Refined Spanish Colonial Kitchen
Project Type
Residential Renovation | Academic Project
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This kitchen reimagines traditional Spanish Colonial design through a more refined and updated approach for modern living. While preserving architectural elements characteristic of the style, the design introduces lighter finishes, improved functionality, and a collected aesthetic that reflects a well-traveled lifestyle. The goal was to create a kitchen that feels timeless and rooted in history while supporting everyday use and entertaining.
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The design balances traditional Spanish Colonial character with a more relaxed and contemporary atmosphere. Architectural details such as a custom plaster stove cove hood, layered textures, and natural materials preserve the historic influence, while thoughtful space planning and material selections create a space that feels warm, functional, and approachable.
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Custom plaster stove cove and range hood detail
Decorative backsplash integrated into focal wall composition
Layered material palette inspired by Spanish Colonial architecture
Functional kitchen layout designed for daily living and entertaining
Warm, collected aesthetic with updated finishes
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Space Planning
Drafting & Elevations
Material Selection
SketchUp Modeling
Rendering & Visualization
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AutoCAD
Canva
Photoshop
SketchUp
AI
Kitchen Rendering: SketchUp modeling and AI-enhanced rendering presenting a direct-view perspective of the stove wall and kitchen island.
Kitchen Rendering: SketchUp modeling and AI-enhanced rendering presenting a direct-view perspective from the kitchen island to the family space.
Kitchen Rendering: SketchUp modeling and AI-enhanced rendering presenting an alternative perspective of the stove wall and kitchen island.
Kitchen Rendering: SketchUp modeling and AI-enhanced rendering presenting an alternative perspective of the kitchen island with pet feeder view from the scullery.
Kitchen Rendering: SketchUp modeling and AI-enhanced rendering presenting an alternative perspective.
Material & Detailing: Selected materials and architectural details providing cohesion and character throughout the kitchen design.
Kitchen Appliances & Cabinet Selections: Curated appliance, cabinetry, and fixture selections supporting functionality and the Spanish Colonial design vision.
Kitchen Floor Plan: Kitchen layout designed to balance circulation, functionality, and seamless entertaining.
Kitchen Elevations: Technical elevations defining cabinetry, detailing, and material organization throughout the space.
Stove Wall Rendered Elevation: Rendered elevation developed in AutoCAD and Photoshop highlighting the kitchen focal wall.
Stove Wall Rendering: Visualization emphasizing the plaster hood, layered materials, and architectural character within the Spanish Colonial design.