Yes before photos are amatuer but also understand this is how the room felt with such poor lighting and dark surfaces. The cabinet over the window cut off the natural light. Cabinets were old, rough and dirty. Drawers had terrible runners and many of the boxes were broken. No soft close or smooth operation of anything. The layout was not efficient, nor functional for the lifestyle of the homeowner, her complaints included: All base corners were impossible to access efficiently.
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Peninsula restricted traffic flow. Refrigerator that close to corner killed space and deem the corner useless. The pantry was small. The style was out of date .. Cathedral doors and small split/double doors. The vinyl floor was worn out in spots and out of style.
Landing place? The island. Hot items should always be on a hot pad, even if it's granite. Granite is very susceptible to crack wth extreme temp changes.
Floor tile is porcelain, she loves it. Brightens room and is not busy.
No bending With ths micro! It's a drawer. Optimal solution when you don't want to give up wall or counter space. Only downside is their cost ($600-700)
35k is a very conservative budget with remodeling. No china products in this space and ALL work was done by a licensed Contactor. New cabinets, granite, tile backsplash and floor, recessed lighting and pendants replaced a fluorescent light, painting and mechanical changes to move appliances and new cabinet layout. The old ceiling was stipple.. Now she has smooth, new drywall. New duct work was added to vent the hood out. New cooktop, hood, sink, faucet, disposal, double ovens and microwave. accessories include rollouts in pantry, spice pullout, lazy Susan, pullout trash bin, cutlery dividers, dividers for cookie sheets, and deep drawers for Tupperware and pots and pans.
Ahh yes, I meant to add that to my long list ;). Before she was using a folding table, now she has a 6' customized to fit her computer box and printer (on Pullout)
Great work - in the metro Atlanta market you'd be looking at $25k to $40k depending on who did the work. She has alot of customs in the cabinets. Only thing I might have added was a pot filler at the cooktop....some like them..some don't.....awesome job thanks for sharing
Thank you .. agree pot fillers are great. With strict budgets like this, its not often people are interested in splurging $500-1000 to add them (average cost of plumbing change with the fixture itself)
I can tell you that would have been far in excess of 35k in the DC/VA market...........unless performed by an unlicensed, under-qualified guy out of the back of his truck for daily wages! The pricing in this market baffles me to this day, and I've been doing it here for what seems like forever.
I GUESS SOME CABINET MAKERS ENJOY THEIR WORK AND NOT JUST IN IT FOR THE ALMIGHTY DOLLAR. BUT WAIT TIME HAS CHANGE THE DOLLAR IS ALL PEOPLE CARE ABOUT. TOM'S WORKSHOP
@Thomas Design/sales is a struggle these days. It seems there is a significant amount of people who have (maybe by no choice) had to lower their standards on what is worth buying. Its sad to see in my industry, because the areas of the home that I work are the most important in our daily living. Many understand that what they buy at the Dollar Store is cheaper.. and disposable. Its really no different than what is happening to the products in the kitchen/bath business. Imports are
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moving in faster and faster and they "look" just as great. The average lifespan of a kitchen or bath should be 15-20yrs at least. I've yet to see anything import stand the test of time to made in the U.S. of A. Hmmm.. different conversation I should have posted :)
The issue is not so much of whether the item is made in China or in a Good 'ol US of A factory. The test of the products longevity has to do with its base material...ie: wood vs particle board. and the "mechanics" of the construction itself. :ie simple 18 ga staples or full mortise and Tenon joinery.
As a custom builder and sometime antique restorer I have seen furniture that was 200+ years
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old and going strong. I build for the long haul...because I feel the quality is a better issue than price.
"Value" is a relative term, isn't it? Greater initial cost rarely winds up costing more in the end. In fact it is easy to make a strong argument for just the opposite. One of the problems is that folks rarely invest in a home they'll stay in and - one of our industries newest catch-phrases - "Age in place". So- what you have are couples moving into homes and personalizing them with a plan to move in 10 or so years. In that scenario the long-term isn't a primary concern. The next couple moves in, remodels again. The chain continues....
Mike N. I have one view point that challenges your statement about "Aging In Place" ... and yes, I am one of those Certified Designers :) ...
Aging In Place is not personal. Universal aka Handicap Design is. Aging in Place is about designing a home to age with you.. with anyone. Additionally, its about making smart, safe choices
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all around. We have the obvious challenges of getting old and all that goes with that, but equal consideration can be given in a design to address the "what ifs" in life.
What if .. you were in a car accident and lost a leg. What if .. you developed arthritis at a young age. What if.... I could go on and on..
Aging In Place is about smart design, done well. Its not about getting old, its about being safe and comfortable along the way.
Landing place? The island. Hot items should always be on a hot pad, even if it's granite. Granite is very susceptible to crack wth extreme temp changes.
Floor tile is porcelain, she loves it. Brightens room and is not busy.
No bending With ths micro! It's a drawer. Optimal solution when you don't want to give up wall or counter space. Only downside is their cost ($600-700)
35k is a very conservative budget with remodeling. No china products in this space and ALL work was done by a licensed Contactor. New cabinets, granite, tile backsplash and floor, recessed lighting and pendants replaced a fluorescent light, painting and mechanical changes to move appliances and new cabinet layout. The old ceiling was stipple.. Now she has smooth, new drywall. New duct work was added to vent the hood out. New cooktop, hood, sink, faucet, disposal, double ovens and microwave. accessories include rollouts in pantry, spice pullout, lazy Susan, pullout trash bin, cutlery dividers, dividers for cookie sheets, and deep drawers for Tupperware and pots and pans.
A lot more than what meets the eye...
Super job!
Gary
As a custom builder and sometime antique restorer I have seen furniture that was 200+ years ...»
Mike N. I have one view point that challenges your statement about "Aging In Place" ... and yes, I am one of those Certified Designers :) ...
Aging In Place is not personal. Universal aka Handicap Design is. Aging in Place is about designing a home to age with you.. with anyone. Additionally, its about making smart, safe choices ...»
What if .. you were in a car accident and lost a leg. What if .. you developed arthritis at a young age. What if.... I could go on and on..
Aging In Place is about smart design, done well. Its not about getting old, its about being safe and comfortable along the way.
I'm my haste to post quickly, I certainly didn't articulate well enough and I thank you for doing so!