The homeowners have lived in this home since it was built in 1986. With their sons headed off to college, the homeowners were ready to update their empty nest, starting with the kitchen.

Originally, the homeowners were interested only in replacing an oak stairway handrail and the old wall oven. As they worked with Chris Weckmann from Carpentry By Chris, they quickly realized that they could redesign the entire kitchen to increase both the storage capacity and the functional counter space.

The appliances were original and coming to the end of their intended life. In addition, the kitchen had a large bi-fold closet that was originally designed as a laundry area, but was being used as an inefficient pantry closet. This space was
replaced with a new recessed area for the refrigerator with space for a wine chiller and additional counter space.

Chris and his crew worked side-by-side with the clients and several local suppliers to build the family’s dream kitchen. “I work closely with local companies like KBD and Randy’s Carpets & Interiors because they give my clients very complete showrooms to generate ideas from,” Chris says.

Carpentry By Chris supplied the client with computer generated drawings that showed the floor plan and elevation drawings for each wall in the proposed kitchen. “These drawings allow us to discuss different aspects of the plan
and revise the details as necessary,” Chris says.

From start to finish, the project was completed in four weeks, just two days before Christmas, allowing the family to use, and enjoy, their new kitchen on Christmas Day.