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.

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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.

Category Archives:Kitchens

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How to Buy a Kitchen

Understanding how much you’re going to pay for your kitchen and what you’re actually paying for.

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Before & After: Dramatic Redwood City Kitchen & Staircase Makeover

The customer wanted to create a stylish, bright space perfect for relaxing and entertaining alike.

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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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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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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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Planning Your Kitchen: Making Design Choices in the Right Order

A step-by-step guide to the kitchen design process that will save you time, money, and a huge headache.

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How to Design an Open Kitchen

The benefits of the open kitchen and living room are clear, but there are some drawbacks, too. Here’s how to design your kitchen right.

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Designer Lucile Glessner on the Return of Midcentury Modern

The Eichler—the Bay Area’s iconic Midcentury Modern home—offers a modern, natural aesthetic that appeals to many homebuyers.

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When Is the Best Time to Remodel Your Kitchen?

There’s a lot more to consider when planning a kitchen remodeling project than the weather outside.

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They Came for a Kitchen and Left with New Best Friends

Rich and Katie Heley came to European Cabinets & Design Studios for a modern Italian kitchen for their new home. What came next they say, was kismet.

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Bijou: More Than Meets the Eye

Aran Cucine’s Bijou collection uses high-tech processes to make porcelain kitchen cabinets in sustainable ways.

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Black, White & Blue: The Bay Area’s Top Kitchen Colors

Five Bay Area kitchen designers chime in with their picks for this year’s top kitchen color trends.

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Survey Shows Homeowners Favor Upscale Kitchen Features

As house prices begin to recover, homeowners are more willing to invest in higher-end home improvement projects, favoring upscale features and products for their kitchens.

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