Client snapshot: I have a client in San Francisco’s Sunset District — Sarah. Her kitchen was only 6 feet wide. We did just three things: tall cabinets to the ceiling, a drawer-style dishwasher, and a rolling prep cart. She texted me that night: “My kitchen... Continue reading

My core belief: A small kitchen doesn’t have to equal daily frustration. With realistic planning, smart design choices, and honest compromises, a small kitchen can become a functional, even comfortable, heart of your home. As a kitchen designer with two decades of experience — and... Continue reading

When you redesign your kitchen, it’s easy to focus on what you see — cabinet doors, finishes, hardware, countertops. But the real work happens behind the scenes: the cabinet box (aka carcass) — the hidden structure that holds up everything. As a kitchen designer with... Continue reading

When you plan a kitchen remodel, it’s easy to get excited about cabinet doors, colors, countertops, and hardware. But some of the most important parts — the ones that affect how you live every day — are often overlooked: the toe kick at the bottom... Continue reading

When people shop for a new home, great natural light is almost always on their wish list. But once location, price, school district, and the age of the home all come into play, most buyers end up compromising somewhere — and the kitchen is often... Continue reading

A kitchen does not need to be huge. What matters is whether it works well. Everyone understands this, yet a lot of kitchens still feel awkward to use. The main reason is that many people do not know how to plan a good layout or... Continue reading

For small homes, renovation itself can already take a lot of effort. Unlike large homes where layout and functions can follow more standard plans, small spaces require more thought. Among all the tasks, the kitchen is often one of the most challenging parts of the... Continue reading

In recent years, many customers have come to us with their own renovation notes, hoping to get some guidance. Some want us to help adjust their layout, while others simply want to know if their budget makes sense. What they all have in common is... Continue reading

When you dream of a new kitchen — maybe open-concept, gleaming white, or cozy and farmhouse-style — it’s easy to get caught up in door styles, colors, hardware and countertops. But one of the most important decisions often happens “behind the scenes”: the cabinet construction... Continue reading