Kitchens
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If you’ve been dreaming of a kitchen refresh, a new decade is a great time to make your dreams come true! We’ve been working with homeowners in the Treasure Valley for over 40 years, and we have consistently been recognized as Remodeler of the Year by the National Association of Remodeling Industry’s (NARI) Idaho chapter.…
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Most folks would be forgiven for thinking that the ultimate in customization is to build from scratch. Granted, from both a design and construction perspective, a remodel always poses some constraints — for reasons of budget, if nothing else. The sign of a great remodel project, however, is to make the “after” appear as though…
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Good design has a timeliness that remains long after other homes from a similar era become “dated.” Unfortunately, this isn’t generally the case with kitchens — which are usually one of the first rooms in a home to get long in the tooth. This architect designed and built home from the 60’s had the bones…
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In reading our stories about kitchen remodels, you’d be forgiven for coming to the conclusion that we have a thing about drop ceilings. Suffice it to say that we’ve removed more than a few of them in our career. It’s not a bias per se, it’s just that they generally serve no other purpose than…
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A little extra square footage can make a huge difference in the functionality of a space — as can the addition of high-end amenities and finishes. In the case of this remodel, the combination of the two transformed a kitchen from barely adequate into an exceptional entertainment area. Vision Our clients enjoyed entertaining, but their…
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It’s tempting to believe that award winning design is all about epic transformation. The true “design aficionado,” however, appreciates that great remodel design is first and foremost about solving problems in an esthetically satisfying way. Think of it as the perfect union of right and left brain — and then read about this North End…
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As important a center of family life as our kitchens have become, there are some that make you wonder if they weren’t designed as an afterthought. This kitchen remodel not only dramatically improved its utility and appearance, but took advantage of views of the outside to enhance its sense of spaciousness and light. Vision The…
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Many remodels can be thought of as “cosmetic surgery” — but there are some visions that can only be realized through a more structural approach. At times like this, homeowners truly appreciate having a remodel partner with a solid portfolio of construction experience. Vision The owners of this foothills home not only wanted to give…
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It’s amazing what adding just a little space can do when it comes to redesigning a room. There are times, however, when creating that additional space uncovers unanticipated structural challenges. Of course, turning a challenge into an opportunity is the hallmark of a good remodeler! Vision The goal of this kitchen remodel was to increase its…
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Somewhere in the evolution of home design, kitchens were relegated to a “separate but equal” status in the hierarchy of home life. This is especially apparent in the example of this North End home, in which we reunited an isolated and lonely kitchen with a larger family space as part of a more extensive remodel.…
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Why is it that kitchens are so often hidden away from the rest of the life of the family? When you think of how central they are to nurturing us, it seems perversely ironic that they should be banished the way they so often are. This kitchen just wasn’t going to take it anymore. Here…
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Do you remember the first time you imagined the ideal kitchen? If this seems a trivial, if not odd, question to pose, bear with me a moment — and think about the role that kitchens have played in your life. I’ve lived in a lot of homes over the years, and while many of the…
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No other room in our homes combines functionality and esthetics in quite the same way as the kitchen. When both these elements need improving, it’s high time for a remodel. No one wants to fix pipes once a new kitchen is installed. Vision Our clients loved the setting and overall layout of their recently purchased…
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We traditionally think of kitchens in very functional terms. After all, this is the space from which we feed our families. But it is also a space in which we interact with them, as well as with guests. It’s not surprising, therefore, that when our clients ask us to remodel their kitchens, they often not…
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There are many compelling reasons for remodeling. Sometimes it’s about updating a look to better reflect the tastes and sensibilities of the homeowners. Sometimes it’s to upgrade a room’s intended function, or improve the flow of activities that take place there. Sometimes it’s simply to create added space. In the case of this kitchen remodel,…