Carmel

2023
Carmel-By-The-Sea, CA
2,500 SQ. FT.

Our clients’ 1940s house in Carmel, not far from the beach, had been added onto in different phases decades apart. Much of the layout did not make sense at all. Now was the time to re think it and give it a new life.

How it all started

Let's move the kitchen! That's what we said when we took a look at the layout. The back door most frequently used landed in the kitchen, but upon crossing that threshold, you were right in front of the fridge, Grand Central of said narrow Kitchen, with no space and certainly no coat closet.

Cozy living room with exposed wood beams, chandelier, beige sofa, floral chair, wooden table, and stone fireplace.
Modern kitchen with wood beams, blue tile backsplash, open shelving on island, and a brown dog lying on floor.
Empty room with wooden floor, stone fireplace, two windows with blinds, wooden ceiling beams, and skylight.
Kitchen with wood cabinets, stainless steel refrigerator and stove, and a small counter extension.

How it came together

Bright kitchen with wooden cabinetry, marble island, sunflowers in glass vase, and large windows.

We closed off the main entry with a new kitchen and created a real entry where the old one was. Keeping that back door where it was, we created a new entry space completely reprogramming the layout. There was an awkward and steep stair. By designing a two square foot addition, we straightened out and landed a new stair into the new entry area. The rest of the house was also remodeled.

Modern kitchen sink with chrome faucet, wooden cabinets, blue tile backsplash, and windows showing greenery.
Modern kitchen with stainless steel stove, red knobs, black kettle, wooden utensils, and blue tile backsplash.
Modern entryway with vertical wooden slats, wooden door, stairs, and several shoes on the floor.
Modern kitchen with wood cabinets, blue backsplash, island with dishes, dining nook, and a dog lying on floor.
Interior stair railing with black metal design in front of large window showcasing trees and a blue shed outside.
Modern interior with wood ceiling, built-in cabinets, large window showing greenery outside, and sculptures.
Modern bathroom with gray countertop, white cabinets, blue tiled shower, and glass shower door.Wooden stairs visible through large window on blue house siding with rocks and tree outside.
Modern house with triangular wood-paneled upper facade, gray walls, and a wooden garage door.

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