The view from right outside the kitchen. Wow!
Earlier this year I was contacted by some new clients on Vashon Island to remodel their kitchen. Having grown up on Vashon, I jumped at the opportunity. My wife and I have moved away because of our work, but we would both love to move back someday.
One of the big tasks for the kitchen remodel was to remove the ugly, depressing popcorn ceiling, and open the space up with a new vaulted ceiling.
Ugly
I know the 60s and 70s styles are creeping back into modern design, but this is still ugly, and way too small.
My clients decided to take on the demolition themselves to save a little money, and get rid of any pent-up anger issues. Se we arrived the first day to a relatively clean slate.
Day 1
These trusses have to come out to be replaced by the new posts and beams
Andrey’s sizing things up for the new beams
New plumbing, new wiring, new flooring, new everything!
New Posts and Beams
With the new beams up, and all the electrical and plumbing done, It’s time to put in new insulation, and cover the walls back up. So we called in Ryan our trusty Drywall guy to get it done right!
With the tongue and groove cedar, the ceiling really starts to take shape.
The finished ceiling came out great. What an improvement from before! We’ve still got lots of work to do though. This week we’ll be painting and installing the cabinets.
What a view! We’re so lucky to be working here none of us will want to leave! Stay tuned for more…