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A remodeled kitchen or bath can create the highest return for your investment, and significantly enhance your enjoyment of your home. These remodels require a tremendous amount of coordination of appliances, fixtures and finishes. Use a professional to be assured that all aspects will come together for a superb renovation.
KITCHENS
BEFORE:
Kitchen was located at front of house next to front door.
Kitchen was located at front of house next to front door.
AFTER:
New Kitchen (Seattle, 2010)
New kitchen created in central location and walls opened up at two corners on the diagonal. New quartz countertop and walnut island-countertop. Built-in shoe cubbies at rear-door mud room.
New Kitchen (Seattle, 2010)
New kitchen created in central location and walls opened up at two corners on the diagonal. New quartz countertop and walnut island-countertop. Built-in shoe cubbies at rear-door mud room.
BEFORE:
Older house in Columbia City had only 2 upper floor bedrooms, and an out-dated kitchen.
Older house in Columbia City had only 2 upper floor bedrooms, and an out-dated kitchen.
AFTER:
Dormer Addition / New Kitchen (Seattle, 2010)
Growing family added a dormer (by crane) to create a third bedroom. New kitchen with quartz countertops. Home office added to basement.
Dormer Addition / New Kitchen (Seattle, 2010)
Growing family added a dormer (by crane) to create a third bedroom. New kitchen with quartz countertops. Home office added to basement.
BEFORE:
Poorly built kitchen addition demolished and replaced.
Poorly built kitchen addition demolished and replaced.
AFTER:
Dream Kitchen (Seattle, 2007)
New kitchen features 6 burner stove, 4 door refrigerator, and extensive tilework picks up diamond theme found throughout the house.
Dream Kitchen (Seattle, 2007)
New kitchen features 6 burner stove, 4 door refrigerator, and extensive tilework picks up diamond theme found throughout the house.
BEFORE:
Outmoded wood cabinets and poor lighting create a dark kitchen.
Outmoded wood cabinets and poor lighting create a dark kitchen.
AFTER:
Enlightened Kitchen (Seattle, 2007)
New light maple cabinets and quartz countertop with upgraded lighting create a bright kitchen.
Enlightened Kitchen (Seattle, 2007)
New light maple cabinets and quartz countertop with upgraded lighting create a bright kitchen.
BEFORE:
Narrow outmoded kitchen.
Narrow outmoded kitchen.
AFTER:
Small Shift, Big Benefit (Seattle, 2007)
Widened kitchen. Now has prep sink and raised stool-height counter for casual use.
Small Shift, Big Benefit (Seattle, 2007)
Widened kitchen. Now has prep sink and raised stool-height counter for casual use.
BEFORE:
Original kitchen was worn out, with mis-fitting cabinet doors and poorly opening drawers.
Original kitchen was worn out, with mis-fitting cabinet doors and poorly opening drawers.
AFTER:
Design in Wood-and-Black (Seattle, 2002)
Complete renovation of one-story house interior. New kitchen features eco-friendly cabinets with wheatboard interiors, granite tile countertops and linoleum floor.
Design in Wood-and-Black (Seattle, 2002)
Complete renovation of one-story house interior. New kitchen features eco-friendly cabinets with wheatboard interiors, granite tile countertops and linoleum floor.
BEFORE:
Existing galley kitchen is cut-off from the rest of the house.
Existing galley kitchen is cut-off from the rest of the house.
AFTER:
Knocking Down the Wall (Bellevue, 1996)
By knocking down a wall of this 1960's house, we were able to open up the kitchen to the dining room and family room. Complete new kitchen with barstool eat-in counter. New lighting was an important component of defining spaces without walls.
Knocking Down the Wall (Bellevue, 1996)
By knocking down a wall of this 1960's house, we were able to open up the kitchen to the dining room and family room. Complete new kitchen with barstool eat-in counter. New lighting was an important component of defining spaces without walls.
NEW HOUSE:
Kitchen
Kitchen
AFTER:
Design in Cherry and Granite (Seattle, 2006)
In a new house, this kitchen has cherry cabinetry, rough-hewn granite tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, granite tile counter top and solid granite island top.
Design in Cherry and Granite (Seattle, 2006)
In a new house, this kitchen has cherry cabinetry, rough-hewn granite tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, granite tile counter top and solid granite island top.
BEFORE:
Front door leads directly into kitchen. It becomes a cluster point and no one moves into the side wings.
Front door leads directly into kitchen. It becomes a cluster point and no one moves into the side wings.
AFTER:
Re-activating the Wing (Des Moines, 1998)
This intriguing half-timbered lodge-style house has wings with great water views. We moved the kitchen to the end of one of the wings to re-activate its use. The kitchen has a large framed opening into the dining room/living room area and brings life back to this section of the house.
Re-activating the Wing (Des Moines, 1998)
This intriguing half-timbered lodge-style house has wings with great water views. We moved the kitchen to the end of one of the wings to re-activate its use. The kitchen has a large framed opening into the dining room/living room area and brings life back to this section of the house.
BEFORE:
Out of date kitchen with poor layout.
Out of date kitchen with poor layout.
AFTER:
Healthy Environment (Seattle, 2002)
This simple renovation used low-VOC cabinet finishes, recycled paper-resin countertop, low-VOC paintand very low-VOC wood stains for wood trim.
Healthy Environment (Seattle, 2002)
This simple renovation used low-VOC cabinet finishes, recycled paper-resin countertop, low-VOC paintand very low-VOC wood stains for wood trim.
BEFORE:
The small out of date kitchen was abandoned during a major remodel.
The small out of date kitchen was abandoned during a major remodel.
AFTER:
One End to the Other (Seattle, 2002)
The new larger kitchen was placed at the opposite end of the house. It features maple cabinets, oak flooring and a butcher block top island.
One End to the Other (Seattle, 2002)
The new larger kitchen was placed at the opposite end of the house. It features maple cabinets, oak flooring and a butcher block top island.
AFTER:
His and Hers wash basins with dark quarts countertop matches half-wall of the walk-in shower.
His and Hers wash basins with dark quarts countertop matches half-wall of the walk-in shower.
AFTER:
River Rock Runs Throught It
New bathroom with river rock trail leading to the shower.
River Rock Runs Throught It
New bathroom with river rock trail leading to the shower.
AFTER:
Soaking tub with tile surround. Tile floor has decorative boarder.
Soaking tub with tile surround. Tile floor has decorative boarder.
AFTER:
Matching wash stations with rectangular basins.
Matching wash stations with rectangular basins.
AFTER:
Pacific Rim Bathroom (Seattle, 2006)
Walk-in shower features river rock floor and in-shower towels access. Bathroom furnished with traditional Japanese pieces.
Pacific Rim Bathroom (Seattle, 2006)
Walk-in shower features river rock floor and in-shower towels access. Bathroom furnished with traditional Japanese pieces.
AFTER:
Walk-in shower has ceiling mounted rainshower head and hand spray on wall.
Walk-in shower has ceiling mounted rainshower head and hand spray on wall.
AFTER:
Hidden Oasis (Seattle, 2007)
New master bath has deep soaking tub complimented with vintage style window.
Hidden Oasis (Seattle, 2007)
New master bath has deep soaking tub complimented with vintage style window.
AFTER:
Tile surround in shower has accent strip of jewel-like mosaics.
Tile surround in shower has accent strip of jewel-like mosaics.
AFTER:
Jewel-Like Beauty (Seattle, 2006)
New master bath features black countertop accented with warm tone wood, faucet, and paint color.
Jewel-Like Beauty (Seattle, 2006)
New master bath features black countertop accented with warm tone wood, faucet, and paint color.
BEFORE:
Out of date fixtures and finishes.
Out of date fixtures and finishes.
AFTER:
Bathroom in White & Blue (Seattle, 2007)
White and blue bathroom with custom sink counter and cabinet to fit in narrow space.
Bathroom in White & Blue (Seattle, 2007)
White and blue bathroom with custom sink counter and cabinet to fit in narrow space.
BEFORE:
Original bathroom had shower open into carpeted dressing area.
Original bathroom had shower open into carpeted dressing area.
AFTER:
Tile Beauty (Seattle, 1995)
New layout has re-oriented shower entering the bathroom proper. Tile wainscoting from small 'boutique' producer. Custom sink cabinet modeled on cruise ship design.
Tile Beauty (Seattle, 1995)
New layout has re-oriented shower entering the bathroom proper. Tile wainscoting from small 'boutique' producer. Custom sink cabinet modeled on cruise ship design.
BEFORE:
This grand house had no bathroom on the main level. There was no obvious place to locate a half-bath without seriously interfering with its elegant wood paneled interior.
This grand house had no bathroom on the main level. There was no obvious place to locate a half-bath without seriously interfering with its elegant wood paneled interior.
AFTER:
Finding Space for a Powder Room (Seattle, 2006)
We enclosed the side door entry under the existing roof overhang. Exterior matches existing house trim. Interior has enough room for oversize sink.
Finding Space for a Powder Room (Seattle, 2006)
We enclosed the side door entry under the existing roof overhang. Exterior matches existing house trim. Interior has enough room for oversize sink.