Central Pacific Construction recently completed a kitchen remodel for a private Paso Robles residence. The project included a complete redesign and remodeling of the kitchen, its orientation to the rest of the home, new appliances, new cabinets, counters, flooring, lighting—everything that makes a kitchen remodel a rewarding experience for both the homeowner and contractor.

What’s the best way to remodel a kitchen?

When remodeling a kitchen of any size, the key takeaways include:

• Choose light neutral colors for most of the kitchen. Color can be added for accent, but classic neutral colors stand the test of time.
• Use an open floor plan that expands the dining area and incorporates the kitchen with the rest of the home.
• Vertical, accessible storage makes the kitchen more functional and easier to work in. Consider custom cabinetry for usual countertop appliances such as mixer, toaster, and coffee maker to maximize storage capacity and reduce countertop clutter.
• Smooth, neutral colored counters add clean, classic lines to the kitchen, make clean-up easier, and adding a seating area to one counter provides for versatile seating for meals, visiting, or even a place for kids’ activities.
• Under cabinet LED lighting brightens up work surfaces. Bright LED overhead lighting also brightens the kitchen and is a safety feature. Natural lighting from windows or a skylight is a plus, but depending on the floorplan, not always possible.
• Use kitchen flooring that is consistent with the adjoining spaces. Consistent flooring flows from room to room, adding spaciousness to the entire space, and helps make smaller spaces feel larger.
• Position the refrigerator, stove, dishwasher conveniently to minimize trips back and forth for preparing, cooking, and cleaning up.

Central Pacific Construction has been serving the general construction and kitchen remodel needs for Paso Robles and California’s Central Coast since 1997. The team’s experience and attention to detail is one of the reasons the company is the area’s top construction company. Their ability to combine solid construction and remodeling principles with functional and beautiful design is unparalleled.

Let’s take a look at the process that delivered the stunning results for one of the team’s most recent projects.

Kitchen remodeling, step-by-step

After finalizing the design plans and obtaining all of the necessary permits, the next step was to completely gut the kitchen and dining area to create the open kitchen and flow the homeowners wanted.

• Walls were removed to enlarge the space and a counter added for additional seating.
• The placement of new appliances, the sink, and new lighting fixtures required plumbing and electrical wiring to be redesigned and upgraded.
• New custom upper and lower cabinets were installed to meet the family’s meal preparation and storage needs, and to help keep the countertops decluttered.
• The colors chosen for the kitchen were neutral and bright, adding to the open design and reflecting the light from the fixtures as well as from the windows. The smooth countertops reflect the light and are also easier to clean than tiled and grouted counters.
• Lighting fixtures were installed to optimize under-cabinet lighting, overall lighting, and focused lighting over the open counter. Plus, removing walls took advantage of natural lighting from windows.
• The floorplan added efficiency for meal preparation and serving to both the dining area and the open counter. The open counter added space for buffet style food service for gatherings.
• The open kitchen design integrated the rest of the family space, including the living and dining rooms into a unit dedicated to dining, family activities, and entertaining.
• The consistent flooring joined the entire space into a single spacious family center.

Experts on the job

Since 1997, Central Pacific Construction has been the go-to general contractor for all types of residential and commercial construction. From new builds to remodeling, the Central Pacific team excels at commercial buildings, homes, apartments, restaurants, office buildings, retail, bathroom, and kitchen remodeling for Paso Robles and the entire Central Coast.

When you work with Central Pacific Construction you are ensured:

• Superior workmanship and meticulous attention to detail.
• Real people you can contact any time.
• A Better Business Bureau accreditation with an A+ rating, for your peace of mind.
• A reputation for excellent service and bold, stylish designs.
• A strong attention to detail and a meticulous work ethic.
• Work delivered on time and within budget.

The team is proud to be the top residential and commercial contractor in San Luis Obispo County, and always looks forward to taking on new projects.

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