Kitchen Renovation

HONORING A HISTORICAL HOME WITH A FULLY RESTORED KITCHEN.

There were several hurdles to overcome during this renovation including sloping floors, undersized joists, a rotted leaking roof, ancient plumbing and electrical.  Our immediate concern was the roof, which was removed and re-framed to accept the new sheathing and shingles.  The existing floor was pulled up and all old joists were sistered to new joists in order to level and strengthen the floor.  The old plumbing was replaced with new pvc and pex to bring the kitchen up to code.  Finally, the homeowner wanted to make the space feel more open.  To that end, we removed the existing ceiling joists and vaulted the ceiling using solid mahogany beams for structure, as well as aesthetics.

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Demolition

The original kitchen was antiquated and in deplorable condition. The space had a poor layout and inadequate storage In addition, the entrance to the root cellar was located in the middle of the kitchen. The only choice was to gut the entire room and reconfigure the space to meet the owner's needs.

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Floors

The entire floor was removed down to the joists. New joists were sistered to the old in order to level and strengthen the existing structure. 3/4" Solid hickory flooring was installed to provide the room with a warm rich base.

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Walls With Custom Window

The eastern wall was re-framed due to extensive rot. The rough opening for the circular window was installed. The client selected an Andersen 400 Series Art Glass architectural circular window with a lotus design to add a unique touch to the kitchen. The walls were insulated and cedar shingles were installed.

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Cabinets, Countertops, & Flooring

The client wanted a clean palette to highlight the bright sunny space. We installed white cabinets with a row of glass front doors over the sink in order to display the client's extensive collection of antique glassware and dishes. In keeping with the age of the home, we installed classic white subway tile. The client selected grey granite over soapstone due to the versatility and low maintenance nature of the stone. The client's budget did not allow sourcing of heart pine flooring which is original to the house. Instead, 3/4 inch solid hickory flooring was installed to complement the mahogany beams.

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About The Author

Derck Sturgeon is the owner of Sturgeon Construction & Restoration LLC.  Derck grew up in Glens Falls, New York in the Adirondack region and drew inspiration from the rural area he was raised in. He began his construction career in upstate New York and has experience renovating properties throughout New England.  With over twenty years of construction experience, Derck's broad depth of knowledge, strong interpersonal skills, creative approach to design, and meticulous focus on detail allows his company to work on a wide scope of projects from basic repairs to full home renovations.

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