Welcome! If you’re visiting for the first time or found me through the One Room Challenge, I’m so glad you’re here! I'm Samia Verbist, a French Interior Designer and owner of Samia Verbist Interior Design, a design studio based in Southern California. I'm participating for the first time in this amazing challenge, and I am really proud to reveal my Coastal Chic Kitchen Remodel!
This week is THE final week! It’s time to show you the result of a lot of planning to design a kitchen to die for if you love turquoise color and coastal chic style! I'm so excited to share how the kitchen has transformed!
But first, let's have a little refresher on how the kitchen was before I transformed it into a unique and stunning Coastal chic room!
As you can see, it was dark, not so much light in this room! The cabinet is made of good wood quality. The floor plan was perfect, except for two different levels on the countertop: a lower breakfast table with regular chairs on one side and a higher bar with bar stools on the other. This kitchen was more than 20 years old. It was time for a significant refresh!
For the color of the cabinets, I chose a beautiful turquoise green color, "Bali 702," from Benjamin Moore, to bring the coastal touch and the ocean vibe to the kitchen. The house is near the Pacific ocean, so it makes sense to fetch this vibe! I really lo e this color, it is fresh and bright! If your cab nets are good wood quality, it can be a good idea to paint them. Keing the cabinets saves money on both new cabinets and associated labor. The question then is: which color? Depending on your personality, your house's style, the room's lights, and the kitchen's size. All of which are essential factors to have in mind. Don't be shy and dare color!!!
The original white tile backsplash was replaced with a stunning honed Calacatta gold marble stone with thin gold aluminum strip accents from GBI Tile & Stone Inc. It adds an extra spark of detail and enriches the kitchen! Impressive, isn't it?
The sink and faucet is part of the remodel and need to fit with all the design line. For the faucet, I chose a polished brass pulldown from the Royden Collection by Signature Hardware. I found a matching disposal flange and sink strainer at Kohler. If you want to do "gold", go for it, it's stunning and fabulous!
I wanted an under-mount sink to keep the pure line of the countertop, my choice was a composite granite with low-divide equal double basin in white from MR Direct. Pure design, stain-resistant, and so easy to clean!
The cabinets didn't require any handles, but I decided to add gold handles for an added touch of style. After some research, I found the perfect ones on Etsy, a great store HookedPullMeKnob with a large selection of pulls, knobs, etc. I used the high polished luxury gold cabinet pulls and knobs. Simple, elegant, and stylish!
You may have noticed that top cabinets were painted white. This added more light to the kitchen and brought more personality in a less conventional fashion.
Lighting. Before the project, the kitchen possessed only recessed lights. A good way to add more personality to your kitchen is to add some stylish pendant lights. Tip: Conversion kits exist so you can reuse the recessed light base and limit electrical work.
I wanted to keep the floor plan open between the dining room and the kitchen, so I chose something light and bright like glass pendants. I selected the model Possini Euro from Lamp Plus which reminds me of a wine carafe...
I lived in Bordeaux (France), a well-known area for wine (Saint-Emillion, Pessac-Leognan, Saint Estèphe, etc...). Those pendants make a statement!
Now, the countertopThese is a giant piece, and another big step in the kitchen remodel!
My choice is a gold calacatta quartz from Di Franco Stone Specialist. This is a masterpiece in the kitchen. I love the flow of the veins. Quartz is a non-porous, germ-free product that doesn’t require sealing or waxing, and cleaning is a breeze with hot water, soap, and a sponge. It also stands up extremely well against cuts, heat, and abrasions, and is virtually stain-resistant. That makes it undeniably great in the kitchen!
A final touch: the counter stools. I fell in love with the Dayna counter stool from Ballard Designs. I've been captivated by the sophisticated soul of Chinese Chippendale styling. Solid beech wood frames are artisan crafted with classic fretwork hand-finished with bamboo-inspired turnings. It brings the final coastal touch to the kitchen!
So now its time for the Big Reveal! Like fireworks, this is the time for the "Bouquet Final".
So, this is done, 6 weeks of a makeover for a kitchen remodel! Now, It is time to relax and celebrate!
I would like to thank Linda Weinstein and all the One Room Challenge team for the opportunity to be a guest participant. I also would like to say thank you to my mentor Veronica Solomon who inspired me to participate! It was a fantastic adventure and I am so grateful to share it with all of you!
Special Thanks to Ning Wong for the fantastic photos of this project!
I hope you had as much fun as I did following this six-week makeover!
It was a great experience. And I don't about you, but I LOVE this Coastal Chic Kitchen!
See you next year for the next One Room Challenge in Spring 2020!
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Your Dedicated French Interior Designer
Samia Verbist
You can revisit the first 5 weeks here:
Another special Thanks to Ernie, my painter, Josh, my contractor, Toni, and Gabriela di Franco, my stone company.
A last special Thanks to all my suppliers: Ballard Designs, Benjamin Moore, Samsung, Signature Hardware, GB Tile, HookedPullMeKnob, Kohler, MR Direct, Possini Euro, and Lamp Plus.
Please stop by and check out both the featured designers and also the guest participants to see their final room reveals.
Here are the links of all the suppliers:
http://www.mrdirectint.com/?utm_term=mr%20direct&utm_campaign=Text+-+MR+Direct&utm_source=adwords&utm_medium=ppc&hsa_acc=3584764725&hsa_cam=142294505&hsa_grp=10579164905&hsa_ad=35312493185&hsa_src=g&hsa_tgt=kwd-4276945382&hsa_kw=mr%20direct&hsa_mt=b&hsa_net=adwords&hsa_ver=3&gclid=Cj0KCQiA-4nuBRCnARIsAHwyuPq_K-n6yjLehvHC6PdM2eXguZItTotcX7uKU1ItFHisfm2gKLuWLb4aAixJEALw_wcB
For the decor:
Photos by Ning Wong Studios