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They opted to install a 12-by-3-inch hand-baked tile that isn’t perfectly flat. This gives the wall a little character, but it remains neutral at the same time, Wintersteen says. White backsplash: Ceramica TilesMoreWhy I Combined Open Shelves and Cabinets in My Kitchen RemodelRead more kitchen remodel storiesBrowse kitchen products

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Glass cabinets. This is the third style of upper storage in the kitchen. When you walk into the kitchen, this is one of the first places you look, so Wintersteen wanted it to be more than just plain cabinets.

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After. Newly finished cabinets, a fresh floor and new lights make the kitchen feel bright and welcoming. Style. Wintersteen appreciates Spanish modern style because it blends clean lines with such popular elements as graphic tile. “Spanish modern is really a contemporary take on the 1990s and early-2000s California Tuscan,” she says. For this kitchen, she completed the style with gray and white elements, cast iron pendants and a wood-look range hood.

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“After” photos by Melissa AuKitchen at a GlanceWho lives here: A young family Location: San Diego, CaliforniaSize: 221 square feet (20.5 square meters)Designer: Susan Wintersteen, principal designer and owner of Savvy InteriorsA couple with children in San Diego, California, had debated between remodeling their home or moving. They decided to buy and move into this Tuscan-style home because of its location, size and architectural details. With a few updates, the San Diego home would be a great place for them to begin a new chapter as a family.The couple envisioned Spanish modern style for their home, and designer Susan Wintersteen helped them get that look during a three-month remodeling project.

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