They were both very comfortable asking questions, bouncing ideas off each other, and focusing on the items that were most important. They knew the process would take a few months to complete, yet, they were so passionate about what decisions needed to be made, and made them together. 

While the existing kitchen had a good layout, a few changes were made to further improve flow and functionality and adding in a few fun new things like an ice maker and pot filler.  With a small breakfast area adjacent to a mostly unused porch, it was clear the advantage on enclosing the porch to enlarge the dining area for this busy family of six. Magan and Casey’s family would gain valuable space to spend more quality time together, cooking, eating together, having more space for friends and family to come over, and more!

Our first step when entering the construction phase is to hold our Pre-construction Meeting, bringing THE RIGHT STAGE team on site to meet with the clients, review the scope of work together as well as key milestones and material selections, and help the client prepare for demolition and construction. The following week we were enclosing the patio, removing a window from the kitchen to create more wall space in the kitchen for a buffet area and open shelving, and reuse the window in the addition. After having new exterior walls secure we can demo the existing exterior walls and finish out the new space.

Meanwhile, we worked with Magan to make last few material selections to complete the kitchen transformation. With a busy active family, design decisions needed to take into consideration beauty and ease of cleaning, modern and fun.

One of the most common questions we get is “What can I do when my kitchen is being demolished?” For most people, it is one of the greatest challenges of a home remodel. Living without a stove, microwavable meals and take-out can be fun for a few days, but not for weeks. We suggest people come up with different ideas, visiting friends and family, having date nights, leaving the kids with their grandparents for a few days, going on vacation, camping, renting an RV. If planned ahead of time, the process becomes much easier to manage and can even be fun!

The day arrived, they would see their kitchen finished. We were excited but knew the family was probably way more excited. The ceiling height shaker style white cabinets, and extended island in charcoal gray made their kitchen utilize every inch of space. They installed a pot filler for the stove. The microwave on top of the stove had been replaced by a ceiling height hood, on a timeless beautiful white picket backsplash that has become a client favorite. The larger space brought new possibilities, a double oven, open shelving, lower drawers, and plenty of space between the kitchen and dining area. The island could now be walked around nicely and had room for the whole family to sit around and enjoy a casual meal.

Thank you, Magan and Casey, for allowing us to work with you on your beautiful home improvements! Meeting you and seeing the way you love your family and friends really stands out. We have met many of our future clients through you, and we are so grateful for the good word you put out for us!