Gina and her partner Max have redesigned a small house in San Francisco, and while every inch of the house has been renovated, the kitchen was the best transformation. The kitchen, one of the most oppressive points of the house, has been transformed into an open kitchen by removing the inner wall between it and the room.
“THE RESULT IS A PERFECT OPEN CONCEPT”
Gina writes about the transformation: “By combining the kitchen, dining and living room, a perfect open concept was created. Comfortable and above all functional. I love walking down the typically long San Francisco corridor (usually seen in Edwardian and Victorian homes) and stepping into this expansive, light-filled space that suddenly greets you. “
“Before our remodel, some room sizes were a bit odd and the house was cramped – after the remodel we felt 50 percent clearer views because we only removed a few interior walls. In a city as expensive as San Francisco, utilizing every square inch of a floor plan is really important—there’s no wasted space. “
NOW YOU CAN SPEND TIME IN THIS ENVIRONMENT AFTER BREAKFAST
“When we bought our house, we wanted to do what we call ‘stoop brunch.’ We had breakfast in the kitchen and then met up front to eat and chat. Since our renovation we like to host both breakfast and dinner. “(Pre-Covid, of course!)
“We entertain people when we can – sometimes our busy schedules (and those of our friends) mean we end up spending a few weeks without friends, but it’s always pleasant when we meet up on the big peninsula and start making snacks . (Again, this was before Covid.)
“We knew the kitchen was the heart of our home and our new layout makes it the focal point of our main living space.”
The transformation story of the veteran kitchen! Here’s the before and after
Seasonal novelty on the balcony with before and after photos