Remodeling a Henry Hester Classic

Custom Cabinetry Design

In Southern California, we shaped this home’s cabinetry around how its owners actually live. Layout, materials and hardware were all settled on paper before a single cabinet was built.

The result is a kitchen that feels quietly considered — precise, calm and built to last, installed white-glove by a dedicated team.

Henry Hester’s mid-century houses are prized in San Diego for their post-and-beam clarity, so remodeling one is a matter of restraint. The kitchen was redrawn to respect the original module and sightlines, with low horizontal cabinetry and a quiet finish that defers to the architecture.

Modern storage, lighting and appliances were integrated without adding visual weight, and every dimension was taken from the existing structure so the new work lands exactly on the old grid. Our team installed. See more San Diego kitchen design.