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Kitchens · Completed project
Open Kitchen with a Quartzite Island and Black Fluted Cabinets
An open kitchen that doubles as the dining room: a veined gray stone island with a table extension, white lower cabinets and black fluted uppers.
- Project
- Kitchen and great room remodel
- Cabinets
- White flat panel, black fluted uppers
- Highlights
- Stone island with table, range alcove
- Service area
- San Jose Bay Area
Project overview
About this project
This kitchen opens straight into the family room. The island is topped with a gray-and-white veined stone that also forms a lower table extension with seating for six, so the island works as the dining table.
White flat-panel lower cabinets carry long brass bar pulls, and black fluted upper cabinets sit above a stainless farmhouse sink, lit from underneath. A tall stainless hood and a pro-style range sit in their own tiled alcove with pendant lights on each side.
Panel-ready refrigerator columns, a wine cooler and double wall ovens are built into the tall white cabinetry. Near the stairs, a black bar cabinet with glass doors and a mosaic backsplash serves the dining area, and light wide-plank flooring runs throughout.
Island with dining table
Veined stone top steps down to a table that seats six.
Fluted upper cabinets
Black fluted doors with LED lighting underneath.
Range alcove
Tiled alcove with a tall stainless hood and pendants.
Bar cabinet
Black glass-door cabinet with a mosaic backsplash.
Project photos
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Scope of work
What we built
Everything Quartz Construction & Remodeling handled on this project, grouped by part of the job.
Cabinetry
- White flat-panel base cabinets
- Black fluted upper cabinets
- Panel-ready refrigerator columns
- Black glass-door bar cabinet
Surfaces
- Veined gray stone island and table
- Dark stone perimeter counters
- White tile range alcove
- Light wide-plank flooring
Appliances & fixtures
- Pro-style range and stainless hood
- Stainless farmhouse sink
- Double wall ovens
- Wine cooler
How we work
How a project like this comes together
The same five steps run every Quartz job, from the first visit to the final walkthrough. One team designs, permits and builds it.
Measure and design
We measure the kitchen, look at plumbing, gas and electrical, and plan the layout with you.
Selections
Cabinets, countertops, backsplash, appliances, sink and lighting are chosen before work starts.
Permits
Electrical, plumbing and any wall changes are permitted through the city.
Demolition and rough-in
The old kitchen comes out; plumbing, gas and electrical are updated and inspected.
Install and walkthrough
Cabinets, counters, backsplash and appliances go in, and we walk the finished kitchen with you.
Questions & answers
Kitchens: common questions
Planning something similar? These are the questions homeowners ask us most. Anything else, just call.
(650) 749-7436Do kitchen remodels need a permit?
Most do when plumbing, gas, electrical or walls change. We prepare the permit and coordinate inspections.
Can you change my kitchen layout?
Yes. Moving a sink, range or wall is often possible; we check plumbing, gas, venting and structure first.
Do you install cabinets and countertops?
Yes. Cabinets, countertops, backsplash, sinks, appliances and lighting are all part of our kitchen work.
Can I keep using my home during a kitchen remodel?
Usually, yes. We plan a temporary setup and keep the work area closed off and clean.
Do you offer free estimates?
Yes. We measure your kitchen and give you a written estimate before work starts.
Client reviews
What our clients say on Google
We had been wanting to remodel our kitchen for years, and Ohad finally made it happen. From the initial design to the final installation, he made sure everything was executed perfectly. The new kitchen is functional, modern, and truly a dream come true!
The process was smooth, the details were spot-on, and the result is modern and super functional.We love our new kitchen!
Working with Ohad on our full home remodel was an incredible experience. He helped us through every decision and made sure everything turned out exactly how we envisioned. The team was easy to communicate with and super detail-focused. We still can’t believe how beautiful our home looks!
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Helpful reading before you start
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