In this project, we are adding unto an existing 1920′s home.
This project involves completely renovating the first floor,
with our primary focus being on a new kitchen.

The existing floor plan is on the left, with the proposed
on the right. Note currently how far away the kitchen
is from the center of the house, specifically to the dining.
We will be building an addition, allowing the kitchen to
be centrally located. We’re also working in a new mudroom.

An existing second floor deck is demo’d to
make room for the new kitchen addition.

With the deck out of the way, excavation
begins for trench footings.

Inside, Alex begins demolition of the existing kitchen cabinets.

Brick is removed because these walls
will become part of the interior.

The kitchen demolition is complete. We’ve also stripped
much of the drywall off the walls and ceiling.

Standing in the dining room. This wall will open up,
giving a view of the kitchen when the project is finished.

Block foundation is up. Brian is laying out floor joists.

The first external wall has been removed. When finished,
this view will be looking into the kitchen.

This doorway will be infilled with brick we removed from the
other side of the house. On the other side will be mudroom cabinets.

This framing will become the mudroom walls and a closet.

The wall here is temporary. It supports the second
floor while installing the new beam.

Brian and Alex installing the large LVL beams.

With the second floor successfully supported, the
temporary wall is removed leaving the space is open.

Standing in the future family room, looking toward where
the kitchen will be when the project is finished.

The wall for the kitchen is in place.

Alex works on installing roof rafters and ceiling joists.

The view from outside, with the house wrap on.

While we’ve been working upstairs, our clients have been
using this temporary kitchen in the basement.

We built a soffit to hide the beam, along with some
plumbing, electrical, and HVAC. The hood and cooktop
will be centered below this soffit.

The kitchen sink window is installed.

The drywall has been hung. This view is from the back door,
looking toward the kitchen and the center of the house.

View from the dining room opening toward the kitchen.

Standing at the island, looking at the family room.

New hardwood floor has been installed; old hardwood sanded
back to bare wood. The entire floor is ready for staining.

The finished floor.

New layout allows for views from living room in the front of the
house all the way through to the family room at the back.

Cabinets and appliances have been delivered.

Brian is hard at work installing the kitchen cabinetry.

The trim work is being installed. We’re doing a mix of brand
and old.  All of it will be stained dark.

The hood has been installed. The blank wood areas will be
filled with tile to compliment the tile backsplash.

Cabinet installation is finished, waiting for countertops.

A view from the new family room.

Pantry cabinets.

The new mudroom cabinets, with one cubby
for each member of the family.

Turning the corner, there is a small
bench and a tall storage cabinet.

Upstairs, we installed new wood shake siding. It
will be painted a gray to match the existing.

Kitchen countertops at the sink are being installed.

Island countertop has been installed too.

Up close shot of the soapstone.

The  tile backsplash has been installed.

As has the tile detail on the hood.

The full kitchen.

On the outside, we built a small roof
to cover the side entrance.

We included an energy efficient LED light, along
with a photocell sensor so it turns on at dusk.

Our happy clients in their new kitchen.

Off the side door, new mudroom cubbies
have room for everyone in the family.

The dining room, open to the new kitchen location.

The new kitchen, with its beautiful island.

Standing back from the kitchen, as it opens into the family room.