This Dated Yellow-Toned Kitchen Gets an Airy Craftsman Refresh

""When I first got to this home, the kitchen had three different espresso makers, glasses for absolutely every occasion, and multiple drawers devoted to the art of Tupperware," says Tosti. "It was literally lived in by the hostess with the mostess.""

""The kitchen felt small, dark, and claustrophobic," says Tosti. "Nothing operated well, from the layout to the actual cabinetry. The cooktop was in a corner with very little counter space, and there was no [built-in] island. The cabinets were a dated yellow that clashed with the taupe tones of the travertine floors.""

""The goal was to create something that felt big and bright and happy yet didn't feel overcrowded with built-ins and cabinets, but provided a home for every piece of cookware and cutlery as well as some extra space to grow the collection," says Tosti. "The homeowner is a collector of fun and unique things, and we didn't want her to feel like she had to give that up in order to have a beautiful kitchen.""

A large 1978 California kitchen suffered from poor flow, dated finishes, and a claustrophobic feel despite abundant entertaining ware. Overbearing cabinets, mismatched yellow cabinetry and taupe travertine floors, a cornered cooktop with minimal counter space, and absence of a built-in island reduced functionality. The homeowners kept extensive cookware, glassware, and collectors' items and wanted a brighter, more open kitchen that still accommodated their collections. The redesign prioritized creating a big, happy, and bright environment that avoided excessive built-ins while providing organized storage, improved layout, and space for future additions.

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