Project Description
Priorities
• Correct the structural and framing issues discovered in the original design
• Open up and connect the kitchen, dining room, and living room
• Update the finishes in a contemporary style
Solutions
When this three-story weekend retreat required repairs due to water
damage from burst pipes, it was discovered that the home was originally
constructed with undersized wall and ceiling joists and over-spanned
beams. The owners seized the opportunity to completely redesign their
kitchen as they fixed these structural problems.
The CG&S
Design-Build team, led by designer Mark Lind, outdid themselves on the
house: gutting, re-framing, and adding structural support where
necessary. What resulted from the overhaul was an almost entirely
different house with a spacious, contemporary kitchen. Walls were
removed to link together the kitchen, dining room, and living room.
No longer separate and confined, the kitchen is now an attractive focal
point on the entry level. A large, central island lined with modern
chairs faces out toward the living room. Unobtrusive appliances and
shining white countertops lend a sleek appearance to the minimalist
kitchen. The mixture of cherry and painted cabinetry provides visual
interest in addition to increased storage.
In the kitchen and
elsewhere, existing lighting was upgraded to better illuminate the
house, and natural light can flood in from large picture windows that
frame views of the hills. The expansive layout and enhanced lighting
seem to invite a flow of party guests. After such a beautiful
renovation, the owners might just be thankful for those burst pipes.
Judges’ Comments
The judges awarded high marks for the innovative use of various
materials and praised how everything fit into the space. They also noted
that the remodel “made the house more visually interesting and
expansive.”
Products
Countertops: Silestone
Flooring: US Floors
HVAC Equipment: Trane
Kitchen cabinets: Kingwood Fine Cabinetry
Oven: KitchenAid
Paints/stains: Kelly-Moore, Benjamin Moore
Windows: Don Young
Vent Hood: Zephyr