This project took 12 weeks to complete. We finished 2 weeks over schedule. Click here for a detailed project cost breakdown.
By moving the carport door and closing in 2 carport windows we were able to move the range to a better spot, add a bar/buffet area for more storage and then open up the area around the peninsula and create some seating.
The cherry cabinets with slab doors and simple trims combined with painted peninsula & bar cabinets, quartz countertops, stacked pattern backsplash and polished nickel fixtures maintain the mid century style.
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Start Date: May 2nd, 2023
Completion Date: July 26th, 2023
Total Cost: $100,780
Before: closed off from dining area, cramped and cluttered
After: Open to the dining area, clutter free with space for multiple cooks
Before: Sink centered on a window that looks into a closed in carport
After: removing the window and relocating the range for more counterspace
Before: Hot water heater took up a lot of pantry space, shelving was too small
After: Moved hot water heater, added deeper shelving that goes to ceiling.
Before: Largely unused area
After: Added storage with microwave and fridge
Cherry cabinets have high color variation and will darken over time
Finishes like the cherry cabinets and quartz countertops make the kitchen look great. But improving the layout was the real goal.
We started by removing two windows that looked into a now enclosed carport. They were not serving any real function.
That allowed us to move the range over the to carport wall and install a proper range hood. It also allowed us to move carport door over about 3 feet so we could expand the kitchen.
We also removed an uneeded bookshelf in the hallway that was was taking up space in the kitchen. That gave us more room for the new bar area. Finally the water heater was moved out of the pantry closet (we installed a tankless water heater on the outside of the house).
Before: L-shaped kitchen was cramped and bad window and door layout were limiting options.
After: Removed 2 windows, moved door, removed hall closet, Moved range and fridge. Created a bigger peninsula and added cabinets and counters.
The cherry cabinets really stand out and look fantastic. But its the other finishes and fixtures that give this kitchen that luxe feel.
Glass Door at Bar
Polished Nickel Bridge Faucet
Panelled Dishwasher matches peninsula cabinets
Large peninsula with seating and brass sconces on the beam
Blue backsplash tile, 3x12 with stacked pattern strenthens the simple lines of the slab door cabinets.
Custom Pantry Shelves (we removed the water heater and installed a Rinnai)
Things went pretty smoothly but we did have a few issues:
This project ran 3 weeks past schedule due to the challenges listed above. Fortunately the kitchen was functional by the original completion date and they were able to move in on time.
Initial Estimate: $80,780 This was the estimate we presented at the end of our design and budget consult .
Fixed price propsoal: $99,791. This was the total cost at the end of the design process.
This was about a 20% cost increase from initial budget to final project cost.
Reasons for increase/Decrease:
On this project there were just two small changes.
The Cherry cabinets have simple slab doors and simple trim, a key component to the mid-century look
