Craftsman with a modern twist (added laundry room behind the kitchen not pictured)
This is our 1920 Craftsman Bungalow. This project started off as a small electrical project that turned into a complete remodel. First, the ceiling came down and we discovered the joists for the second floor were sagging and required LVL stiffeners. Next the outside wall came down and we found that the second floor landed on top of a window and the header was two 2x4s supported by 1″ of a full dimension 2×4. It was sagging so much that a galvanized vent pipe for the sink was bent because it was actually carrying the 2nd floor load. Then we closed up a window into the laundry room to allow for for wall cabinets. The two remaining windows in the kitchen face south and bring in a ton of light. Finally, we stripped the rest of the walls, insulated, and covered with 1/2 plywood nailed off for sheer and the sheetrock.
The Details
- Cabinets – Home Depot Stock Oak
- Paint – White semi-gloss sprayed onsite for cabinets & trim, gray/blue on walls
- Tile – Green Glass Subway 2″x4″ from Lowes
- Hood – Arieta Stainless w/Chimney
- Countertops – Oak butcher block from Ikea ($10/sqft)
- Lighting – 12 LED cans on dimmer, Stainless Pendant over rolling island, LED tape in custom made trim to match the rest of the house
- Future – Cabinet depth refrigerator
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An O'keefe and Merritt stove juxtaposed by a stainless steel hood and old built-in buffet removed to open to the dining and living areas.
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Lots of light and counter space with the stove, hood, and glass tile wall.
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LED tape was added to custom built trim for up lighting and soft light. A five panel door to the basement and opening into the laundry room and backyard. Also included a hot air ballon piece of art with the same accent colors in the room.
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Before picture #1 that shows the window that was covered with cabinets (same angle as the After #2 photo above). Closing the window does not significanticantly affect the light as a laundry room was added behind it. this photo displays the lovely 70's floor, brown stove, and gold paint...yikes.
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Before photo # 2 (same angle as After photo #1 above). Built in cabinets, chopping block formica counters, new white diswasher and refrigerator located to the opposite wall.
