Spanish Kensington

This Spanish style home is situated in a quaint and historic neighborhood in San Diego. Because the home no longer fit the needs of the client, an active family with two young kids, they decided to embark on a major renovation and addition instead of moving to the ‘burbs.

The project included an expanded kitchen footprint and an additional bedroom and bathroom on the second floor.

In designing the kitchen, we wanted to preserve the original Spanish style while bringing in a more modern and clean color palette. We played with a strong contrast between historic and modern design throughout the space by accentuating the original arched windows, putting in a top-of-the-line chef’s kitchen, and complimenting the monochromatic color scheme with layered finds and rugs throughout. We also made this kitchen very easy to clean with the selection of finishes – a top priority for this family with young kids.

The two bathrooms have a smaller footprint, which allowed us to extend our budget with tile selections. The kids’ bathroom is playful, yet classic with a Carrara marble floor and simple cement tiles on the walls. The primary bath is more classic and timeless, and marries well with the overall architecture of the home.