Frechtel Residence
Major Kitchen Remodel
1981 | (Del Cerro) San Diego, CA

Major Structural Alterations

• Removed Two major bearing walls hiding support beams in ceiling to keep flat ceiling which makes new room look like an original part of home
• Alterations created a huge and bright room open to the back yard with pool and view
• Alterations also created design challenges due to the lack of walls to place common elements like desks.
• The solution was to use multiple islands for specific functions
• One small island was sued for multifunction housing a desk, wine rack, and storage for formal dishes on the dining room side. This island is also used for buffet serving
• The large main island houses the cook top with down vent and an eating bar on the back side

Kitchen Remodeling Details

• Cabinets Manufactured by Danilo Nesovic
• Cabinet Finish: “Honey” color conversion varnish on solid oak
• Tile countertops and full backsplash
• Tile floors in entire area
• Built-in Sub Zero refrigerator
• Double ovens
• Jenn Aire down vent cooktop

Better Homes & Gardens – Kitchen & Bath Ideas – Spring 1984

• “Tips from an award winning kitchen designer”
• Feature article on Dan Nesovic, CKD
• This article featured pictures from this kitchen
• View PDF of this article

Project Credits

Kitchen Remodeling: Danilo Nesovic

Contractor: Danilo Nesovic