This kitchen was taken from outdated to modern with a minimalist approach to both the design and the budget.  By keeping the layout functionally the same and the appliances in their existing locations, we were able to allot more of the budget to the custom-designed cabinets.  A back-painted glass backsplash reinforces the clean, uncluttered effect, as do the integrated cabinets handles.  Hiding the laundry behind floor-to-ceiling doors mounted on a heavy-duty track also kept the appliances where they were but moved them out of sight.  The finishing touches of a calligraphy scroll and a vase made by a local Japanese pottery studio complete the room. 

After 25+ years in their San Francisco home, this couple was ready to update the original bath and powder rooms that had seen better days.  This project is still underway, so stay tuned for some dazzling shots once construction is finished.