Residential Interior $250,000 – $500,000
Aurora Kitchens & Interiors
These clients wanted to create a more open floor plan. Having contemplated the project for several years, they wanted to increase functional storage, a larger island, and gourmet appliances. Removing the walls between the kitchen and dining room, and installing Caseta adjustable dimmers makes it easy for the homeowners to set the perfect mood, whether it is for a relaxing evening or a special occasion with lots of friends and family. Taking down walls and relocating appliances can make a huge difference when changing a space.
Whenever a major reconfiguration is being considered, it is important to do discovery early in the process to understand what the ramifications of the proposed changes will be in terms of time spent and the impact on the project budget. When the exploration was done in this case, the section of wall between the original openings to the dining room and the foyer turned out to be housing structure, plumbing supply lines and drain for master bath and gas to the 2ndfloor. This portion would need to remain.
The beautiful Cambria quartz backsplash and the incorporation of gold metal accents in the cabinet hardware, appliance handles, and the chandelier added a touch of elegance. The multi-tone color scheme blends rich wood textures with soft painted finishes, completing the warm and inviting atmosphere.
Residential Bath $100,000 – $150,000
Nicastro Contracting with team member Bin There Dump That
Remodeling the master bath in this single-family, two-story 3-bedroom, 2.5 bath colonial built in the 1980s required the new bath to be located in the existing space. The original bath had a large whirlpool tib, small fiberglass shower unit, single sink vanity, toilet room with a bidet. Dark, due to faux tree bark tiles on the walls and ceiling and poor lighting, the new bath was to provide the ambiance of a retreat spa. All plumbing fixtures, except the toilet were relocated to accommodate homeowners wish list. Eliminating the bidet created a smaller toilet room and space for two single sink vanities. Relocating the tub allowed for a large, tiled shower with built-in bench.
A structural engineer was hired to analyze the concern of the combined weight of the selected solid surface tub and its water capacity. The tub location and floor joist direction transferred the weight to the exterior wall over an existing kitchen window below. The existing double 2×10 window header was not sufficient to carry the added load. Replacing the header with an engineered beam exceeded the budget so a lighter acrylic tub with combined water weight that didn’t exceed the allowable capacity of the existing joists and window header was selected. This only required solid wood blocking between the floor joists. Lighting was improved with recessed lights and vanity lights. Hafele’s sliding door system allowed hanging the bath entry door with no visible hardware which blends the door into its surroundings.