So How is it All Going To Look When We Are Done?

The finishes, yes all the little details that make a space personal and refect the owners taste. This is a fun process of looking at what you like and narrowing the field down to one thing. It can be overwhelming but I find when clients react viscerally they often have an easier time.

Here are the basics, the door color, countertop (Superwhite quartzite) and backsplash tiles. Ryan used his Photoshop skills do do a mockup of the backsplash. And yes, there view is much like the picture. Knowing him it is his backyard. The design has changed a bit but you get the idea.

Here are some of the other elements that make up the finishes.

The maple floors with a wider plank.

The chandelier for over the dining table.

The pendants for over the island.

The hardware for the cabinets.

 

We are getting our insulation inspection next week and will be moving on to sheetrock. It will be looking like a room soon!

Why Remodeling Can Sometimes Be Surprising!

I am reposting an article by David Getts who is the contractor on the Sammamish remodel. When we started this remodel we knew that we wanted to add a lot more windows to capture the light all through the day. We needed a Structural Engineer to tell us how to do this and still keep the integrity of the house. We also found some surprises left by the previous owner.

Notice something missing. Read David's article for the whole story.

http://www.examiner.com/article/structural-engineering-the-brains-behind-the-brawn

Coming Along!

The remodel of Jennifer and Ryan's downstairs is really looking good. All of the walls we don't want anymore are down, the plumbing is moved, the wall to bathroom has moved over a few inches and the pesky closet is gone.

 David Getts, our estimable contractor is right on track and doing his best to solve the many problems he found behind the walls. Here is a link to an article he wrote about doing it right and doing it wrong. http://www.examiner.com/article/construction-mistakes-how-to-avoid-ignorance-and-disregard

So let's take a look at the progress.

This is what you see when you walk in the front door now. What a difference, and no closet to trip over. Originally
there was a window in that area, the one that is above the sink in the new kitchen. Look at that light and view.
 

Looking into the new kitchen from the corner by the fireplace and no closet.

Existing window moved to new location above sink. You have to use your imagination.

Standing in new kitchen area looking back to the dining area. Another new window at the back.

Looking from kitchen towards living room. The windows on either side of the fireplace were installed without headers, very dangerous as the load of the second floor was being carried without help.

Missing closet and the only wall with it's original sheetrock still on. Look at the beautiful new beam, instead of sheerocking it as planned we are going to stain it match the floors.

 David and his crew are working hard to keep this job on track. Next time I will be sharing all the finishes the clients have picked out. Hopefully they will be picked out.