Snyder Kitchen, Oakland, California

This 1930's home had good bones but an outdated kitchen that was not in keeping with the Tudor-style of the original home. Architecturally, walls were removed between the foyer and breakfast nook and between the kitchen and dining room. All these openings were designed to match the original arched opening between the living and dining areas. The breakfast nook was outfitted with a custom-leaded feature window to match a similar window in the living area.

Granite countertops are featured in the kitchen. Custom tiles were crafted from the leftover counter granite and inset into the floor for an integrated look that reflects the old world charm of the original residence. 45° countertops offset one another, the microwave in one corner and the refrigerator opposite. Custom cabinets were painted for a traditional look with glass and pewter pulls to match the granite and leaded glass upper cabinets. Sparkling Murano glass light fixtures in the kitchen complement the pewter fixture in the breakfast nook.