Castro Kitchen

A light-filled transformation that balances modern function with classic charm.

Sleek modern kitchen view with dark countertops, pendant lighting, and warm wooden cabinetry, showcasing a blend of function and style.
Open wooden shelving filled with red cookware, a variety of bowls, and decorative pieces, adding a pop of color to the kitchen’s design.
A dining room with a mid-century modern wooden dining table and matching chairs. White built-in cabinets with glass doors display dishes and ceramics, and the room is accented with a warm, earthy red wall above wainscoting.

About the Project

Shortly after closing on their new home in the Castro District of San Francisco, the homeowners approached Lee & Co. with a vision for transforming their newly purchased Victorian property. The goal was to create an open-concept space that seamlessly connected the kitchen and dining areas, while maintaining the historic charm of the home.

Project Details

Project Type
Kitchen Remodel

Location
Castro District
San Francisco, California

Architect
Andrew Mann Architecture

Photographer
David Wakely

View through doorways of a bright dining room with a wooden table and chairs, and a modern kitchen with a black island, barstools, and light wood cabinetry.
Bright kitchen with island seating, pendant lights, and ample wooden cabinetry, creating a harmonious blend of modern function and vintage charm.

The homeowners desired an open, airy layout, but the existing structure made that challenging. Lee & Co. worked closely with the structural engineer to find a cost-effective solution that opened up the kitchen and dining room without compromising the integrity of the home. While modernizing the kitchen, it was crucial to preserve the original Victorian details in the dining room. This required custom milling to match the existing trim, ensuring that the new elements harmonized with the historical architecture. Given that the renovation followed the purchase of the home, the budget was a key factor. Lee & Co. worked within these constraints, carefully balancing the clients’ design goals with cost-effective solutions.

Open passageway between the kitchen and dining area, designed to create flow and unity between spaces while maintaining the Victorian-era details.
Custom cabinetry showcasing intricate millwork details, blending seamlessly with the home’s historical architecture.
Open passageway between the kitchen and dining area, designed to create flow and unity between spaces while maintaining the Victorian-era details.
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