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Lake Forest December 2024 Kitchen Remodel

By Kitchen Cabinets and Beyond · Published January 8, 2025 · Updated May 3, 2025

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At Kitchen Cabinets and Beyond, we are dedicated to creating kitchens that blend elegance, functionality, and timeless style. Our latest remodel in Lake Forest, CA, completed in December 2024, showcases how thoughtful design and expert craftsmanship can transform a space into the heart of a home. Designer Emad Kloub was honored to help bring this family’s vision to life.

Project Overview

This Lake Forest kitchen remodel highlights the perfect balance between modern sophistication and practical functionality. By combining premium materials with an innovative layout, this kitchen is now a stunning, inviting space that meets the homeowners’ needs for both daily living and entertaining.

Two-storey entry hall with a curved wrought-iron staircase, chandelier and domed ceiling
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Dark carved island with a thick stone top and an ogee edge
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Dark cherry cabinetry with double wall ovens and a granite countertop
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Key Features

  • Custom Cabinetry The kitchen features tailored cabinetry, designed to maximize storage and streamline the layout. Soft-close drawers, sleek hardware, and a durable finish ensure longevity and beauty.

  • Quartz Countertops Premium quartz countertops in a light, neutral tone enhance the open and airy feel of the kitchen while providing a durable, low-maintenance surface.

  • Luxury Backsplash A statement backsplash with subtle textures adds depth and visual interest, tying together the entire design.

  • High-End Appliances Energy-efficient appliances are built into the design, ensuring both functionality and a polished look.

  • Lighting Design A combination of under-cabinet lighting, recessed ceiling lights, and a standout pendant fixture creates a layered lighting effect that sets a warm mood in the room.

Curved staircase and entry hall seen from the dark double front doors
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Dated bathroom with glass block, a tiled tub surround and stencilled border
Bathroom
Freestanding tub beneath plantation shutters against a marble wall
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Design Highlights

The layout of this kitchen was carefully planned to enhance workflow, with clearly defined zones for cooking, cleaning, and entertaining. The open floor plan connects the kitchen to the dining area, making it ideal for gatherings. Warm, neutral tones throughout the space maintain a welcoming and timeless appeal.

Coffered ceiling detail with octagonal recessed panels and inset lighting
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Living room with a marble fireplace, wall clock and orange armchairs
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Marble fireplace wall with a television above white glass-front base cabinets
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Client Testimonial

“We couldn’t be happier with our new kitchen. Kitchen Cabinets and Beyond brought our vision to life and exceeded our expectations in every way!” – Lake Forest Homeowners

Living room with dark exposed ceiling beams, arched windows and a console mirror
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Marble shower wall with a handheld shower and chrome valve
Shower
Marble slab shower with a rain head and handheld shower
Shower

Start Your Dream Kitchen Today

Inspired by this Lake Forest remodel? Whether you’re looking to modernize your space or create a completely custom design, Kitchen Cabinets and Beyond is here to help.

Contact us at (714) 630-0477 to schedule your consultation today. Let us bring your dream kitchen to life!

Kitchen Cabinets and Beyond — transforming kitchens across Orange County with expert craftsmanship and personalized designs.

Curved stainless extractor hood over a dark granite backsplash between glass-front cabinets
Backsplash
Marble slab shower wall with a chrome shower head
Shower
Marble waterfall island with bar stools and a window beyond
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Carved stone fireplace surround with display niches and a travertine floor
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Carved stone mantel with framed photographs and candlesticks
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Ornate glazed kitchen with two crystal chandeliers, a dark island and raised-panel cabinetry
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Glazed cabinetry wall with open display shelving beneath a crystal chandelier
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Wide view of an ornate kitchen with paired chandeliers above the island
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Run of light glazed cabinetry with under-cabinet lighting, a wall oven and a stone worktop
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Thick travertine island top with an ogee edge over a dark carved island base
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Tall glazed cream cabinetry with panelled appliance fronts and heavy crown moulding
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Glazed cabinetry with a farmhouse apron sink and a bridge tap on a stone worktop
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Farmhouse sink run beneath a window with travertine flooring
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Kitchen with a window over the sink, a crystal chandelier and a large glazed island
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Wide kitchen view with a chandelier, island, range hood and an arched doorway
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Glazed cabinetry wall with double wall ovens and under-cabinet lighting
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Dark carved island with a thick cream stone top and an ogee edge
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Dark built-in media wall with arched crown moulding and glass display cabinets
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Open kitchen with a tray ceiling, paired chandeliers and a dark island
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Cream glazed ornate cabinetry with a dark wood island, marble-look countertop and two crystal chandeliers
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Carved stone fireplace with a large mirror and a decorated mantel
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Carved range hood surround with a tiled niche above the cooktop
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Glazed cabinetry beside an arched opening under a crystal chandelier
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Kitchen with two chandeliers, a dark carved island and a window wall
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