From Basic Builder Kitchen to Modern Custom Space in Rocklin, CA
Most homeowners think they can fix a space with decor.
A new vase. A rug. A coffee table.
It doesn’t work.
What actually changes a space is layout, materials, and proportions.
This project in Rocklin is a perfect example.
THE PROBLEM (BEFORE)
The original space had:
Basic white builder-grade cabinets
Poor connection between kitchen and living room
Outdated fireplace with heavy tile
A random island that didn’t feel integrated
No clear design direction
It wasn’t bad.
It was just typical.
And that’s the problem.
WHAT WE CHANGED
Instead of replacing pieces, we redesigned the entire space as one system.
Kitchen design came first — not cabinets.
We rebuilt the island to feel architectural, not temporary.
We simplified the layout and removed visual noise.
Most people get this wrong:
kitchens are not cabinets — they are design projects.
CUSTOM CABINETS
We replaced standard cabinets with custom-built solutions:
Flat modern fronts
Warm wood finishes
Integrated handles
Clean proportions
This creates a real custom kitchen — not a set of boxes.
MATERIALS
Before: mixed finishes and no direction
After: warm wood, soft matte textures, neutral palette
This is what creates a modern European look.
FIREPLACE
We simplified the fireplace and made it part of the architecture.
Clean lines. No visual clutter.
Now it supports the space instead of competing with it.
FULL INTERIOR DIRECTION
We didn’t decorate.
We aligned everything:
Furniture scale
Colors
Lighting
Textures
That’s the difference between a room and a designed interior.
THE RESULT
The space now feels calm, clean, and expensive.
Everything works together.
This is what good design does.
WHY THIS MATTERS
Most people ask:
How much are kitchen cabinets?
How cheap can I remodel?
Wrong questions.
The real question is:
How do I design a space that actually looks good and works long term?
ROXY ROOM APPROACH
We don’t sell cabinets.
We design first, then build.
Kitchen design
Custom cabinets
Built-ins
Interior design
All in one place.
PRICING
Consultation — $200 (credited)
Measurement — $300 (credited)
Kitchen design — from $1,500
Custom kitchens — from $20,000+
WORK WITH US
If you’re planning a kitchen remodel, custom cabinets, or full interior design in Rocklin or Sacramento — start with design.
www.roxyroomhome.com
