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Transform your kitchen with the expertise of our design + build specialists! As a full-service design + build firm, we provide a seamless experience with an integrated team managing every detail—from design concepts and specifications to drawings and permit acquisition.

With over 20 years of construction and project management experience, we handle projects of all sizes, from small kitchen upgrades to major renovations. As a certified green builder, we also prioritize sustainable practices. Trust us to bring your vision to life with results you’ll love!

We modified the existing long galley kitchen adjacent to the formal dining room. We also created a butler’s pantry to break up the length of the kitchen and add a historical element to the space. A basement staircase blocking access to the backyard was at the back of the kitchen. We removed the stairs and converted them to a trap door, creating a view of the backyard. This provided more natural light in the kitchen and the ability to watch the children playing outside. The washer and dryer were moved from the hallway closet to the kitchen, and a multi-functional countertop, which can serve as a small desk, laundry folding area, or food prep area, was added. We installed new oak flooring to match the existing floors and new appliances, including a French luxury La Cornue cooktop, granite countertops, and a white Carrara polished mosaic subway tile backsplash.

In other areas of the house. our design team assisted the owners with paint color selections and selecting new interior furnishings with modern performance qualities while matching the home’s historic ambiance. Lastly, we acquired a period piano for the living room, which was built the same year as the house, that another client generously donated to the homeowners.

This house is featured in Krista Van Laan’s recent book, Wolfe & Higgins: Master Architects of the Spanish Revival. It highlights many of Northern California’s most recognizable architectural landmarks, including some of San Jose’s most beautiful homes.

We design and build dream kitchens.

The most striking change is the glamorous visual twist of installing the cabinetry in a curved configuration – creating a sense of movement and vibrancy. The floor-to-ceiling curve of cost-effective, modular ash cabinets was challenging to design and install; however, the results were worth the effort. A counter-depth French door refrigerator is camouflaged in the bank of cabinets, so the new view from the family room and dining room is now attractive. Built-in cabinetry typical of California bungalow architecture was installed in the dining room to add character and increase storage.

Our commitment to excellence in kitchen remodeling has earned us both industry recognition and glowing customer testimonials. 

“John and Lynn Hammerschmidt were a real pleasure to work with on our interior remodeling project,
always polite and always keeping us informed. On top of that, the Hammerschmidt crew and
subcontractors were professional and thorough.

— Craig and Edie Schamp

“John, a big thank you to you, Chris, Eric, Earl, Isaac, Lynn & James, for the wonderful job you did for us.”

Eleanor Seath and Brian Saunders, Sunnyvale
Condominium Remodel

“It was a pleasure working with you. You came when you said you would, did what you said you would, and did a great job. What a novel idea!”

Kathy and Dave Mayfield, Sunnyvale
Kitchen and Family Room Remodel