{"id":555,"date":"2024-07-06T03:45:27","date_gmt":"2024-07-06T03:45:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/strandparkproperties.com\/?page_id=555"},"modified":"2024-12-11T20:53:49","modified_gmt":"2024-12-11T20:53:49","slug":"project-summary-31","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/strandparkproperties.com\/?page_id=555","title":{"rendered":"The tale of the kitchen that didn&#8217;t fit"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>Every now and then you run across a home design that doesn&#8217;t quite work in some way. In this case, it was a kitchen that was too small and segmented for the size of the home and the usage needed for decent functionality. Let&#8217;s face it, when you&#8217;ve got four kids and a bunch of grandkids with a seemingly endless desire to bake and eat cookies, you need a working kitchen with adequate space; you need to get to the mixer without breaking your neck!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\" id=\"image-20240310124428859540-6250-2639-7264-1152\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mbros.com\/assets\/components\/phpthumbof\/cache\/before-kitchen-remodel-elevated-view.0a114d4a5121d9d63863fa0eb8728a1a.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">BEFORE: Elevated view of kitchen separating the kitchen from the formal living room on the right.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\" id=\"image-20240310124428861788-7086-7312-4416-6377\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mbros.com\/assets\/components\/phpthumbof\/cache\/murphy-bros-kitchen-island-ham-lake.6c797f76edff042be860f0cc414dda37.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">AFTER kitchen remodel showing full working island and new clear alder cabinets. Cherry flooring was extended into the dining area and &#8220;feathered&#8221; in to the existing floors.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"section-before\">Before<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\" id=\"image-20240310124428867834-5601-1490-2524-7475\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mbros.com\/assets\/components\/phpthumbof\/cache\/before-kitchen-remodel-cramped-space.0a114d4a5121d9d63863fa0eb8728a1a.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">BEFORE kitchen remodel view towards dining room.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\" id=\"image-20240310124428869863-6043-3750-4142-6244\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mbros.com\/assets\/components\/phpthumbof\/cache\/before-kitchen-remodel-penninsula-kitchen-table.0a114d4a5121d9d63863fa0eb8728a1a.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">BEFORE kitchen remodel view of peninsula and location of kitchen dining table.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\" id=\"image-20240310124428871926-6759-6129-6777-2459\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mbros.com\/assets\/components\/phpthumbof\/cache\/before-kitchen-remodel-cramped-space.0a114d4a5121d9d63863fa0eb8728a1a.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">BEFORE kitchen remodel view towards dining room.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\" id=\"image-20240310124428873893-4524-4618-2082-4018\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mbros.com\/assets\/components\/phpthumbof\/cache\/existing-plan-copy.6c797f76edff042be860f0cc414dda37.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">EXISTING kitchen layout before the remodel<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\" id=\"image-20240310124428876164-1741-7538-2335-9021\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mbros.com\/assets\/components\/phpthumbof\/cache\/proposed-plan2.6c797f76edff042be860f0cc414dda37.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">PROPOSED kitchen layout showing wall to be moved and wall to be removed entirely to open up the kitchen<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"section-after\">After<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>The simplest solution was to remove one wall separating the kitchen from the dining room. We moved an adjacent living room wall out a foot or so to allow for traffic flow. This also allowed for new cabinets, pantry and dual ovens.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;Sometimes rethinking the space to maximize for utility also brings with it an opportunity for more beauty and light,&#8221; remarks Strandpark Properties. Design\/Build Consultant of more than 15 years, Jonah Smith. &#8220;So that&#8217;s what we did here. By making a 14-inch move on one wall and complete removal of another, we were able to solve multiple space issues. They now have more storage that&#8217;s easy to get to, double the work surface area, a highly functional pantry and upgraded appliances.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Smith explains, &#8220;We reduced in size one window to accommodate the lower cabinets and also to block the view of the deck while retaining the view of the natural landscape beyond.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\" id=\"image-20240310124428884434-3164-3425-5296-7127\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mbros.com\/assets\/components\/phpthumbof\/cache\/murphy-bros-kitchen-island-table-ham-lake-elevated-view.6c797f76edff042be860f0cc414dda37.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">AFTER remodel elevated view of kitchen. Note the two different tone finishes on the island and perimeter cabinets.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>We selected tier-3 Granite for the table island, perimeter countertops, and the custom island. Everything you see here stores something. We matched all the trim to the basement millwork, which was the last project we did for them in 2016.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\" id=\"image-20240310124428887988-5065-2087-2375-5454\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mbros.com\/assets\/components\/phpthumbof\/cache\/murphy-bros-granite-kitchen-table-ham-lake.6c797f76edff042be860f0cc414dda37.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">AFTER kitchen remodel view of new functional table used mostly at breakfast.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\" id=\"image-20240310124428889886-9431-9771-3260-7562\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mbros.com\/assets\/components\/phpthumbof\/cache\/murphy-bros-granite-kitchen-table-ham-lake-cabinets.6c797f76edff042be860f0cc414dda37.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">AFTER remodel showing perimeter cabinets and cook top and new island table large enough to seat 7 with storage.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\" id=\"image-20240310124428891952-3048-7594-4091-1891\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mbros.com\/assets\/components\/phpthumbof\/cache\/murphy-bros-kitchen-pantry-ham-lake.6c797f76edff042be860f0cc414dda37.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">AFTER kitchen remodel view of new pantry. Door to left of pantry is a broom closet, drawers underneath are for dry storage.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\" id=\"image-20240310124428893924-8843-2968-5530-8220\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mbros.com\/assets\/components\/phpthumbof\/cache\/murphy-bros-kitchen-panty-ovens-ham-lake.6c797f76edff042be860f0cc414dda37.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">AFTER kitchen remodel shows wall reveal (right side of image) has been moved back 14 inches to accommodate new cabinets and appliances.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\" id=\"image-20240310124428895877-5543-2521-5520-2559\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mbros.com\/assets\/components\/phpthumbof\/cache\/murphy-bros-granite-kitchen-perimeter-countertop-ham-lake.6c797f76edff042be860f0cc414dda37.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">AFTER kitchen remodel view of cooktop and surrounding upper cabinets.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\" id=\"image-20240310124428897748-3295-6109-4778-8197\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mbros.com\/assets\/components\/phpthumbof\/cache\/murphy-bros-kitchen-spice-drawer-ham-lake.6c797f76edff042be860f0cc414dda37.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">AFTER remodel shows spice drawer just to right of cooktop\u2014alphabetized of course.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\" id=\"image-20240310124428899871-9561-7604-4979-5478\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mbros.com\/assets\/components\/phpthumbof\/cache\/murphy-bros-kitchen-plate-peg-drawer-ham-lake.6c797f76edff042be860f0cc414dda37.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">AFTER kitchen remodel custom plate organizer.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\" id=\"image-20240310124428901804-4665-2826-8803-3837\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mbros.com\/assets\/components\/phpthumbof\/cache\/murphy-bros-kitchen-upper-storage-ham-lake.6c797f76edff042be860f0cc414dda37.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">AFTER kitchen remodel shows storage capacity. Upper glass cabinets have a subtle back-light.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\" id=\"image-20240310124428903932-6031-8170-4932-2978\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mbros.com\/assets\/components\/phpthumbof\/cache\/murphy-bros-entryway-ham-lake-verticle.6c797f76edff042be860f0cc414dda37.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">We also added a new entry door for additional curb appeal. Left: custom closet doors in clear Alder, made by our own in-house cabinet maker.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"section-materials\">Featured Materials<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">APPLIANCES<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Refrigerator \u2014 Bosch 36&#8243; Counter depth 4-door refrigerator<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cooktop&nbsp;\u2014&nbsp;Samsung 30&#8243; Gas Cooktop NA30N7755TS<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">CABINETRY<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Cabinetry \u2014 Custom Cabinets; 1\/2&#8243; Overlay Design, Clear alder w\/Wht. Mel. Int., Shaker-style with custom profile<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Main Island&nbsp;\u2014&nbsp;9.4 ft. Island Base-24 3\/4&#8243; Deep, double entry<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cabinet Glass Panels&nbsp;\u2014&nbsp;Artique<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">COUNTERTOPS<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Perimeter \u2014 Granite Countertops &#8211; Snowflake, 3\/8\u201d, round profile<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Island \u2014 Granite Countertops &#8211; Snowflake, 3\/8\u201d, round profile<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Kitchen table Island \u2014&nbsp;Paricema White<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">MILLWORK<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Alder<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">FIXTURES<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Sink \u2014 Kohler Prolific 33&#8243; workstation Single Basin Steel Undermount Sink<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Faucet \u2014 Delta Trinsic Touch Faucet in Champagne Bronze<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pot Filler \u2014 Delta Boderick wall mount pot filler in champagne bronze<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">WINDOWS<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Marvin Ultimate, Bahama Brown Clad Exterior, Bare Pine Interior<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">DOORS<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Entry Door&nbsp;\u2014&nbsp;Therma Tru, Classic Draft Fir Grain Fiberglass<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Entry Door Glass&nbsp;\u2014&nbsp;Simulated Divided lite, Low-e (Ogee 1 5\/8&#8243; SOL)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bi-fold closet door&nbsp;\u2014&nbsp;Clear alder<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">FLOORING<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Some type of flooring goes here.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">TILE<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Main Backsplash&nbsp;\u2014Metallic Nickel mosaic and Mayorka 2&#215;8 white<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cooktop Accent Backsplash&nbsp;\u2014&nbsp;Metallic Nickel mosaic &amp; Myorka 4&#215;4 White<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">PAINT<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Wall \u2014 Snowbound SW7004<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Shoe &amp; base trim \u2014 Anew Gray SW7030<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Every now and then you run across a home design that doesn&#8217;t quite work in some way. 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