condo kitchen remodel in minneapolis
March 9, 2012
Josh and Amy needed a little more pizzazz and a little more function out of their kitchen in their condo near the Chain of Lakes. They decided it was definitely time for some improvements while, during a dinner party, one of their cabinet doors fell completely off its hinges! They called on the help of hauthaus and cabinet-makers-extraordinaire Modern Design. We, along with Contractor Brad, transformed the dated and non-functioning space into a beautiful space that works well for the couple.
Changes we made:
- The half wall divider between the dining room and kitchen was removed to open up the spaces and to allow for a breakfast bar.
- The kitchen was completely gutted; we added in new bamboo flooring, dark stained Alder cabinets, granite counter tops, stacked stone back splash, new appliances, hardware and plumbing fixtures, and a new coat of paint to the walls and the ceiling.
- Adding new recessed cans and under cabinet lighting really improved the space by adding layers of light.
Now the space functions great for the couple, who like to entertain. Along with their kitchen we worked on their entry, living room, guest bathroom and master bathroom. more pictures to come, so stay tuned!
year in review: january – june 2011
January 5, 2012
Last year was a great year for our blog:
- We had over 22,000 views in 2011 – that’s enough people to sell out the Sidney Opera House 8 times!
- We posted about 100 blog entries.
- Our viewers came from all over the world including, Europe, Africa and Asia.
Here is a brief “year in review” – a highlight of one blog per month.
In January, we blogged about kitchen space planning. We showed three examples of how one kitchen floor plan could be laid out.
For February, one of our blogs highlighted home furnishings and fixture products that are made in the USA. Some of the companies are even based in Minnesota!
One of our March blogs showed how commissioning custom art can be fun and affordable. We posted pictures of the artist at work as well as a short description of the process on how to go about making this happen for you!
In April we gave some tips on how to bring the outdoors into your home. We used our 2009 ASID Showcase home as an example.
During May, we posted a blog to get you inspired with color. We took examples from three of our past projects and broke down the colors for you.
In June we showed what a difference window treatments can make in a sunroom. We highlighted before and after pictures of one of our client’s homes on Lake Harriet.
Click back and check out our past blogs and get ready for another year of design tips, project before and afters, event updates, and everything hauthaus!
Happy 2012!
storage solution: under the sink
December 5, 2011
One way to tackle the storage space beneath your bathroom or kitchen sink is to put in a bank of drawers. Drawers are one way to ensure that you’re using every inch of cabinet space since you can pull them all the way out (with the help of full-extension glides) and get to the very back and bottom of the cabinet.
In this bathroom, we designed a bank of drawers under this sink. The top ‘drawer’ is false, while the second one is cut in a U shape to accommodate the plumbing. The bottom drawer is full-sized with a notch cut out of the very back, and it’s deep enough to store toilet paper, bottles of shampoo standing up, bathroom cleaners and other toiletries.
project update: mendota heights
November 9, 2011
Hammers are being swung, concrete is being poured and measurements are happening for custom cabinetry. Yes – our project in Mendota Heights is in full swing and there is lots to update, so here is a smidge for you today…
In the top ‘before’ picture you can see that there was a screen porch on the right side of the house. Inside, we re-oriented where the kitchen is and now it will be to the left of screen porch. We decided to remove the porch for a couple of reasons… now there will be more room for the herb garden, there is a better flow from inside to outside, and view from kitchen to pond is clear, where before the porch was blocking it.
In the bottom ‘before’ and ‘after’ picture, you can see that off of the new kitchen and dining room, we designed a covered patio space for grilling, eating and entertaining outside. The family loves to spend time outside and enjoy our beautiful MN weather.