Beverly Hills Blue Spanish

This 1929 Spanish Revival residence underwent a targeted remodel centered on the kitchen and entryway, addressing years of inefficient circulation and limited connectivity. Through careful spatial reorganization, the kitchen was opened to light, views, and daily family life while remaining grounded in the home’s historic fabric.

Beverly Hills Blue Spanish

Year
2021
Size
3,080 sq ft
Location
Beverly Hills, CA

Services
Renovation & Remodeling
The design focuses on untangling a series of cramped transitional spaces between the entry, kitchen, and rear patio. By relocating key functions and extending the kitchen footprint, the project establishes a clear, intuitive flow that supports contemporary living without compromising the home’s original character.

Design Goals

  • Improve circulation between the entry, kitchen, and rear yard
  • Expand the kitchen’s functionality without disrupting the home’s historic integrity
  • Increase natural light and visual connection to outdoor spaces
  • Create dedicated zones within the kitchen to support family routines
  • Integrate new elements that feel original to the Spanish Revival architecture

Project Key Features & Highlights

Interior Details
  • Reorganization of the entry-to-kitchen circulation to eliminate cramped transitional spaces
  • Relocation of the powder room from the kitchen zone to improve flow and usability
  • Extension of the kitchen footprint to create an L-shaped plan with space for a breakfast table
  • New window openings providing light and visual connection to the rear patio
  • Defined kitchen “stations” supporting cooking, baking, casual seating, and entertaining
  • Custom built-in hutch anchoring the breakfast nook and providing display storage
Materials & Custom Elements
  • Custom blue kitchen cabinetry set against glazed Spanish tile
  • Slender quartz-topped island with integrated seating
  • Porcelain farmhouse sink centered beneath a reconfigured window composition
  • Custom walnut built-in hutch for displaying hand-painted ceramics
  • Walnut cabinetry with refined detailing consistent with the home’s period character
Craftsmanship Notes
  • Kitchen expansion achieved through precise spatial reallocation rather than structural addition
  • Cabinetry and built-ins detailed to align with original Spanish Revival proportions
  • Window modifications carefully composed to maintain symmetry and balance
  • Tile selections calibrated to complement existing historic finishes
  • New work integrated to feel cohesive with the home’s original architecture