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Alterations:
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Kitchen Remodel
2003 Private Residence Troy, N. Y. |
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kitchen suffered from inadequate natural
lighting and low 87" ceilings. As in our trade
work, the space was demolished to the frame and
many structural repairs were made to receive the
new finishes. Glass area was increased and
extensive use of small aperture recessed
lighting dramatically brightened the re-framed
space. |
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The cabinets
are red birch (hand selected for color) with a
clear finish. Red Birch does not mature in color
as famously as cherry and my client was anxious
to avoid the unknown. The counters are solid
surface with an integrated sinks. |
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The kitchen
also features a rollout pantry, concealed
dishwasher, double wall ovens, warming drawer,
speed oven, commercial range top and pot filler
faucet, concealed refrigerator, homework area
and breakfast booth with leather cushions. The
tile floor is warmed by electric radiant mats
which are a delight to both the owners and their
dogs (they drag a blanket in and make their own
bed)! |
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Kitchen Remodel (1999-2000),
2004 CRBRA Parade of Homes Entry
Private Residence Winner - Best Kitchen, Troy, N. Y.
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| This home was a
large mansion built in 1917 (and originally owned
by the Cluett family) that had fallen into
disrepair and neglect. A friend of mine began a
seven year rescue mission in 1997 that included
the kitchen remodel in 1999-2000. |
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Inspired by an
advertisement in Architectural Digest by world
renowned Loudon cabinetmakers Clive Christian; I
traveled with the owner to their Madison Avenue
showroom in New York City. The logistics of
rebuilding the space and committing to
dimensions months in advance was problematic and
risky. I felt the cabinets could be made locally
keeping the control of the project all in the
Capital District (and avoiding the Madison
Avenue expenses). The new space was originally
three rooms. Each room was demolished to its
frame for repairs and insulation.
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A 1500#
steel beam was added to carry the weight
of the second floor maid's quarters. This
was corrected by a building coffered
ceiling to go with the initial plan of a
larger perimeter cornice. In addition, the
cabinets had to be worked, and four doors
and four windows.
Our research led us to the millwork firm
that Clive Christian uses to replicate the
Burmese Teak Island top and match many of
the other details. To achieve the precise
glazed finish the owner desired; several
samples were made and once approved the
sample was used as a benchmark for each
piece. |
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Finally the kitchen contains granite counters, 3
sinks. 2 dishwashers (fully
integrated/concealed) 2 refrigerators (also
integrated), a roll-out pantry, radiant heat,
scene controlled lighting, cabinet display
lighting and a commercial range with pot filler
faucet. What a great place to cook! |
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