Venue - Kitchen Transformations to Inspire You

Remodeled Moraga Kitchen Features Bold, Blue Range

2018-07-11T19:23:00-07:00

A royal blue range may seem out there. But look how perfectly gorgeous it is with white cabinets and countertops. Brass accents and wood floors balance the cool blue & white.

If a painted enamel range isn't your thing, here are other ways to make a strong statement when you remodel your kitchen:

Big, Bold Light Fixtures. Instead of mini pendants over your island choose an 18- to 24-inch pendant. Or, plan enough room for sconces flanking the window above your sink.
Graphic Wall Paper. Yes, you can (and should) hang wallpaper in your kitchen. It adds, color, pattern & texture. Be smart about it, of course. Vinyl wallpapers are tougher than paper-based ones. And, don't hang wallpaper next to your sink or range.
Out-of-the-Box Backsplash. We all love white subway tile. But, tile is available in an almost endless array of colors and shapes. I put a lavender tile in a display at our studio, and it looks fantastic. No one thought it would, but it does.
A Splash of Color with Paint. I wasn't going to mention paint because it seems obvious, but...it is the fastest and most budget-friendly way to add a bold splash of color.

Don't forget that bold moves in interior design need to be counterbalanced by simpler, calmer elements. If you're working with a designer (like yours truly), she'll help with that. If not, just lead with one or two "star" finishes or fixtures and let the rest be "supporting cast."

Jackie Lopey embraced her creativity and passion over 10 years ago when she left her corporate job in San Francisco to become an interior designer. Since then she has worked with over a hundred satisfied clients transforming hundreds of rooms, and Jackie’s reputation now precedes her as one of the top Certified Interior Designers in the East Bay.

She has a keen eye for detail and uniquely intuits her clients wants and needs. If you want a home that is breathtaking and deeply personal, Jackie Lopey and her team at Venue are the experts you need to talk to.

Same Old Cabinets, Brand New Look - Walnut Creek

2017-09-02T17:47:00-07:00

Do you want the look of a new kitchen without the expense of replacing the cabinets or moving the plumbing and electrical connections? Our clients, a retired couple in Walnut Creek, did.

So, we created this timeless look with paint. We integrated a new island and some new wall cabinets into the existing cabinet layout. We also replaced the flooring, appliances, countertops, and backsplash. Read on for more pictures and tips on how to create this look.

The sides and top of the old refrigerator were exposed. (Nothing ruins the look of a white kitchen like seeing the black sides of the refrigerator!) So, before painting the cabinets, we covered the sides of the refrigerator with wood panels and put a fridge depth cabinet above. New crown molding unites the cabinets, old and new.

Do you like this clean, crisp look? To achieve it, pair white cabinets with off-white walls and a light wood floor. The medium tone quartz countertop and black pulls and knobs add interest. The grass window shade offers privacy but still lets light in.

Your island doesn't have to match the rest of your cabinets. We added this island. It's alder with a subtle stain and has just enough room for two to eat or enjoy a cup of coffee. The wall cabinets between the two tall pantries are also new and match the island.

Interested in this look for your kitchen? Give us a call. Not only will we make your kitchen beautiful, but we'll also make the remodeling process a whole lot easier. All of our projects are based on a comprehensive design plan, detailed construction drawings, our proprietary budgeting model and are managed with a zeal that borders on obsessive-compulsiveness.

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Jackie Lopey embraced her creativity and passion over 10 years ago when she left her corporate job in San Francisco to become an interior designer. Since then she has worked with over a hundred satisfied clients transforming hundreds of rooms, and Jackie’s reputation now precedes her as one of the top Certified Interior Designers in the East Bay.

She has a keen eye for detail and uniquely intuits her clients wants and needs. If you want a home that is breathtaking and deeply personal, Jackie Lopey and her team at Venue are the experts you need to talk to.

A Kitchen for a Couple Who Love to Cook In Lafayette, California

2016-03-31T15:41:00-07:00

Do you love to cook?

I do, and I love to design kitchens for people who share that love. That was the case with this Lafayette kitchen. Our clients enjoy cooking every day and frequently entertain large groups of family and friends. We transformed their cramped, dark kitchen into an open airy space that's ideal for entertaining.

Before & After

Before, this kitchen was small! The cooktop was on the right wall putting the cook right in the middle of a walkway. The u-shaped layout made it difficult for the husband and wife to cook together without bumping into each other. And, the dark brown beams were making the room feel shorter than it really is.

The new kitchen is L-shaped with an island allowing multiple cooks to easily work around one another. After removing the brown beams, the ceiling appears to soar. To keep the room feeling open, we stopped the cabinets short of the ceiling. Graceful crown molding finishes the tops of the cabinets.

Eight Different Tiles in the Backsplash

A gorgeous backsplash was on our client's must-have list. A mix of eight different handmade encaustic tiles delivered the rich, textured look the client was after.

The only exterior wall in this kitchen is a series of doors opening onto a beautiful backyard entertaining space. So, in an unusual move, we put the sink on an inside wall. No one wants to feel like their nose is against the wall when they're washing dishes! So, we built a 4" niche into the wall behind the sink and tiled it in. It adds extra breathing space behind the sink and gives the dishwasher something nice to look at.

The Great Outdoors, the Great Room & the Living Room

Our clients have a big family and lots of friends. They also love to be outside and have a large, beautifully landscaped yard. We needed to make it easy to move between the kitchen, an adjacent sitting area, the yard, and the living and dining room.

The room already had one eight-foot sliding door. We replaced it with a sixteen-foot center-draw slider and added a second set of doors and a fixed window. Now that entire side of the room is open to the outdoors.

Opposite the sliding doors and centered on them is a new opening to the living and dining room. Our clients rarely used the living room before the remodel. It was not connected to the kitchen, so they didn't sit there on an everyday basis. At parties, no one really wanted to go into the living room because it was too far away from the fun.

Struggling with a difficult kitchen layout? Give us a call. Not only will we make your kitchen beautiful, but we'll also make the remodeling process a whole lot easier. All of our projects are based on a comprehensive design plan, detailed construction drawings, our proprietary budgeting model and are managed with a zeal that borders on obsessive-compulsiveness.