Live Oak Remodel with a Shot of Bourbon

SANTA CRUZ GREEN BUILDERS  /  KITCHENS

REALITY vs. IDEA: The original sketch from the Interior Designer came to life in living color at this Live Oak home featuring a remodeled kitchen, primary bath, and custom woodwork and box-beams throughout the house.

White Oak cabinets are a mainstay in many modern and contemporary homes. But this project riffs on the popular design in a new and refreshing way. Rich Bourbon stained cabinets featuring wire mesh cabinet door panels and unlaquered brass fixtures, give this remodeled kitchen a refined and original look that’s not like the neighbors.

Distinct Yet Familiar

The warm, expressive character of the oak creates a strong foundation for the space that makes it feel like home. One of the kitchen’s most distinctive details is the use of wire mesh in select cabinet doors. The translucent panels break up the expanse of wood while offering a glimpse of what’s inside, adding a subtle layer of texture and visual interest.

Paired with the unlaquered brass hardware and and carefully selected finishes, these details give the kitchen a refined, almost furniture-like quality. That’s especially apparent in the distinctly shaped kitchen island, designed to perfectly fit the non-square space.

The result is a kitchen that combines familiar materials in an unexpected way, creating a space that is warm, sophisticated, and highly personal.

Explore More Photos From this Project