Following a Kitchen Remodel Weeks 4-6

May 23, 2016

It's been a while since our last update on our kitchen remodel in Boulder. This post will summarize the past few weeks worth of progress.

The new entryway between dining room and kitchen was created.  These are the new stairs between the two spaces. — The new entryway between dining room and kitchen was created. These are the new stairs between the two spaces.

We delivered cabinets about three weeks ago...

The general contractor fell a few days behind schedule because the drywallers were not able to get started on schedule. However, he's been hard at work getting everything ready for our countertop template, which is happening tomorrow...

The kitchen starting to come together...

The floors were sanded down last week. The final coats of floor finishing will take place after the appliances have been installed. Although it looks a long way from completion we are just a few short weeks away from being done. The countertops will be installed in two weeks and we will have the appliances and plumbing hooked up shortly thereafter. I'll keep you posted...

Favorite Products from KBIS 2015

January 20, 2015 in Updates, Educational

Below are photos and short descriptions of some of my favorite new and innovative products from KBIS 2015. Held annually, this show is a great way for manufacturers and service providers to connect with designers and other industry pros. The show provides quite a bit of inspiration for me. The ideas I see here often translate into new and innovative concepts and I look forward to translating what I've found into tangible designs for my customers.

The theme that runs through this year's show is integration of technology into the home. Touchless plumbing fixtures, home automation systems, countertops that charge mobile devices, new manufacturing techniques, and integrated smart lighting are just a few of the ways that manufacturers are changing the way we live in and use our homes. It's certainly an exciting time to be remodeling or building.

Ann Sacks structured tiles

Solid surface freestanding tub in matte finish

Dipped metal finish cabinet doors with wrapped channel construction

Brizo Kitchen Faucet

Built in wall wine coolers by Liebherr

Recessed channel LED lighting by Hafele

Ever wonder what a $50,000 range looks like? LaCornue

Kohler's gigantic space

A Modern Bathroom in Greenwood Village - Scouting Shots

June 04, 2014 in Bathroom Projects

Scouting shots from a recent bathroom remodel in Greenwood Village. Here are some of the highlights...

Cracked glass floor detail...Axor tub filler and faucets...custom Anegre veneer high polish cabinetry.

We used a really great luminescent tile for an accent in the shower.  The wall tile is a 12x24 porcelain that is very similar to crema marfil marble. — We used a really great luminescent tile for an accent in the shower. The wall tile is a 12x24 porcelain that is very similar to crema marfil marble.

Axor fixture, shown in front of the niche we built for additional storage. The storage niche is great for the homeowners' electric toothbrushes and has its own LED lighting and GFCI receptacles.

The free standing tub is by Hydro Systems, and the tub filler is the Axor Massaud.  Striking! — The free standing tub is by Hydro Systems, and the tub filler is the Axor Massaud. Striking!

Quick Pics from Boston

May 25, 2014 in Educational

My wife and I are in Boston for the Memorial Day holiday attending her close friend's wedding. It has been five years since our last visit and I forgot just how amazing this city's architecture is.

The Fairmont Copley Hotel is recognized as a Historic Hotel of America.  Did you know - it's sister hotel is The Plaza in New York City.  Both were designed by the architect Henry Janeway Hardenbergh. — The Fairmont Copley Hotel is recognized as a Historic Hotel of America. Did you know - it's sister hotel is The Plaza in New York City. Both were designed by the architect Henry Janeway Hardenbergh.

I try to keep an eye out for interesting architectural details when I visit cities. These little details sometimes can be used in future projects.

This column is part of a bridge crossing in The Public Gardens.  I like the shape of the dentil mould and the pyramid center panel on each side. Might make a nice island detail... — This column is part of a bridge crossing in The Public Gardens. I like the shape of the dentil mould and the pyramid center panel on each side. Might make a nice island detail...

Arched paneling for an entranceway. This photo is from Peacock Alley in the Fairmont Copley Hotel.

Happy Memorial Day

Scouting Shots from a Modern Project in Boulder

April 29, 2014 in Kitchen Projects

This European-inspired kitchen is truly one of a kind. The high gloss finish was actually created using the same process that car detailers use to get a reflective shine out of automobiles. The color is called Gauntlet Gray from Sherwin Williams. We really liked it because it actually reads a bit lavender once sprayed on the cabinets.

The high gloss cabinetry is contrasted by pure white Caesarstone countertops (Blizzard 2141) and a matte gray finish for all the base cabinets

Channel construction eliminated the need for any hardware below the countertops...

Base cabinetry - metal channel construction eliminates need for hardware

So as you can see the hood is not installed and the backsplash is also yet to be installed. Here's a picture of the tile that will be used in conjunction with a 12x36 pure white tile on the splash.

The marble accents in this mosaic should provide some warmth and implied texture to the kitchen...

I also designed some refined cabinetry for the pantry. It's minimalistic by design and provides tons of storage for coats, cleaning supplies, cook books, and more.