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This project involved remodeling the kitchen, family room, and bathrooms. The goal was to add another bathroom upstairs without adding more space to the house, which means carving out the space from the existing floor plan. Drawings were created and designs generally provided in concept when we started the project. Due to timing and conditions, we had to begin the project right away with the information we had. Much of the work was designed on-the-fly as the project progressed.
KITCHEN:
Before: Demo: red lines in floor depict location of new cables to keep the slab together, and must not be cut. Needed to add plumbing lines to new island sink. Blue lines were water lines. An expanded doorway to the room found the structural post was to go right over the plumbing manifold in the same spot in the wall. It was capped and water had to be run from another area to feed the kitchen cold water. Doors were coming out as well to be replaced by windows and a countertop for the kitchen sink. More plumbing moves.
Concrete was cut and removed to allow running water and drain lines, followed by testing and covering up with concrete. Shear wall on left was kept intact and electrical wiring placed throughout the kitchen. Existing window on right side was blocked up and venting provided for new hood.
FAMILY ROOM:
Opposite the kitchen, the room was slated to be a place for the kids to play and do homework. The fireplace was dated and the alcove spaces next to the fireplace weren't being used. During the project it was decided to recapture that space and make it more of an entertainment area.
Remove fireplace and fill in soffit. Place speaker wires and framing to hold a TV. Add some recessed lighting and loudspeakers as well. Run major bundle of wires to a recessed entertainment alcove that houses the controls. Once started, it mushroomed into more gear and greater space for the equipment. Note alcove in wall on right.
DINING ROOM:
Not much different except for a new doorway to open up the room to the family room.
Plans called for a doorway wide and tall but the structural aspect placed it over the cold water line manifold, which was cancelled and moved to allow the project to move forward. Luckily, the elements to pull this off fell into place and the structural work was completed.
Color swatches show the range of shades that could have been this room.Door installation went in a different direction. One door was required to swing in while the other swung out to prevent covering the light switches, as well as allowing adequate space for seating in the dining area. We went into the shop and fabricated a doorjamb that allowed both doors to swing and meet in the center. Once done, we hung the doors in an afternoon. Ball catches at the top keep them closed.
MASTER BEDROOM:
Not much done here except to replace the windows, and paint and drywall touch up.
The windows reflect more heat and dual pane for sound reduction. No molding - blinds to cover the openings.MASTER BATH:
The room was altered to allow for another bathroom next to it into part of the upstairs hallway. The big issue was whether the City would allow a 4th toilet in a system they felt only supported 3. After some time and design work, plus a variance, the City allowed the extra bathroom. Some of the master bath was given up to that space, but from these photos, it doesn't seem to be missing.
The space had a vaulted ceiling which had no opening windows - heat built up and had no place to vent out. A separate toilet room was later added to the 4th bathroom space, so it was cut from this room. The two facing closets were combined into one larger space on the left side, while the right side was made into the vanity area.
Once the walls were opened up, we could see what the plumbing and electrical were going to be like. The way to let the room keep cool was an openable skylight over the new shower area. While letting light in, it also served to let air in when the whole house fan was working, or the bath fan was on.
Framing: add skylight but not through the roof yet. Add drain lines and start wiring.
Drywall: insulation in, wiring done, plumbing roughed in, tile started.
Bathroom Kids:
Cabinets removed, toilet water damage repaired, tub removed and replaced, save window, new wiring for lights, and prep for tile.
Guest Bath:
Added Bath Upstairs:
The main purpose of the project was to get this extra bath into the existing house floor plan. Carving out the space from the master bedroom and the hallway, it had just enough room to make up a full bath.
