They first noticed their floors were buckling in places. By the time these Blaine homeowners traced the problem back to the dishwasher, the damage was done and it was significant.
They turned to their Facebook community for referrals and got a solid recommendation to speak with the experts at Strandpark Properties. Design Build Remodel. Our insurance experts met with them and determined what it would realistically take to restore everything damaged to its original state—a figure much higher than the insurance company had originally offered. Shocking.
By carefully building a realistic budget needed for the restoration, we were then able to pivot and add what these homeowners had always wanted to make their kitchen and living room into the entertainment space they desired.
BEFORE: The dishwasher leaked for months underneath the floor compromising the flooring and sub-structure not to mention the lower cabinets.
Before
From Left: Shared kitchen/living room wall to be removed, remaining kitchen with tiny desk and comprimised laminate flooring.
After
AFTER: The living room gets a new floor, fireplace, paint, and floating shelves.AFTER: Cambria Inverness Platinum waterfall countertops, Alson 9 – light unique geometric chandelier, Kichler Todo 56″ Ceiling Fan.AFTER: 9-foot island seats the entire family and affords an extra gathering area for holiday entertainment. Tall custom cabinets are finished in Sealskin SW7675.AFTER: 3-toned cabinet design, custom framed, full overlay Walnut cabinets with our own bleached Walnut Stain.
AFTER: Left—Custom cabinets with built-in microwave drawer oven and coffee bar. Floating shelves and Methos Mosaic Petal Grey tile, finishes off the wall; Right— Cambria Inverness Platinum countertops, waterfall application.AFTER: Cafe 30″ Double Oven Range in Matte White on the perimeter opposite new Cafe dishwasher on the island with Adura Swiss Oak Truffle flooring, and counter-depth french door refrigerator; Delta Essa pull-down kitchen faucet with on/off touch activation and magnetic docking spray head; Blanco Diamond 32″ undermount 50/50 double basin, low dived SILGRANIT kitchen sink.AFTER: New entry with Annie Selke lkat black porcelain tile flooring, carpet, and stair railings, wall color Loggia SW7506.
