KITCHEN DESIGN GUIDE

This handy resource will help you get you started designing your dream kitchen and keep all the details organized to make the process as painless as possible.

NEW! OFFICE FURNITURE

We are proud to offer luxury Italian office furniture from Newform Uffocio.

bathroom vanities made in italy

IKON BY BMT BAGNI

A modern bathroom collection made up of simple geometric shapes and featuring integrated washbasins to create a lasting impression.

SIPARIO BY ARAN CUCINE

An innovative and minimalist kitchen created in collaboration with renowned Japanese designer Makio Hasuike.

MODERN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR DOORS

SYNUA BY OIKOS

An oversized security door on a unique vertical pivoting system for wider opening. Closed, the door sits flush with the wall.

CUSTOM CLOSETS

WALK-IN CLOSETS

Pianca offers custom-designed, walk-in closet solutions that combine functionality and beauty available in a variety of colors, textures, and materials.

CUSTOM STAIRCASES

HELIKA LUX BY CAST

Curved staircases custom-designed with wood, glass, stainless steel, or powder-coated iron steps and railings.

FLOORING

OXIMORO BY SKEMA

Natural, beautiful, sustainable engineered European oak flooring available in a variety of finishes, and thicknesses.

TREVI BY ARAN CUCINE

A classic Mediterranean kitchen drawing inspiration and elegance from the warm fragrances of the region.

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Meet Miracle Builders Group: A Full-Service Design-Build Firm

Our family is expanding, and we’re thrilled to introduce our latest addition: Miracle Builders Group, our subsidiary specializing in full-service, design-build projects.

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Modern Home Design Maximizes Space and Natural Light

Or, how to make your house bigger—without adding any square footage.

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California Bungalow Gets Modern Makeover

This home went from cramped to spacious—without changing the exterior footprint.

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How to Design an Instagrammable Kitchen

The kitchen isn’t just the heart and hub of activity in the home. These days, it’s also the backdrop for any number of drool-worthy creations.

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5 Essential Ingredients for a Great Home Office

A well-designed workspace is key to working from home.

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Stress-Free Home Remodeling Begins with Trust

The scope of this project expanded from the kitchen and bathrooms to include flooring, doors, and fireplaces. And the client couldn’t be happier with the process and the result.

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Whole Home Design, from Floorplan to Hardscape

Susan Bowen and Revital Kaufman-Meron focus their Cupertino design practice on integrating architecture, interior details, and outdoor living space.

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7 Kitchens Designed with the Mia Collection

You’ll love the design—and the price—of these one-of-a-kind kitchens.

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A Kitchen & Bath Contractor on Designing His Own Kitchen

Peter Pomianek says when you’re working for yourself, the possibilities are limitless.

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It Takes Courage to Design a Magnificent Kitchen

Technically a renovation, the structure of this Monte Sereno home was taken down to the footprint, with significant modifications including a large, open kitchen, new bathrooms, and an in-law unit.

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European Cabinets & Design Studios Earns 6th Best of Houzz Award

Over 40 million monthly unique users nominated the best home building, remodeling, and design professionals in North America and around the world.

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14 Must-Have Walk-In Closet Design Features

Add these design features to bring style, efficiency, and luxury to your walk-in closet—one of the most important spaces in your home.

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Interior Designer Toni DeWaal on Combining Ultra-Modern & Earthy Accents

The clients wanted to remodel their modest galley kitchen with ultra-modern Italian cabinets and work in some of their Asian accents.

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5 Exquisite Kitchens Designed with the Volare Collection

You’ll love these five very different modern kitchens (and one bathroom) designed with cabinets from the Aran Cucine Volare collection.

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An Interior Designer On Remodeling Her Own Kitchen

Lucile Glessner says remodeling her own Eichler kitchen has given her a better understanding of the emotional aspect of home design.

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Everything You Need to Know About Under Cabinet Lighting

5 reasons you want to have under cabinet lighting, plus how to navigate the myriad of options available.

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7 Tips for Choosing a Front Door

A comprehensive guide to choosing a new front door that will keep your family safe while increasing the value of your home and reducing your energy bill.

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Planning Your Kitchen: Designing a Better Kitchen Island

A kitchen island is a wonderful addition to any kitchen. Here’s how to determine the ideal island size and shape for your kitchen.

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How to Design the Perfect Powder Room

Key measurements, design tips, and ideas to create a beautiful and functional powder room for your home.

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European Cabinets Earns 5th Best Of Houzz Customer Service Award

Over 40 million monthly unique users annually nominate the best home building, remodeling, and design professionals in North America and around the world.

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Restored Midcentury Modern Home Wins Design Excellence Award

Two kitchens featuring cabinets from European Cabinets & Design Studios were recognized in the ASID CA Peninsula Chapter’s Design Excellence Award competition.

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Everything You Need to Know About Bathroom Design

Our step-by-step guide to designing your new bathroom will save you time, money, and hassle.

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Contemporary Kitchen Cabinets Compliment Home Design

The contemporary open kitchen in this new $11 million home in Palo Alto was designed to complement the living space, not be the focal point of it.

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Modern Design Brings Sex Appeal to East Bay Real Estate

This Beverly Hills-style home in the hills of Lafayette, CA, designed by award-winning architect Steven Kubitschek features panoramic views of Mt. Diablo and an expansive Italian kitchen.

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Architect Tali Hardonag Says, Let There Be Light

Palo Alto-based architect Tali Hardonag needed an open, modern kitchen for a down-to-the-foundation remodeling project that takes advantage of the natural California sunlight.

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How to Install a Spiral Staircase

A step-by-step illustration of how a custom spiral staircase gets installed.

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Saratoga Remodel Wins Professional Remodeler Award

This remodeling project in Saratoga, CA, earned a Bronze Award in Professional Remodeler magazine’s annual Design Awards.

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Custom Curved Staircase Offers Grand Solution for Modern Home

European Cabinets & Design Studios designed this custom staircase with a unique curve for a new home in Saratoga.

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Modern Kitchen Cabinets Offer a Streamlined Look and Maximum Storage

Industrial designer Karim Rashid has designed two kitchens for Rastelli Cucine, the latest venture from Aran Cucine owner Renzo Rastelli.

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7 Simple Renovation Projects to Spruce Up Your Home

Do-it-yourself ideas that won’t break the bank.

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ECDS Kitchen Cabinets Earn Remodeling Gold Award

European Cabinets & Design Studios supplied cabinets for a kitchen remodeling project in a single-story mid-century modern home by architect Tali Hardonag.

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ECDS Earns “Best of Houzz” for Customer Satisfaction

European Cabinets & Design Studios earned the “Best of Houzz” award for customer satisfaction for the second year in a row.

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