Valley Mission

— Kitchen-led remodel of the home's main living spaces, Central Valley, CA

What began as a kitchen remodel became a larger transformation of the home's main living areas. Flooring expanded beyond the kitchen into the living room, office, hallway, and entry; a gas fireplace was added; skylights were brought into the kitchen; and the entry was reframed into a more open, gracious arrival point.

The design direction balanced rustic Mexican modernism, Italian Tuscan influence, and a lighter modern sensibility. From across the room the cabinetry nearly recedes into the architecture — walls and cabinets share a similar tone, so the kitchen sits quietly within the open space. Up close, the details unfold: custom V-groove paneling on the island, slab fronts, and solid bronze hardware that will keep developing with age.