Kitchen Remodel: Carmel, Indiana

[ChrWright]

We finished this kitchen a few months ago, and I finally took pictures of it yesterday.

The original layout for the space included a wall between a front office and the kitchen, and a poorly functioning peninsula layout for the cabinetry. We removed the wall and installed a recessed beam, and enlarged the opening between the dining room and kitchen to create a much more open, generous space.

This allowed for a long island and elevated bar table, with enough space left over for a small, efficient home office area. Space was also taken from the garage for the angled TV wall and better traffic flow around the island. The refrigerator, wine nook, and pantry storage were located in a thin transition space to the kitchen, right off the laundry and garage entry. The cabinetry is KraftMaid cherry, and the counters are granite with an Oceanside multi-format glass mosaic backsplash tile. The renovation also included the installation of a clear maple hardwood floor throughout the main level of the house.

I was both designer and builder for this one.

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[ChrWright]

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[Blue]

I like it. Very masculine. Is that a flat screen on the wall with a frame around it? I'm on a small puter right now.

[ChrWright]

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[ChrWright]

I like it. Very masculine. Is that a flat screen on the wall with a frame around it? I'm on a small puter right now.

Yes. We built a cabinet box for it and recessed it into the wall.

[naptownCr]

Love the details. You did the cornice at the top the same way I like to do mine. Are these 36" wall cabinets?
Is the refridgerator a counter depth or did you pull the other cabinets to allow for it to sit back that far. (I have also recessed them into an ajoining room ) Nice job

[naptownCr]

Ubatuba or peacock granite?

[ChrWright]

Love the details. You did the cornice at the top the same way I like to do mine. Are these 36" wall cabinets?
Is the refrigerator a counter depth or did you pull the other cabinets to allow for it to sit back that far. (I have also recessed them into an ajoining room ) Nice job

Yes to the 36s. Yes to the counter depth fridge.

I didn't notice until looking at the pics that the case of the fridge is sticking out a tad. I'm wondering if the guys didn't push it back far enough, or if we should have removed the drywall behind it so it would go back a bit more.

[ChrWright]

Ubatuba or peacock granite?

Can't recall the name, but it's not Uba.

[Blue]

I just noticed the attached table top and serves as sort of a back splash for the cook top. Very original. I've never seen it done like that.

[naptownCr]

Yes to the 36s. Yes to the counter depth fridge.

I didn't notice until looking at the pics that the case of the fridge is sticking out a tad. I'm wondering if the guys didn't push it back far enough, or if we should have removed the drywall behind it so it would go back a bit more.

Most times it is either the wheels rolling out when they open it or the ice maker line holding it out

[nEighter]

looks awesome!

[ChrWright]

That island was a major PITA to get to fit right in the space. I tried dozens of configurations to get everything she wanted AND get decent clearances around it. It was a long skinny space when we started, and even after taking the wall down the corners and transitions were tight.

[ChrWright]

A better shot of the island:

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[Dusty]

This kitchen I like. I have noticed some of your customers request some pretty funky decor. But I find this kitchen to be warm and inviting.

Yes it is masculine, but you could easily bring out the feminine side of the kitchen as well.

[ChrWright]

This kitchen I like. I have noticed some of your customers request some pretty funky decor. But I find this kitchen to be warm and inviting.

Yes it is masculine, but you could easily bring out the feminine side of the kitchen as well.

"Thank you for calling about your kitchen Ms. Jones. We're most known for our work in the 'funky' milieu... But sometimes we venture into 'warm-and-inviting', too...."

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[LivinTheDream]

Another excellent job, Chris! I especially like the sense of individuality. Your stuff always has flair, and your plan is so nicely fit into the available space... PITA or not. :-)

[RCP]

Beautiful, as usual! I love the table/island!
What is your opinion on matching cabinets to existing wood trim doors and case? I love the contrast there, recently had a customer on a new construction want to match the stain grade doors/trim to the cabinets (and floors!) all the same!

[ChrWright]

Beautiful, as usual! I love the table/island!
What is your opinion on matching cabinets to existing wood trim doors and case? I love the contrast there, recently had a customer on a new construction want to match the stain grade doors/trim to the cabinets (and floors!) all the same!

Floors, trim, cabinets----when they all match it can easily start to be too much, and really look awful if you don't get it exactly right (species, stain, etc.) There's nothing worse than two materials, side by side, that look like they're trying to match each other, but don't quite make it.

If you look at the wine nook--you can tell the wine cabinet isn't real wood--it's trying to be but it's not. I wish KM would improve those. Even with upgraded construction on the cabinet package, that sucker came in with plastic sides and edge banding. Hate it.

Contrasts are sexy and dramatic.

I like the way it... (looking around for Rory)... 'Pops". :grin:

[RCP]

Thanks, I agree, we stained up some different samples to show them. Tied to pick complimentary colors, we will see!

[OGStilts]

Chris, that looks really good. Can you tell me more about that double oven cabinet? It looks like to me that the upper one is actually one of those microwave drawers. If that's the case can you tell me what brand that is and how did you like it being up that high. I've got a place coming up next year where something like that could work out real well but I always thought you really need those microwave drawers below counter top height for them to be comfortable to use.

Thanks.

[SLS-Construction]

... I like the way it... (looking around for Rory)... 'Pops". :grin:

I couldn't say it any better :laugh3:

Great work like always Chris

[neolitic]

Nicely done as always.
Takes the ho-hum out of the galley kitchen! http://i634.photobucket.com/albums/uu61/neoliticman/smiliethumbsup.gif

[Eieio]

Nicely done Chris.. Love the cabinet colors against the flooring.. Really like the recessed TV in the wall..

I forgive you for the "pop" comment as well

[orson]

Beautiful!

What did you say the address was?...now...how to get it into my house... :2thumbsup:

[WarnerConstInc.]

All the richer's live in Carmel!!!

I am a fan of the mis-matched look. I like different pieces of furniture in a kitchen, i.e. Hoosier cabinets, big 6' cast iron sink with old Chicago faucet on it, I am all down for differnt species of wood, natural, stained or painted. Just throw in a few things similar and you can have yourself one sweet looking new, old kitchen.

Looks nice Chris!! As long as they are enjoying it, happy with it and the check cleared, all is well!!

[uwing]

Looks sweet. did you finish the doors and trim

[ChrWright]

Chris, that looks really good. Can you tell me more about that double oven cabinet? It looks like to me that the upper one is actually one of those microwave drawers. If that's the case can you tell me what brand that is and how did you like it being up that high. I've got a place coming up next year where something like that could work out real well but I always thought you really need those microwave drawers below counter top height for them to be comfortable to use.

Thanks.

Actually it's a standard microwave with a tilt down door.

[ChrWright]

Looks sweet. did you finish the doors and trim

The pocket door to the laundry is new, as is the enlarged cased opening to the dining room. We matched the new casings and baseboards to the existing stain.

[ChrWright]

Ubatuba or peacock granite?

I looked it up and it was Labrador Green--which I think is either the same thing, or in the same family as Uba Tuba.

Uba Tuba seems to have changed over the years as I've seen it. This was a kitchen I did 8 years ago with UT (only 2cm here):

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[bconley]

Yes to the 36s. Yes to the counter depth fridge.

I didn't notice until looking at the pics that the case of the fridge is sticking out a tad. I'm wondering if the guys didn't push it back far enough, or if we should have removed the drywall behind it so it would go back a bit more.

I always spec my refer panels and tall pantry cabs 26" deep for that reason and it also give a place for the counter top to but into.
Also it looks like that particular refer can only be pushed back as far as the door because of the way the hinge is made and it is possible that if could be pushed back the door will hit the granite.
Looks great, as do the other projects on your website!

Bill