This project took 16 weeks to complete. It was 4 weeks over schedule. Click here for a detailed project cost.
Project Overview: This was a pretty large Southwood kitchen that just needed a few layout tweaks to make it more efficient and make it feel less crowded. It also eeded a makeover, the dark cabinets the previous owners had installed were overbearing.
Before:
The dark cabinets and counters were a bit overbearing and island was too deep and too close to the perimeter.
After:
The new cabinets were light and bright. We also spaced the island better and removed the corner cabinets.
Before:
Having the oven cabinets and pantry in the middle of the kitchen felt crowded.
After:
Moving them to the corner created better counterspace and a more open feel.
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Start Date: Jan 21, 2023
Completion Date: May 18th, 2023
Total Cost: $110,803
Quote from the client:
"We just hosted our first dinner party and it was awesome. Such a wonderful space to host and hang out in. Our friends commented a number of times how beautiful everything was and well it suits us. It all functions so well and so conveniently that it's a joy to work in..." "
This couple originally contacted us to look at their kitchen, master bath and converting a utility room into a guest bedroom. Trying to do all those project at once was a bit much so we decided to focus on the kitchen first and return to the other projects in the future.
The main issue for them was the color and ligthing. The kitchen was very dark and overbearing and the lighting was poor. There were also some layout issues. The island was placed too close to the other countertops and the corner cabinets next to the fridge were just a place where clutter collected. They liked to entertain but felt the kitchen was not open enough for guest to enjoy.
Their main goals were to update the look of the kitchen a create a brighter space and a more open feel without losing storage or counterspace.
Before: This Southwood kitchen has too many cabinets crowding the space and the overhang for seating at the island was impractical. The corner cabinets next to the fridge just created a place for clutter.
After: An island with more storage and spaced appropriately. Fewer cabinets open up the space but adding tall cabinets creates more storage. Seating at the peninsula makes more sense.
This Southwood kitchen project had a few issues that delayed its completion. Fortunately all were resolved and the clients were very understanding of the delays.
Initial Estimate: At the end our initial design and budget consult the cost for this project was estimated at $92,432
Fixed price proposal: At the end of the design process the final fixed price proposal we presented was for $109,342, about 18% more than the original budget.
The significant increase came mostly from changes to their material selections in design.
Reasons for increase/Decrease:
There were two change orders on the project. One for adding additional lighitng and one for extra flooring, they decided to order some extra boxes since the material proved difficult to find. Change order total came to around $1500.
