09/05/2026
People often assume our work is all grand, sweeping kitchens, but honestly, some of my favorite projects are this scale. This one, in San Francisco, is a perfect example of why charm matters just as much as scale.
The whole layout is open plan, and the cabinetry feels more like furniture than fitted millwork. I love the offset open shelving here especially, it’s a small decision, but it keeps things visually interesting while staying completely functional.
I loved that the client also chose to lean into real color, a pale, blushy lavender finish, with the molding on the door panels picked out in a slightly different shade. It’s subtle, but it adds so much character.
Another favorite detail is the island. It reads as a true freestanding piece of furniture, deep storage drawers and all, rather than a built-in block. And along one wall, we built out a full run of storage and refrigeration, pantry space straight through to a broom closet, everything a kitchen this size actually needs.
Charming, functional, and full of personality. Proof that scale was never the point.
Would you go bold with color on your cabinetry, or keep it more neutral? 🧐 Let me know your take.
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CP Designer | Beth Kupper