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Leslie Green
Lutz, FL
In just nine months, Leslie and her husband, Michael,
built their home from scratch. “It was quite the process,
because we are not house builders,” she says, laughing.
(They own a pool-design company, and Leslie has a
food blog). By making every decision themselves, they
were able to hyper-customize the space for their family
(including kids Aidan, 13, and Emma, 11). Among their

chose classic colors and finishes (white cabinets,
black island, gray walls) that they knew would
stand the test of time—so they wouldn’t need to

Heidy Guzman
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA
When designing this kitchen, Heidy Guzman made
counter space a top priority. The former personal chef
turned video blogger and her brother, a contractor,
installed a huge island—perfect for rolling out
dough—and tons of cabinets and shelving to store her
collections of china and colorful appliances. (She has
Brian, also installed an under-counter mini
fridge so their kids Ignacia, 9, and Antonio, 6,
could grab drinks easily when they’re in the
kitchen helping her film or cook. The overall
vibe, she says, is perfect for her family of four.
“It’s comfortable and cozy,” she says.

Chris Delaney
Venice Beach, CA
Chris Delaney moved into his home four years ago and
immediately set out to redo the kitchen. “I work in
finance, but I’m a creative person—renovating was an
outlet for me,” he says. Working with Los Angeles
firm Simo Design, he turned what was a dark room GUZMAN KITCHEN: ELIZABETH NOEL MERRIHEW. DELANEY KITCHEN: DAVID GILBERT.
into a bright, modern space by bringing in pale
woods and white cabinets, open shelving and a fun

room, though, is the island, which he put on casters
for easy moving when he’s hosting. “It’s a great

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