Sponsor spotlight: Irons Brothers before and after — Greenwood kitchen remodel

kitchen before
kitchen after

This classic kitchen in Seattle’s Greenwood neighborhood was very dated. The old sink, stove/oven and countertop were intact and non-functional. The floor space was plentiful, which facilitated designing within the footprint of the existing space. The homeowner’s goal was to incorporate modern features that harmonized with the classic era of their historic 1918 Greenwood home.

The new layout and materials fulfilled the aesthetic intent with added function to meet the homeowner’s desires. The couple, two busy professionals, love to cook and entertain. They also worked from home throughout the remodel due to the isolation requirements of COVID-19.

kitchen before
kitchen after

One of the homeowners, a local radio host, was cooped up in his basement home studio during construction, which posed his challenges. Luckily, his rock station’s music made up for the disruption, and he put up with it all. While they were working from home, we managed to keep the job on track and submitted our schedule via our cloud-based project management system. This helped keep everyone on the same page.

The fine craftsmanship and bespoke details of the furniture and millwork blend seamlessly with the charm of the adjoining dining room, back door/passageway and hallways.

kitchen before
kitchen after

Fortunately, our firm specializes in remodeling classic era homes in this neighborhood. The custom navy blue cabinets and tri-color flooring are just a few of the touches that enhance this space. In addition, several changes have been made to improve the functionality of the room. Some of these were:

  • The east wall was framed, creating an opening from the dining room to the kitchen.
  • Move the sink, fridge and hob/stove for efficient prep and cooking.
  • Upgrades to mechanics/ducts for the new cooker hood, improving ventilation.
  • Corner open shelf for displaying mason jar pantry items.
  • Long, custom-built shelves above the sink help keep counters clear.

Other design elements/features:

  • Floor-to-ceiling subway tile and quartz countertops
  • Bespoke Marmoleum flooring designed with a color block border to the homeowner’s exact layout (done on site during installation).
  • Device garage to the left of the sink, above it a glass-fronted display case.
  • Apron front washbasin with historical attachment, sprayer and soap dispenser.
  • Under-cabinet lighting and three charming lights.
  • Additional pantry to the right of the fridge.

These homeowners have it all in this new kitchen – fun and function! With care and craftsmanship, the materials have been chosen with the era of the home in mind and installed to last a lifetime.

— By Melissa Irons, Operations and Marketing Manager
Irons Brothers Construction, Inc.

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