More Kitchen Views

Our kitchen is very nearly done, with just a few trim pieces left to go. Recently the narrow countertop on the shelf between the kitchen and living room went in. Like the countertops in the rest of the kitchen, it’s a solid quartz surface from Compac in Spain. We sourced this product from Pacific Shore Stones of San Luis Obispo where our good friend Suzanne Morosoli helped us find the perfect materials. Pyramid Marble Tile and Masonry of Santa Barbara expertly installed all of our countertops.

I love Chuck’s color combination of cool gray next to the atmospheric blue of the glass tile backsplash, which fits in perfectly with our coastal setting. It’s inspired by the ever-changing play of light across the waves and hills right outside.

Kitchen Sunrise

The kitchen is coming along nicely. A narrow slab of matching quartz will be installed on the ledge behind the sink soon. Our countertops are by Compac, a Spanish company that Chuck happens to feature in his C W Quinn Home showroom. The countertops are nearly indestructible and will look beautiful for years to come.

They look white in these pictures, but they’re actually pale gray to complement the color scheme in the kitchen, living room and dining room. A pure white countertop might also seem too sterile, as we want our house to look warm and inviting. Compac calls this countertop color “Luna,” and it does have the quality and shimmer of moonlight.

It’s a dramatic transformation from the original kitchen! Remember that the old kitchen was crammed into a corner of the house, and we moved it into the center.

And here’s my favorite view again. The waves crashing onto Pismo Beach in the morning are a soothing sight.