Pinnacle Ridge Kitchen
Creative & Efficient Usage of space:
- Expanded living space to unused deck area created dedicated dining area and improved circulation in a previously cramped space
- Reduced shading from roof overhang as a result of room expansion dramatically improving natural day lighting, transforming a previously dark living space
- Curved kitchen counter top expanded seating in a confined space while maintaining good traffic flow to new door to deck
- Redesigned bar area creates functional beverage storage area and intimate secondary entertaining space
- Small space redesigned to create highly functional chefs kitchen with multiple work stations that integrated elegantly into the style of this mountain home
- Center island, curved bar top multitask as work stations, casual entertaining and family dining
- The integrated appliance garage keeps clutter off work space
- Built in pull out pantry and upper storage enable generous storage for busy family weekends
- Island adds extra work station while maintaining good traffic flow
- Intimate curved bar top expands seating capacity in a confined space while maintaining good traffic flow
- Creative design allows multiple work stations, lots of counter space and generous seating in a relatively small space
Quality of Workmanship and Finishing details:
- Finishing details matched existing finishes and design details
- New wall of windows optimize natural day lighting, opening up views to stunning forested mountain landscape.
- Steel beam required to replace structural wall faced in dark stained wood to match existing wood beams. All other structural elements and shear requirements carefully concealed in exterior building enclosure
- Redesign from both inside and out seamlessly blends with existing townhouse architecture
- New Energy star windows, spray foam insulation and best practice air tightness details transformed a cold drafty cabin into an energy efficient cozy home.
- Creative design and exacting construction focused on maximizing available area.
- Custom built cabinets utilize available space. Very tight tolerances to accommodate stock items with no filler strips
- Radius of curved bar top carefully considered to expand seating and storage yet maintain critical access to deck
- Careful integration of granite backsplash, pine paneling and alignment of electrical outlets
Compatibility of Existing and or New Materials:
- Modern appliances compliment traditional wood look of the home.
- Granite countertops, cabinet finishes and new pine wood detailing flawlessly tie together the existing colour and textures of the room
- New flooring pre distressed to match existing natural wear on original floor
- New Pine ceiling sections with carefully applied patina installed to blend with existing pine
- Dark stained new structural beam matches well with pre-existing dark wood floors.
- Complimentary cabinet and granite colour connect with existing pine paneling and mountain home style
- Natural pine panels as backsplash and selective gable ends assist in blending new with old
- Terracotta style porcelain tile provides durable transition from existing distressed wood floor to modern cabinet finishes and counters
Environmental Considerations including energy efficiency:
- Energy Star appliances
- Energy star triple paned low e argon windows, 2lb spray foam insulation and best practice air tightness detailing dramatically improved energy performance
- Kitchen and expanded space heated with floor heat pads with programmable thermostats, allows for zoning of heated areas
- Compact fluorescent and led lighting
- Built in Recycling bins for easy sorting and handling of recyclables
- Natural daylighting through ample windows
Challenges Faced during the building process:
- Adapting design to match existing interior finishes
- Multiple design revisions during construction involving large scale structural challenges with a fixed completion deadline.
- Existing building not level or square,
- Design had to be approved by strata council
- Very compact design with no room for error.
- Client made multiple design revisions after installation had begun