Bowen Ave
Project Summary
This Bowen Ave project reworked the entire first floor for homeowners returning to Valley Boutique Builders a second time. The work centered on a custom galley kitchen remodel, a Japandi dry bar, and a redesigned fireplace that warms the whole level.
Two years earlier, Valley Boutique Builders had remodeled the home’s entire second story, so this project completed a top-to-bottom transformation under one roof.
Project Details
Project Type
Galley Kitchen Remodel
First-Floor Remodel
Japandi Dry Bar
Powder Room
Fireplace Redesign
Flooring, Texture & Paint
Location
Bay Area, CA
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A Custom Galley Kitchen in European White Oak
The centerpiece of this first floor is a custom galley kitchen remodel finished in European flat-front white oak. Valley Boutique Builders built the cabinetry to run clean and continuous, with integrated open shelving and minimal hardware that keep the lines quiet.
Taj Mahal quartzite countertops and a matching backsplash bring soft, natural movement to the space. This kind of considered kitchen remodeling lets the stone’s warm veining sit easily against the pale oak.
Quiet Detailing, Warm Materials
A Japandi Dry Bar and Scandinavian Fireplace
Just off the kitchen, Valley Boutique Builders built a custom Japandi dry bar wrapped in decorative wallpaper. It sits in front of a new Scandinavian fireplace, pairing two influences the homeowners loved.
The Japandi dry bar became a second focal point on the first floor, balancing the calm of the galley kitchen with a touch of pattern and texture. The fireplace redesign anchors the living space with the same understated warmth.
First-Floor Cohesion, Flooring and a New Powder Room
Beyond the kitchen and bar, the first-floor remodel reworked the surfaces that tie a home together. New flooring runs throughout, smooth wall texture replaces the old finish, and fresh paint unifies the level.
A redesigned powder room rounds out the project, carrying the same materials and restraint into a smaller space. The outcome is full first-floor cohesion rather than a set of separate updates. For broader scopes, Valley Boutique Builders folds this work into a guided full-home renovation.
A Repeat Project, Start to Finish
This was the second renovation Valley Boutique Builders completed for these homeowners, following an earlier remodel of the entire second story. As a family-owned design-build firm, the team handled design, materials, and construction with one point of contact.
Repeat clients are among the strongest signs that the process works. For homeowners planning their own galley kitchen remodel or first-floor refresh, a free consultation is the place to begin.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What did the Bowen Ave project include?
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Had Valley Boutique Builders worked with these homeowners before?
Yes. This was their second project together. Valley Boutique Builders had remodeled the home’s entire second story two years earlier, including two full bathrooms, new windows, texture, and paint. Get in touch to start your own project.