Urban Home Remodeling

Modern Chic

The front entry and adjacent kitchen establish the California home's design theme. Natural materials dominate, starting with the original red oak hardwood floors, which were refinished in a lighter shade to offset the espresso-stained alder cabinets and tan-brown granite countertops in the kitchen. The homeowners wanted to keep the stone, colors, and palette consistent throughout the space. The galvanized-steel stair surround complements stainless-steel appliances in the kitchen.