Tour Our San Antonio TX Modern Kitchen Remodel

I love a good before and after, and this kitchen that we completed for our client in San Antonio is one for the books.

Modern elegance meets functionality in this San Antonio kitchen makeover, featuring sleek wooden cabinetry, a striking marble countertop, and a contemporary chandelier.

A bit of a backstory:

We worked with this client a few years ago on a new build in Richmond, TX where we furnished every square inch of their over 5500sf home.

Sophisticated dining room design from a 2019 Richmond, Texas project, featuring modern furnishings and artistic decor elements.

Our client, who lived in Kenya for a few years owned a vast collection of art and furnishings, and we introduced a very textured, earth-toned color palette to incorporate their collections.

Imagine how excited we were when we got the call late last year that they were relocating to San Antonio for a great career advancement move.

Our client located a beautiful 7800+ square foot home in a very private neighborhood that was custom built back in 2005. Although it had great bones and impeccable construction, it was definitely time for an update.

Elegant stone estate featuring a charming arched entryway, surrounded by lush greenery and mature trees.

Our clients enlisted the team at Noel Consulting - Clint Noel and Chuck Dues as the GC's to undertake the full gut renovation of every part of the house, while we focused on the full interior design, selection of materials & finishes and fully furnishing the home using as many pieces from the Richmond house as possible.

This is where we started with the kitchen.

You can tell that in its heyday, this kitchen was a showstopper, but unfortunately the layout did not work for us, and it needed an upgrade.

Kitchen - BEFORE. Image Via Zillow

Kitchen - BEFORE. Image Via Zillow

Our client had double islands in the home we furnished in Richmond TX, and I immediately saw the opportunity to create a similar layout in this space.

This would mean removing the peninsula and wall on the left side of the kitchen and moving the fridge to the opposite wall.

After engaging an architect and structural engineer, it was determined that it was best to leave the wall as it was or create a column. Column it is then because that wall had to go!

You can see below in our rendering, that we designed the kitchen without the wall and column. That's where we were going with that. Without the wall, the kitchen would open up to a bar area and pantry across the hallway, making the kitchen just a bit more functional.

Believe it or not, the old kitchen served as the inspiration for the new kitchen......well, kinda!

I imagined that the hood design was quite the focal point 18 years ago when the home was built, and I wanted to keep that same importance to the wall, minus the heaviness.

Elegant modern kitchen rendering showcasing a minimalist design with a quartzite-topped island, wooden bar stools, geometric pendant lights, and sleek cabinetry in a spacious setting.

I have always wanted to incorporate a plaster hood in a kitchen, and this was the perfect opportunity.

I played around with a few different hood styles, and landed on this one incorporating the gracious lines that give a nod to the homes' architecture.

You can see from the rendering that I wanted to add a bit of a playful twist to the seriousness of the hood, and the initial Ann Sacks marble tile selection was definitely going to deliver on that. In the end, we went with the beautiful iridescent zellige subway tile, that still adds a lighter casualness to the hood wall.

Elegant and modern remodeled kitchen in San Antonio, TX, featuring sleek wooden cabinetry, a central island with stylish bar stools, and a contemporary chandelier accentuating the space.

Of course, because my client loves textures, we went with these custom site-built reeded cabinets. I mean, you should see them in person.

We kept everything understated and neutral, so they work cohesively yet has the strength and timelessness a kitchen in this caliber of a home deserves.

Modern elegance meets rustic charm in this San Antonio kitchen makeover by Veronica Solomon Interior Design, featuring sleek marble countertops, a striking pendant light, and warm wooden accents.

We went with a quartzite countertop for easy maintenance. The waterfall sides on the front island creates an on-trend look without sacrificing timelessness.

Although our client was a bit hesitant to bring wood flooring into the kitchen, and wanted to do tile, they followed our recommendation for these engineered wood flooring. This creates a much better flow.

Our client wanted a huge refrigerator, so two 36" units were put together to create this gigantic fridge. Lots of food storage for sure.

In an elegant San Antonio kitchen makeover by Veronica Solomon, modern design elements blend seamlessly with classic touches. The space features a striking quartzite island, custom wood cabinetry, and a sophisticated brass chandelier, complemented by a stunning white range hood and sleek gold fixtures.

You can see that we changed the finish of the ceiling beams as well. They now work cohesively with the rest of the space and not as heavy-looking as they once were.

Elegant San Antonio breakfast room featuring a round wooden table, plush maroon chairs, and patterned drapes, illuminated by a striking gold chandelier.

This is the breakfast room nearby.

And this us what it looked like in its past life.

Breakfast Room - BEFORE. Image Via Zillow

I would say they both came a long way!

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