Kitchens by Kerzner Remodeling and Construction
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Project Objective:
The client’s kitchen was a mishmash of homemade cabinets, jammed into every possible nook to maximize storage space. The existing cabinets had been built from old flooring planks utilizing antique tractor parts and railroad spikes for hardware. The house has many similar “personality traits” that were designed and created by her late husband. She wanted to update her kitchen in a retro mission style that would blend well with stone work, woodwork and other design elements her husband had created years earlier.
Project Challenges:
There were many challenges uncovered during the timeline. Electrical code violations were present in every wall. Many structural changes that have been completed in past remodels, were not correctly done. Many of the materials present had emotional value to the client and had to remain. All this presented challenges in matching color and style with the new products. Room size was very limited so the design had to make good use of available space. Much of the project was completed in the absence of the owner, so we were constantly emailing prints, pictures and questions to remain in sync with her wishes.
Project Summary:
Our design team jumped into this project full throttle. Although these challenges existed, we were granted an extreme amount of “artistic freedom” in our design and material selection. Custom made maple; cabinets were installed utilizing every possible inch of space. A glazed finish “aged” the cabinets so they blended with the home. Leaded glass doors grace the upper cabinets and back lighting creates a warm, inviting glow. New windows with prairie muntins maintain the “mission” feel. Granite countertops were hand selected for extreme color variance and “motion” to help tie in the existing stone elements. The countertop spans into the bay window over the sink and helps expand the room. The stone corner and barn beams were left intact and incorporated in the final design. Root beer crowns were custom made to marry the new and old colors together.
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This kitchen was straight out of the 50s. Lighting was poor and space was poorly utilized. Seating was also very limited, making it difficult to have family and friends over for dinner.
Project Challenges:
Our major challenge was budget. We had to do the whole job on a shoestring. Our client is a single mom.
Project Summary:
To remain cost effective soffits and basic floor plan remained as existing. A patio door was added to flood the room with natural light and incorporate the back yard into the visual. A snack bar was added to allow for more seating. Existing built in cabinets were re-trimmed to match the new, raised panel, oak cabinets. Bold colors were chosen to give a designer feel. Strategically placed task lighting, brightens the dark corners of the room to give life to the textures and finishes. The end project proved to be a great result, and our client was thrilled.
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 COTY Award Residential Kitchen
The clients primary goal was to “update the kitchen” in a style that would rival other high end homes in the area. This home was built on the property in the 70’s and had grown in size and elegance as the area became more affluent. Although many improvements had been made over the years, the existing kitchen was original from the factory at Wausau Homes. It was poor quality and very dark. Many of the cabinets were falling apart and the finish was dull and showing signs of serious wear. Located on one of the areas finest lakes, much of the home had already been remodeled, making the kitchen the worst room in the house. The client wanted a very functional kitchen where he could prepare gourmet meals as well as a showplace where he could entertain family and friends. Being a Harley Davidson enthusiast, black is one of this clients’ favorite colors.
During the design phase of the project, careful attention was paid to the client’s primary desires. Being a avid chef, kitchen had to be designed to function well, and require minimum movement during meal preparation. To achieve this, a center island was designed with a prep sink allowing access to both sinks with a simple turn. Dual ovens, and built in convection / microwave, were place across from the island so content would be watched while making other preparations. Key to the design was effortless traffic flow during meal preparation and ease of clean up.
To create a dramatic design, custom made, raised panel oak cabinets were chosen to remain consistent with other cabinetry throughout the house. All cabinet sides, as well as, the doors on the Sub Zero refrigerator were custom fitted with matching raised panels. Fluted and turned moldings were strategically placed on cabinet stiles to add elegance and another design element.
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Project Objective:
Located in St. Francis this 50s ranch had the original kitchen. The clients had been saving for some time and had a very good idea of what they wanted. Basically an update situation; however there were a few issues.
Project Challenges:
The existing placement of an interior doorway made it impossible to place a dishwasher in the functional position. A dated built-in corner hutch took much more room than it offered in storage and a closet on the back side of the hutch crowded the kitchen. Budget was also a challenge.
Project Summary:
Project plans and subsequent rendering were created to give the clients a look at the finished project prior to commencement. The corner hutch and adjoining closet was removed. The interior doorway was moved to allow for the new design. All drywall was removed and electrical updated to code. Oak cabinets were installed and crowned. The removal of the corner hutch gave home to the refrigerator. With the doorway moved, the dishwasher was installed conveniently near the sink. Solid surface countertops were installed with integral sink. New vinyl floors and wha-laa! We are proud to submit this project in the 2007 Wisconsin Remodeling Award Competition.
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Scope of Project
Located in Oconomowoc this home is a 50s ranch. The original kitchen was badly worn and cobbled together over the years. The homeowners were starved for storage space and poor layout made even the simplest kitchen tasks a nightmare. Crowded and tired was the best way to describe this kitchen. The homeowners allowed our designer a lot of artistic freedom with only a few desires, one of which was to use cabinets with a taste of mission influence. The budget was to remain under $50,000.00. The final cost was $48,880.00
Creative Solutions
Room size was a challenge because there were four doors leading into the kitchen. The chimney for a lower level fireplace ran up through the wall near the stairway so narrow cabinets had to be used for the pantry. Most of the wall between the kitchen and dining room was removed to create an open concept. During the demolition we determined that a cathedral ceiling could be created relatively inexpensively. A new island was designed to allow egress on both sides and save the expense of moving plumbing. Hardwood laminate flooring was installed in the dining room and arced where it meets the carpet to create a flawless transition. Recessed and pennant lighting allows for a number of lighting scenes.
Result Summary
The end result is striking. Quarter sawn oak cabinetry surrounded by natural stone and creative color schemes transform a once dreary room into the homes centerpiece. The beauty of the kitchen is in its simplicity. Whither entertaining or enjoying a quiet glass of Cabernet this kitchen fits the bill.
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Project Objective:
The clients were at their wits end with the dated kitchen in the following pictures. The Mrs. “just wanted it updated”, she gave our designer a budget and free reign. Her guidelines included a lot of storage area, a kitchen she could work comfortably in, and most importantly dramatic good looks. Much of the rest of the house had already been remodeled. Hardwood floors and light colors through out other areas in the home set the tone for the new kitchen design.
Design Challenges
Among the design challenges was a poorly placed window in the rear corner of the room, which would limit the flow of the upper cabinets in any design our team created. The existing walls were plaster and lath that had been patched and painted over the years. Plumbing and electrical were poor at best so we thought it best to completely “gut” the room. Maple flooring was present under several layers of linoleum and vinyl.
Solution
The entire room was gutted to the studs, the electrical was updated and cable run to make way for a kitchen TV. The rear window was closed and three layers of old flooring were meticulously removed to expose the maple hardwood underneath. After new drywall and a casement window, the floors were restored to a beautiful, natural finish. New maple, raised panel door, cabinets were installed. The green marble countertops make a bold statement and a raised plane at the island creates a nice snack bar. Upper cabinets were staggered to create a dramatic effect. Glass door; corner cabinets with colonial muntins, give the kitchen a touch of elegance. Topping things off are the rosewood crowns, as well as matching window, door and base moldings. Brushed nickel pulls and lighting fixtures bring the design full circle, matching well with the era and other rooms in the home. The finished product arrived on budget and pleased the homeowners. The design team at Kerzner Inc. is proud to submit this entry in the 2005 Milwaukee Home Design Awards.
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