She Had A Vision

This 1993 Lake Oswego kitchen was perfect in size but the dated oak cabinets and laminate counter tops were a major turn off to the new homeowners.  She had a vision, her dream kitchen, and after many years of living in various homes she knew exactly what she wanted and we delivered. The preliminary design by Revive included all her wants, Wolf appliances placement, than it was fine-tuned to perfection with the details.   

 



Custom cabinets with shaker style doors and slab drawer fronts encase the new kitchen. A few selected glass doors were designed to display items. Cabinet drawers and roll outs have full extension and bottom mount soft close guides. Inside the corner cabinetry is the premier “lazy Susan” that cleverly folds out for easy access and folds back in to utilize typically wasted space. White Carrera Marble counter tops give the space a light clean classic look coordinating with the Benjamin Moore HC-64 “Pure White” painted cabinetry. Backsplash was done in Artic White 3” x 6” subway tiles from counter top to upper base cabinets accented with LED under cabinet lighting.

The massive 5” x 8’ island, a gathering place, houses the Wolf gas range with a downdraft system, Kohler Vault Prep Sink with Rohl Faucet. Island cabinetry also has pull out spice racks hidden behind the faux posts on either side of stove top, custom shelving on the ends, and more storage is tucked under the eating bar supported by stylish posts. Three stylish Clemson 14” Polished Chrome pendant lights from Restoration Hardware hang over the island add character.

 

 

What gives a space character has a lot to do with textures. The white palette is softened with the warm tone of oak hardwoods, movement in marble counter tops, and polished nickel finishes. This dream kitchen is now sophisticated and welcoming to all who gather there.



Bypassing Remodeling Fatigue

Living through the experience of remodeling your home is not easy. As creatures of habit and human nature, remodeling can disrupt the sanctuary of your home, normal family schedules, and can test your patience to another level if you’re not prepared. Here’s a few ways to deal with the onset of remodeling fatigue.

Get mentally prepared: Your contractor should inform you as to what to expect while living through the construction. Things that might affect you like the noise, the dust, shutting off your water, change orders and the decisions that come with final selections and unanticipated challenges. Just as a doctor would do with patients regarding medications, a good remodeler will warn clients that it is likely there might be side effects experienced during the remodeling process. By doing so homeowners can recognize the warning signs so they will be able to mentally and physically adjust.

Get physically prepared: Living through the remodeling process can be much easier with some preparation. For example, you may not be able to cook while your kitchen is being remodeled. You may want to consider pre-cooking and freeze meals easy to microwave and or take advantage of the process and collect take out menus for the justified means of eating out a lot. If you are renovating your only bathroom as part of a project, ask what you can deal without a toilet for a few days or more. Or even shower. Maybe you or your contractor can set up temporary spaces to tide them over until you get your home and your livfe back.

Don’t be dismayed or frightened of the remodeling process, after all it really is only temporary and the end result will outweigh the inconvenience to the many years of enjoyment in your new space. Just like anything in life, if you’re prepared you can deal with the process and avoid remodeling fatigue.