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EXPERIENCE
ABOUT US
2001, The Beginning
It has been 20 years since Eva Clemens and Markus Zaugg founded Studio Europa, Inc., and their enthusiasm hasn’t wavered since.
Eva and Markus attended the same woodworking school in Switzerland at the same time, but didn’t meet until they landed in beautiful San Diego. Working on a mutual project, Eva had built several enormous bookshelves and sliding doors. She realized there was no way to deliver or install them herself, so she asked Markus for help.
They quickly recognized each other’s talents and began discussing the possibility of combining forces. They were a perfect combination of talents: Eva, with a BA in Interior Design, and Markus, with a general contractor's license and a cabinetry installation business, both of whom were skilled Swiss cabinetmakers, and they spoke the same language. That meant quality, responsibility, honesty, reliability, and being on time like a Swiss watch. Clients and designers with woodworking projects quickly turned to their services, and soon they were able to buy a building and set up shop in Lemon Grove.
They chose the company name purposefully; ‘Studio’ to convey craftsmanship and a personal touch, and ‘Europa’ to honor their Swiss heritage. You can take the woodworker out of Switzerland, but you can’t take the Swiss out of a woodworker!
2011
In 2011, Studio Europa pivoted its business model away from custom woodworking, choosing instead to represent Germany’s premier cabinet manufacturer, LEICHT. They were awarded exclusive dealership rights in San Diego and opened their 1st LEICHT showroom, a modest 450 sq. ft. space, which quickly became one of the top-selling LEICHT showrooms in the world.
2018
Over the years, they added employees; first, exchange workers from Switzerland who worked as cabinetmakers in the US for 18 months under a cultural exchange program. As the company grew and took more general contracting jobs, they added a bookkeeper and a project coordinator. Today, they employ a staff of seven, and the business is thriving. In 2018, Eva and Markus opened their second LEICHT showroom located at 2064 Kettner Blvd, in the heart of San Diego’s vibrant Little Italy District. It features the latest kitchen and home concepts from LEICHT along with premium appliances from Miele, Gaggenau, Bosch, Thermador.
Today
Studio Europa LEICHT celebrates 20 years in business and 10 years as San Diego’s exclusive LEICHT European cabinet dealer.
Markus remarks: “It’s hard to believe it has been 20 years since we founded Studio Europa, Inc. This is an incredible achievement for any company. We owe our success to the talent and dedication of our team members, common values of quality, responsibility, honesty, reliability, and being on time like a Swiss watch.”
Eva adds, “We love what we do and we invite homeowners, developers, and designers to come by and be inspired by our extensive kitchen collection and full range of supporting services.”
About Our Company
Studio Europa LEICHT is San Diego’s exclusive LEICHT dealer. We are a full-service firm ready to handle every stage of renovation —from planning and design to remodeling and installation. Our design professionals work closely with clients’ budgets and preferences, serving homeowners, designers, architects, and developers throughout the San Diego area since 2001.
LEICHT was founded in 1928 in the southern region of Germany and has grown into an enterprise now selling in over 55 countries worldwide, with more than 50 showrooms in the U.S. alone. The company is headquartered in Waldstetten, Germany, and manufactures all its products there. The LEICHT brand has inspired confidence and certainty for over 90 years, winning some of the most coveted awards in European design for its innovative product design and functional solutions.
Studio Europa | Leicht San Diego Is Well-Known for offering high-quality, modern kitchens, bathrooms, and closets. With a reputation for providing excellent customer service for over 20 years, Leicht San Diego has established itself as a trusted partner.
LEICHT offers customizable design solutions, with approximately 5,000 color options and a wide range of finishes to select from. As an industry leader, LEICHT combines German engineering and quality with brilliant designs that are tailored to meet each client's unique specifications.
On your visit to Leicht San Diego, you will step into a modern, state-of-the-art kitchen showroom of beautiful LEICHT designs. An experienced kitchen designer will be on hand to help you find the perfect match between your style and kitchen elements by LEICHT. We understand that the construction process can be confusing and overwhelming; however, your kitchen designer will guide you through every step.
To learn more, visit the Leicht modern kitchen showroom:
Studio Europa | Leicht San Deigo
2064 Kettner BLVD Suite 14
San Diego, CA 92101.
P: (619) 460-8600
@ Info@studioeuropainc.com
Leicht San Diego offers complimentary validation for self-parking at the back of the showroom parking structure. To schedule a consultation with one of their designers, you can call (619) 460-8600 or click here to schedule online.
with 95 YEARS OF
OUR SERVICES
Studio Europa | LeichtSD has a specialized team of showroom staff and experienced designers who are available to assist and advise clients in choosing the right kitchen design. our designers focus on creating a custom kitchen design specifically for the client's home and lifestyle. We do charges for the in-depth estimation and planning service, along with 3D visualization technology, to help clients see what their dream kitchen will look like and understand the cost involved. This helps make the kitchen design process more transparent and efficient.
OUR PRODUCTS
Studio Europa | LeichtSD offer a range of high-quality German luxury kitchen systems, customized to your unique specifications. Our expert kitchen designers will guide you through every step of the kitchen design process to ensure you get the kitchen of your dreams. Visit our showroom in Costa Mesa to experience LEICHT's leading European kitchens and our range of other premium brands, including Miele, Gaggenau, Thermador.
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Leicht #1 Premium Kitchen Brand in Germany. focus on quality, attention to detail, and customer satisfaction. To learn more, you can visit our global website at Leicht.com.
OUR HISTORY
Leicht is proud of its long history in the German kitchen industry, dating back to 1928. Over the years, the company has made numerous improvements and advancements in kitchen design, setting trends that have influenced the entire industry. Today, Leicht continues to offer cutting-edge kitchen solutions, inspired by its rich history and commitment to quality and innovation.
QUALITY
Quality to the finest detail. This is the special strength of the LEICHT kitchen. Time and again proved in the company's 90 year history.
With careful selection and stringent quality checks of the materials and components used. Highest efficiency in production, elaborate lacquer techniques for perfect surfaces. Highly experienced and highly trained personnel and seamless quality testing with quality control. LEICHT kitchens not only retain their beauty, but they are extremely durable.
PRODUCTION
In order to meet the complexity of the product, highly flexible production methods and the latest control techniques are used. However, craftsmanship, know-how and the experience of the personnel in the production process are essential.
Perfect interaction between man and machine. Made in Germany. factory video
ECOLOGY
Long-lasting kitchens - ecologically recommended. Durability - a criterion for environment protecting products.
The longevity of a high-quality LEICHT kitchen is a decisive criterion for the environment protecting products. The use of ecologically safe and sustainable materials is a further aspect of responsible production.
Water-based lacquers are used, UL listed lighting, CARB II certified product, Timber from sustainable forest management (PEFC-Certificate). Certificate for LEICHT kitchens with the GS Safety seal 'Healthy Living' by the German Community Furniture Quality Association.
DESIGN
Every LEICHT kitchen is unique. Anything that is standard will be newly defined for every customer. Our exquisite finishes and style are sure to make every kitchen magazine-worthy.
