Kitchen Design Group Charts A New Chapter After The Palisades Fire

Caren Rideau lost her studio and showroom, Kitchen Design Group, in the Palisades Fire, but the disaster only deepened the designer’s commitment to her craft. This fall she reopened at 30th Street and Ocean Park in Santa Monica. “It’s intentionally smaller, exuding a sense of home that invites our clients in as if they were stepping into their own kitchens,” she says. Rideau plans to host cooking and wine workshops in the new space, noting, “the front gallery features fully functional Sub-Zero and Wolf appliances, allowing us to showcase our products in action.” In the weeks following the fire, the designer received calls from past Palisades clients eager to discuss rebuilding. “In that moment, it became clear that I needed to persevere—not just for my own sake but for the sake of our community,” she says. “Together, we can transform challenges into opportunities for growth and renewal. I’m excited about this new chapter and can’t wait to see how it unfolds.”