flaunt 3” Shaker doors, and a clean Straight White paint finish. Atop the cabinets we set 1 ½” bevel edged Pental Quartz counters in a Coastal Grey Polished hue. To complement the cool slate gray coloring of the new countertops, we installed new full-height tile backsplashes on all of the free wall space with Bedrosians tiles in “Surf” from the Hamptons collection. An accent backsplash was placed above the cooking range, composed of Lunada Bay tiles in stone & pewter. A bar area was made out of the cabinets and counter at the edge of the kitchen. To accommodate the client’s wine collection, we built a wine-rack into the outer side of the cabinetry beneath the bar, as well as wine-rack shelving to the right on the opposite side of the kitchen’s entry. For our finishing touch, we fixed the kitchen’s lighting problem by adding plenty of modern recessed lighting in the ceiling.  

Appliances

Beneath the bright window we put in a Shaw’s Fireclay Apron Sink by Rohl, creating a simple yet beautiful focal point. To its right is a Bosch 24” Bar Handle Dishwasher. Continuing in this direction, you’ll find the Bosch 36” Stainless Steel Cooktop with Touch Controls, and a matching hood overhead. Next to it is a stylish KithenAid Wine Cellar Refrigerator set within the cabinetry. A KitchenAid Architect Series II Built-In Combination Oven rests on the far side of the kitchen, just across from the LG 3 Door French Door Refrigerator. All appliances have a stainless steel finish. Are you interested in renovating the kitchen of your Orange County home? Get in touch with our team of professional contractors and interior designers today! Please also take a look at our wonderful client that talks about her experience with APlus & let us show her beautiful new kitchen!  

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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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Irvine Transitional Black and White U-Shaped Kitchen and Home Remodel with Custom Cabinets

The transformation of this gorgeous Irvine home shows that working with a monochromatic palette can be just as bold, fresh, and exciting as redecorating with a rainbow of colors.

Before

Originally, this home was the wrong type of neutral: the plain, lackluster kind. Our client desired to switch to the other end of the neutral spectrum, opting for a sleek, can’t go wrong style with a few unexpected touches.  

Restructuring

We started by ripping out the tacky white linoleum flooring and replacing it with Johnson Hardwood’s English Pub Series hand-scraped flooring in a dark and rustic Hickory Rye finish. Then, we knocked down the dividing wall between the kitchen and dining space, opening up the U-shaped layout to create a free and airy flow. In this demo process, we also took out the old windows and replaced them with high-end sliding windows. New cabinets were built with a Euro & Face Frame construction out of beautiful paint grade maple wood, and given 3” Shaker style doors. We painted the main cabinets and the newly built bench at the end of the expanded room in a Swiss Coffee finish, and went with an Espresso finish for the island. The hard rock melamine interiors of all the cabinets were painted to match exteriors, and light rails were installed behind the cabinet doors, maintaining a polished look down to the smallest of details. In select cabinets, elegant frosted glass panels were set in the doors as well. Just as with the cabinets, the client decided on duo colors for the countertops as well. 1 ½” straight edge Pental Quartz countertops were chosen, in a black Grigio finish for the main surfaces, and a white Lattice finish for the island. The same countertops were also used in the newly renovated bathrooms.     The bathrooms take on the same style as the kitchen, with a monochromatic color palette and minimalistic design. Each of the showers have Metal Wood Argento and Metal Wood Platino tiles, with matching tiles for bathroom floors. The Downstairs guest bathroom is the exception, having Eleganza’s gray Eramosa Grigio tile floors. For the final touch in this home, we revamped the staircases and railings with fresh paint and thick, high-contrast moldings. The result is a bold, crisp look that pulls the entire decorative theme of the house together.

Appliances

In the kitchen, the client chose to go with all new stainless steel appliances from Bosch. Beneath the 36” Under Cabinet Range Hood is a Bosch 800 Series 36” Gas Cook-top with 5 burners, and to the right, a Bosch 800 Series 24” Bar Handle Dishwasher. From the same series is a 4.7 cu. ft. Single Oven, which is embedded flush with the cabinetry beneath the Bosch 15 Amp Microwave Oven. Spruce up your home with a remodel by Orange County professional contractors, APlus Interior Design and Remodeling. You’ll enjoy results just as striking as that of this stylish Santa Ana home renovation.

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