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January 22nd, 2009
before & after: melissa’s kitchen


this is a short but sweet before & after from melissa van zee of van zee design in the SF bay area. melissa updated her seal beach home kitchen which now serves as part homework zone, dance floor, art studio and cooking headquarters. great work, melissa! i love all the hanging lighting…

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35 comments
finch said:
January 22nd, 2009 - 8:06 am

so they just changed the counter tops?!?!

j/k. looks great. love the backsplash.

January 22nd, 2009 - 8:57 am

OH WOW! What an amazing and intense transformation!

Kenesha said:
January 22nd, 2009 - 9:01 am

How did they even do that? Are there any details that she can give us? What was/is the size of her kitchen? I am in desperate need of a reno!

curlyred said:
January 22nd, 2009 - 9:05 am

the light fixtures are stunning.

Carolyn said:
January 22nd, 2009 - 9:11 am

LOVE that chandelier!! It really adds that something to the space. Beautiful job!

Maroha said:
January 22nd, 2009 - 9:25 am

amazing change.

Fiona said:
January 22nd, 2009 - 9:29 am

Do you know where I can find bar stools that look like that (on a budget?!). They would be perfect in my kitchen…

Karen said:
January 22nd, 2009 - 9:44 am

Love the tile walls…love the color placement there. Love the lighting design! Great job.

January 22nd, 2009 - 10:06 am

All that I can say is wow…this is a stunning makeover.

DesignerKim said:
January 22nd, 2009 - 10:07 am

This is stunning. What a great job transforming an out of date space into a place where you really want to spend time. A+

January 22nd, 2009 - 10:08 am

would love to know where the small pendant light in back is from

lovely reno

January 22nd, 2009 - 10:11 am

Wow, muy lindo! I love the tiles on the backsplash!

January 22nd, 2009 - 10:32 am

thank you for sharing this beautiful kitchen! we’re starting to look for a house and i am so entirely turned off by all the hideous kitchens i see! i like your backsplash tiles. :)

Kelly said:
January 22nd, 2009 - 10:44 am

Can you find out where she got those cabinets (what brand). I am about to redo mykitchen, and those are the perfect cabinets! Txs.

Jessica said:
January 22nd, 2009 - 10:55 am

Oh! I’m in love….. :)

Angela said:
January 22nd, 2009 - 11:09 am

what a stunning transformation!!!!!

Kristan said:
January 22nd, 2009 - 11:11 am

Uh. WOW.

January 22nd, 2009 - 11:28 am

One more for the WOW. The brick pattern of the tile really works here. Can you imagine having the “before”? Yikes!!! I am impressed with the vision to see beyond that mess. The outcome is perfection.

Anna said:
January 22nd, 2009 - 11:48 am

Amazing! upgrade times a million.

January 22nd, 2009 - 11:57 am

wow everyone.
thanks for all the wonderful commentary.
i think i just burst a couple of buttons!

Suzanne said:
January 22nd, 2009 - 12:11 pm

those bar stools like like Bertoia. You might be able to find some reproductions for a couple hundred bucks a piece.

January 22nd, 2009 - 12:17 pm

the counter stools are indeed bertoias.
i would encourage everyone to spend a couple of extra bucks to buy the licensed reproductions available through sites such as http://www.hivemodern.com and NOT buy knockoffs.

Mandy said:
January 22nd, 2009 - 12:31 pm

Seconding the request for sourcing info on the cabinets, absolutely stunning! Great job!

Marlene said:
January 22nd, 2009 - 1:49 pm

Beautiful. Love the backsplash, the bar stools and the horizontally placed handles on the cabinets. Great job.

January 22nd, 2009 - 2:56 pm

Fabulous doesn’t do justice to the work of art performed…..what a talented designer…..must try to incorporate some of her genious in my new home.

January 22nd, 2009 - 3:02 pm

What a gorgeous transformation. I love the entire look. Melissa, you are an incredible artist. I miss you in No. Cal.

Bethany Rose Hildenbrandi said:
January 22nd, 2009 - 4:41 pm

LOVE!!!

margaret said:
January 22nd, 2009 - 7:50 pm

Amazing! I’d love to see more images, because her Before kitchen is the exact layout of my kitchen. (Must have been the same builder) And would love to see an After picture shot from the same P.O.V. as the Before picture.

Amber said:
January 22nd, 2009 - 9:40 pm

The first photo is what my kitchen counters look like right now, I so hate cleaning, but tomorrow is my day off so the maid must get to work.
This is beautiful. I am interested in what they did themselves and the cost and time frame.
Also, I love the first comment.

Gail McClure said:
January 23rd, 2009 - 11:38 am

All I can say is “you go girl”! Your talent is an extrordinary gift!! Your parents must be something??
This outstanding kitchen transformation is only the beginning. Rock on!

Veeta said:
January 23rd, 2009 - 12:04 pm

Were the cabinets refinished or replaced–can you source them please? Great job–more details please!

January 23rd, 2009 - 2:32 pm

wow. cabinet clamoring.
you all must be starved for great carpentry.
so here’s the scoop…..
the cabinets were replaced. this kitchen was GUTTED and rearranged. the before and after pics are from the same general point of view.
the cabinets were designed by me, http://www.vanzeedesign, and built by a local commercial furniture manufacturer, http://www.dependablefm.com, who builds kitchens for their designer friends/clients. but any local cabinet maker can make the kitchen of your dreams as long as you have a solid design and the right selection of finishes.
these cabinet are natural quartered walnut.
hope that helps and inspires some gorgeous new kitchens!
-m

aLi. said:
January 24th, 2009 - 5:34 am

what a sassy kitchen! it’s like a party with good food, all day every day!

Lisa said:
January 25th, 2009 - 9:58 am

That is amazing. The new kitchen is beautiful. I want one!

cynthia said:
January 31st, 2009 - 9:32 pm

WOW! What an amazing transformation! Has a very modern retro and glam vibe.
Love it and want it!

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