New home news Kitchen luxury is the new standard
Nothing improves any home like a new kitchen. And builders across the Bay Area and Northern California are doing everything they can to prove that no kitchen is better than the newest of them all. Whether just entering the market with the purchase of an 1,800-square-foot new home in a multifamily, transit-friendly community or upgrading to a 3,000- to 5,000-square-foot estate, upscale look and feel are becoming standard for kitchens in new homes.
No matter your budget, location or size, you can count on the fact that the kitchen in your new home will feature luxury, comfort, convenience and long-lasting quality.
Village Oaks Blue Mountain Communities
In Fairfield, situated close to several large and midsize cities but
surrounded by the splendor of nature, new-home buyers find high-quality homes in the tranquil community of Blue Mountain’s Village Oaks. In homes that range in size from 2,101 square feet to 2,703 square feet and priced from the high $500,000 range, kitchens at Village Oaks are situated alongside the great room and feature abundant natural light from large windows.
Included are stylish granite countertops in a variety of color choices; high-quality stainlesssteel appliance packages with upgrade options; abundant counter space; smartly positioned cabinetry with family work spaces; large center islands with plenty of seating; and separate, spacious breakfast areas. Meanwhile, optional built-ins in both the family room and transitional spaces lend openness to the living areas.
The Palm
TRI Pointe Homes
One of the newest communities by TRI Pointe Homes, The Palm in Fremont has four-bedroom and four-and-one-half bathroom single-family detached homes priced from the $2,200,000 range. With an array of luxury features and conveniences — including its prime location in the premier Mission San Jose community close to dining, recreation, entertainment and transportation — kitchens in each of the 31 homes are surrounded by 5-inch crown moldings, lending an air of elegance.
Kitchens at The Palm’s 3,355- to 4,021-squarefoot new homes also feature Thermador stainless steel appliances including a slide-in gas range with cooktop and oven; hood; a 42-inch built-in refrigerator, plus microwave and dishwasher. Adding still more luxe appeal is the fact that several plans offer the option for a prep kitchen in lieu of a home management space; others have the option of a butler’s pantry in lieu of an already spacious walk-in pantry.
Alita at Gale Ranch Toll Brothers
Toll Brothers believes that, in their new homes, nothing that is included can be considered a “standard” feature; it’s all just too high quality to go by such a word. In Alita at Gale Ranch in San Ramon, the two home designs that range in size from 3,556 square feet to 3,630 square feet, priced from the upper $1,500,000 range, feature gourmet kitchens with contemporary touches for versatile living and entertaining.
A large center island with breakfast bar, a walk-in pantry, and ample counter and cabinet space are found in each home. Kitchens in Alita at Gale Ranch homes come with artinspired configurations of elegant cabinetry, built-in appliances, solid granite countertops, various choices for backsplashes and flooring, ample natural light from large windows and an assortment of custom lighting options.
It’s all situated in a beautiful master-planned community surrounded by acres of preserved open space and rolling hillsides with elevated views of the Dougherty Valley. For fun, see how you can put your personal touch on the details by checking out the Toll Brothers “kitchen visualizer” feature on the Alita at Gale Ranch website.