Some of our kitchens are “over the top”. Here’s one where we accomplished a lot without going overboard. We increased the size of the kitchen without bumping out, improved the kitchen’s functionality by increasing counter space and making more efficient storage. We kept within a reasonable budget and brought this kitchen up to date stylistically by using stock cabinets and a standard granite. A bigger sink and a larger window make cleaning up a pleasure.
To increase the floor space, we reclaimed some space once lost behind an angled wall. This allowed the refrigerator to be relocated. In its new position, the view, when entering from the doorways into the adjacent dining and family rooms, has been opened up adding to the feel of a much larger space than before. Tile was replaced with wood floors, allowing this space to flow seamlessly in to adjacent rooms.
Various designs for the space were explored, including one with an expansive island with integrated seating for sharing meals. After much debate the clients decided that the best of all worlds was a more traditional table for meals combined with a compact island for food prep.
More efficient pantry storage, and under cabinet task lighting are details which our client will enjoy each day as she uses her kitchen.
Here is the kitchen “Before” with dated cabinets ready for an upgrade. The kitchen space was poorly utilized, with not much free counter space to work on.
An angled wall took a big chunk of space out of this kitchen.
Before Plan
After Plan
The size of the kitchen was increased without increasing the size of the client’s home, keeping their remodeling costs reasonable.
Elevation at the sink
A bigger new window and a bigger single bowl sink, replacing a small double bowl unit, highlight this wall.
Elevation at the range wall
With the refrigerator gone from this wall, there is much more room for counter prep space, and also approx six more linear feet of cabinets.
Elevation at the refrigerator wall
The refrigerator looks builtin as it sits between two full height pantry cabinets with lots of storage space.
Construction Begins!
Protecting your home is always the first step of any project.
Here, floor protect has been installed to protect the hardwood floors while materials are moved out during the demo phase.
The old cabinets and appliances are removed first, and then the real demo can begin.
Now that’s what we call a “to the studs” demo!
A new window is installed and then rough mechanicals are completed. Can you guess what’s next?
You can’t see it, but we put insulation in the outside wall.
Then on to sheetrock. Sheetrock is inherently dusty, but we do our best to seal off surrounding rooms.
After sheetrocking is complete, the space is ready to receive new wood flooring.
Then, on to cabinet installation. Unlike a puzzle this one comes with complete instructions to make cabinet placement a two day job.
With base and wall cabinets in place the two-piece crown molding is starting to be installed.
This decorative trim atop the cabinets, and the light rail beneath them adds drama to the kitchen and gives these stock cabinets a custom look.
The carpenter continues to place the last pieces of this puzzle together.
Can you guess what is going to fit snuggly between these two pantry closets?
Granite counters are installed. Faucet holes are always drilled on site to ensure the client is happy with the final placement.
Granite counters receive final sealing and polishing.
A large undermount sink is only days away from being filled with the family’s dishes.
Once counters are in place the backsplash is completed. Now all we need are appliances.
With appliance installation coordinated by our production team the space is almost ready. A snug fit for this deep fridge creates a built in look.
Completed kitchen!
The completed space is ready to welcome the family back to the heart of their home.
Here’s a view looking towards the sink and the window.
There is a lot of room to spread out on this island.
There's lots of space in this new kitchen for the table, from which there will be an awesome view of the backyard.
All in all an awesome remodel that met the customer's wishes and budget.