Kitchen of the Week: Navy and Orange Offer Eclectic Chic in California

This family of four was moving from New York and wanted to bring their eclectic city style to their new San Francisco home. After opening up the kitchen and adjacent spaces into a free-flowing great room, designer Paige Loczi used warm grays, oranges and creams to complement the unique navy cabinetry. Topped off with a stunning counter-to-ceiling backsplash, this kitchen has a lively but luxurious look that would feel at home on either coast.

Kitchen at a Glance
Who lives here: A family of 4
Location: Diamond Heights neighborhood of San Francisco
Size: 400 square feet
Budget: $45,000 for tile, cabinets, lighting, furniture, banquette, countertops, sink and appliances. 

The clients had a clear vision for their home. "They wanted something eclectic and unique, but not fussy," says Loczi. A reclaimed wood table, industrial lighting and a color palette based onblue and orange mix textures and colors to create this look. 

BEFORE: The kitchen's close quarters initially made poor use of the home's spacious square footage. Moving two sets of wing walls and the pass-through between the kitchen and the dining room created a new, open great room with a flowing floor plan, and there's now a clear view to outdoors.

AFTER: The couple has two young daughters, so they wanted to use materials that were durable as well as beautiful. Caesarstone counters, which cost around $4,500, will stand up to wear and tear.

The custom-designed navy cabinets, which were a splurge at about $15,000, anchor the color palette. Loczi carefully worked in mixed materials, textures and tones to balance out the dark cabinets and stay consistent with the rest of the house.

A built-in banquette in the back turned the room into an eat-in kitchen. Raffia wall covering adds another element of texture. 

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