When I first walked into Mia and Evan’s Sacramento home, the kitchen told a familiar story.
Maple cabinets with worn edges. A tile countertop faded from years of morning sun. A layout that felt more cramped than cozy. The charm was there—but buried under decades of function-first thinking.
“We want something that feels… elevated,” Mia said.
“Like a space where we can live—not just cook,” Evan added.
They weren’t looking for a trendy fix or a cold, high-gloss showroom kitchen. They wanted comfort wrapped in luxury. So we began a journey—a thoughtful, design-first kitchen renovation in Sacramento that would bring clarity, calm, and craftsmanship into every corner.
🌿 The Foundation: Clean Lines, Luxe Finishes
To transform their vision, we started with the cabinetry. The goal was modern elegance, but with depth—not flash.
Enter: LIOHER Zenit Supermatt. A velvety matte surface, fingerprint-resistant and soft to the touch, this cabinet finish offered a clean silhouette and just enough texture to feel inviting.
We chose a muted slate tone for the lower cabinets and balanced it with warm white uppers—adding visual contrast while keeping the palette grounded and serene.
🔨 A Layout Designed to Breathe
We reimagined the space without expanding it. Gone were the corner cabinets that trapped pans for decades. Instead, we introduced wide, deep drawers with soft-close systems, open shelving framed in natural wood, and an extended quartz island with seating for three.
A walk-in pantry replaced the old closet, blending seamlessly into a floor-to-ceiling wall of cabinetry—form meeting function with perfect symmetry.
💡 Lighting as Architecture
Lighting wasn’t an afterthought—it was a feature.
- Brass globe pendants added warmth over the island
- Under-cabinet LEDs softened the matte finish and illuminated every prep space
- A dimmable chandelier offered ambiance for evenings that lingered over wine and conversation
Luxury is in the details—and in the lighting that lets those details shine.
🛠️ When DIY Meets Design
Interestingly, Evan—a builder by hobby—wanted to contribute. And while a full DIY kitchen renovation wasn’t on the table, we carved out opportunities for him to get hands-on.
He built custom oak shelves, selected every drawer organizer, and even laid the herringbone tile backsplash over a weekend. His craftsmanship became part of the story. Part of the soul of the space.
🌟 The Reveal
When the renovation wrapped, the change was remarkable. But what mattered most wasn’t the style—it was the feeling.
Mia finally had a kitchen that reflected her taste: refined but not flashy, current but not cold.
Evan had a space he helped build—literally—with tools in hand and pride in every detail.
Their kitchen was no longer just a room. It was an experience.
Final Thought from Jonathan
Great kitchens don’t scream for attention. They speak in textures, lines, and light.
If you’re planning your own kitchen renovation in Sacramento, start with intention. Choose materials like LIOHER Zenit Supermatt that offer both beauty and performance. And if you want to make it personal? Bring your story into the design—your rhythm, your values, your fingerprints.
Because the most luxurious space in your home… is the one that feels most like you.
