Houzz

A great new resource for design inspiration. Houzz is your online source for finding a design style for your kitchen, patio, living spaces, baths, bedrooms, exterior architecture and more.

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Mrs. Cubbison's Kitchen

"Casa de Mi Sueño" or "My Dream House" was the two story house that Sophie Cubbison helped designed.
Sophie Cubbison, creator of the boxed stuffing that bears her name, appeared on TV shows as a cooking expert from the '50s into the '70s. She and her husband, Harry, lived in Mt. Washington for 16 years.
For the full story, read the November 18,2007 LA Times article, A Noted Cooks House with all the trimmings."The ironwork and tiles are exceptional; this house has so much character," said current owner Glenn Williams, who with his wife, Kathryn Patitucci, refurbished the home and gardens. "Friends come over and say they want a two-week vacation here."

Take a look at the beautiful photos of "Casa de My Sueño" for authentic views of Spanish Style details with the exposed wood ceiling, iron work and tiles. Correct me if I am wrong, but I believe parts of this house was used in the Diane Keaton Movie, "Because I Said So".

The kitchen where Cubbison once cooked up her creations features Viking appliances,
limestone counter tops and Saltillo floor tiles.

(photo by Jeff Elson), November 14, 2007

Decorative ironwork and a Spanish-stile stairway curve up to the home.

(photo by Jeff Elson) October 9, 2007.

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Spanish Style

Dark Stained Beams Influence Spanish Style

The front of Komarov’s house offers the first hint that what lies inside defies easy labels.

(Barbara Davidson / Los Angeles Times)

Whereas many people might fill the kitchen window with plants and flowers, Komarov uses the space as a stage for her latest fascinations. The most recent: white porcelain and ceramic figurines — some kitsch, some classic — that form a still-life of quirky elegance. "That space is like an altar to me," she says.

(Barbara Davidson / Los Angeles Times)

Botanical artist Krislyn Komarov, shown with husband Dmitri, kept her creative streak in check when designing her Los Angeles home. Although visitors will see the occasional exclamation point — here in the form of hanging bubble chairs — the overall effect is more lived in, less design lab. "We didn’t want the house too packed," Komarov says. "I collect things and love curiosities, but I don’t want a house that looks like people don’t actually live there."

(Barbara Davidson / Los Angeles Times)

Komarov’s botanical sculpture and a resident fan.

(Barbara Davidson / Los Angeles Times)

For more information, The Komarov Residence was featured in the LA Times Home & Garden Jan 17, 2008.


Painted Cabinets and Hand molded Spanish tile influence this Spanish Style Kitchen Design

The kitchen's new layout called for an entire wall of cabinets, but it meant the homeowners would be losing two windows. Solution: Place clear cabinet doors in front of the window. The unique window cabinet allows light to enter and creates an interesting display for the homeowners' glassware.


This one, designed by Kenneth Brown, is one of my favorite patterns. For more information on this kitchen view HGTV episode, 303 from reDesign.

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Noteworthy Kitchens: 1926 Spanish Style Kitchen

This California Spanish Style Charmer is lovely! I have a special love of these homes. My grandmother had one. I moved into one many years ago and still miss it today. (Except for the closets which were always a narrow impossible skinny space behind a single narrow door. Did people back in the 30's have less clothes? But the closets did have a window!) The charm of these homes cannot be missed. The Malibu Pottery Tile, the coved ceilings, the arched entrances. Muy bonito!

The Oakland Homeowners (see Contra Costa Times for full article), have completed a kitchen renovation beautifully that accomplished two things: provided a better layout for the kitchen while respecting the style of the home. Good job!

It looks like they used either a blind corner cabinet or voided the corner. (I think I have something against lazy susans lately). I prefer drawers where ever I can get them in.

Also note: the end panel at the refrigerator is deeper than 24" to allow the counter top to die into the panel. Good detail. Great space to hang the pot rack.



I wonder if the kitchen sink used to be located between the two windows? Typical for this floor plan. The range is an interesting option in this space however...The thing I may have suggested against is the tab top curtains. I don't want anything blowing in the wind that is anywhere near an open flame. Especially next to a Wolf Pro Range.

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