Renovation of the Month 
July 2009
A Kitchen Makes the Home
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After 12 years, the family of this comfortable West coast contemporary home in Gordon Head decided to renovate their kitchen and bathrooms. The large 4500 sq ft house had an extremely generous eat-in kitchen with a walk out deck, but unfortunately, it was particularly awkward and ugly. Stripping the entire old kitchen to build it in a new design (with a greatly improved layout), would transform the room into a place that was a pleasure to be in — full of light, space, and gorgeous garden views.
Selection of the materials for the kitchen was inspired by the homeowners’ artwork and the existing paint colours of the nearby living and dining rooms. The themes used in the kitchen were continued in the upgrades of all of the bathrooms in the home. This involved an extensive renovation of the master bath (as well as walk-in closet). Overall, focus was placed on durable, easy-care materials that could take the wear and tear of a large, active family.
About the Builder
Design and Cabinets: Ellen Crystal, designer, Urbana
Site prep: Greg McInnis, GM Contracting
For over 30 years, Merit Kitchens has been providing homeowners with fine cabinetry at an extraordinary value. Merit’s European-styled cabinetry maximizes access and storage space with a look that is sophisticated and refined while achieving the ultimate in functionality. Merit’s broad product offerings allow for its cabinetry to be used in any room of your home including the home office, library, entertainment centers and even bedrooms. Whether it is Maple, Cherry, Alder, Pine or Oak Merit only selects the finest of materials ensuring the cabinetry matches the highest standards of quality.
Renovator:
Merit Kitchens Dealer – Urbana
Date Completed:
August 2005
Location:
Victoria, BC
Services Performed:
- Kitchen totally stripped down to studs, windows and slider changed.
- Electrical, plumbing reoriented.
- All new drywall, paint and flooring installed.
- New cabinets, counters, appliances and plumbing fixtures.
- New light fixtures.
- Baths, all new cabinets, fixtures, flooring, tops and paint. New light fixtures
Budget:
~$100,000.00 (including laundry room upgrades)
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