Madeira – Kitchen & First Floor Remodel
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Initial Contracted Total: $161,998.20
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Change Orders: $8,592.28
- Credits & Overages, Retrofitting dated can lighting for recessed dimmable LED can lighting, additional plumbing for future bathroom project, replacing exterior patio door, installing TV mounts & replacing a laundry door.
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Project Total: $170,590.48
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Time To Complete 12 weeks
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Year Completed 2024
Summary:
Gutted, Rerouted, and Completely Reimagined
Custom Range Hood & Fireplace Hearth by Vision Craftsmen | Soffit Removal & Full Appliance Relocation | Built-In Coffee Bar with Accent Lighting
This Madeira kitchen remodel required more than new finishes — it required rethinking the entire layout from the ground up. Working with interior designer Rachel Henry of Sanctuary Designs, Vision Construction removed the soffit, rerouted the mechanicals, relocated nearly every appliance, and built a custom range hood and fireplace hearth in-house, turning a constrained, dated kitchen into one that finally works the way the homeowners always wanted.
This kitchen underwent many changes to accommodate the new placement of appliances and the space’s workflow. The major changes included removing the existing soffit, which covered most of the kitchen’s footprint. With many of the appliances changing locations, new mechanicals were run to accommodate the new placements. This also entailed removing the back door and replacing it with a single exterior door to accommodate the new refrigerator location.
This space was beautifully curated by Rachel Henry from Sanctuary Designs. Her choice of finishes such as tile, counters, cabinetry & layout transformed this space into the gathering place of the home.
To learn more about Rachel and her work visit https://thesanctuarydesigns.com/
See the Transformation
Key Features
Custom range hood, fabricated by Vision Construction craftsmen
Coffee bar with accent lighting & rich wood tones
Tiled backsplash, Luna Arc White
Bosch wall oven with microwave & air fryer combo
Custom fireplace hearth with quartz surround
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After:
Challenges & Solutions
Soffit Removal & Mechanical Re-routing
Challenge:
The removal of soffit is often our most anticipated challenge, more often than not contractors will utilize soffits to hide or run mechanicals to utilities or other areas of the house.
Solution:
We anticipated removing old stereo speakers in the soffit and only had a few minor mechanicals that needed tucking into the ceiling. No additional time was taken on this phase.
Too Few Lights & Too Many Switches
Challenge:
Prior to the project starting the homeowner informed us of some electrical gremlins. Two hall lights controlled by multiple switches that needed to be addressed.
Solution:
After nearly a day of troubleshooting and eliminating some unnecessary 3-way switches, our team was able to sort the issue swiftly.
What to Expect
Design Phase
This project was designed by Rachel Henry of Sanctuary Designs. Rachel worked closely with the client and worked through the overall floor plan, material selections, tile pattern, color palettes & textures that make this space complete.
Project Planning
During the design phase, we worked with Rachel & the client to establish a realistic budget for the project, timeframe, start date and more. Once the designs were completed, selections were made we had all the information to present a formal proposal.
Customer Onboarding
The customer is given access to Buildertrend, a platform where we manage all of our projects, providing the customer with daily updates for completed phases, submit change orders, secured payments & more.
Project Preparation:
With the designs confirmed, selections made, budget set, time frame arranged & signed project proposal it was time to get started. With all material selections made, ordering was made easy. We ordered all the materials directly to our shop in preparation for the project start date and ensured all items were indeed correct and intact. Just one damaged item could have caused unnecessary lead time.
Project Start & Phases
Phase 1
Demolition & Rough-in Mechanicals
Phase 2
Framing & Drywall
Phase 3
Painting
Phase 4
Setting cabinets & Countertop Template
Phase 5
Counter install & Tile Backsplash
Phase 6
Finish Electrical & Finish Plumbing
Phase 7
Punch Out
Phase 8
Hardwood Refinishing
Final Phase
Project Completion & Walk-through
Project Final Review & Photos:
A month later we scheduled a site visit for a final review, address any minor items the customer might have discovered & perform the project completing photos.
Materials & Fixtures
Cabinets & Counters
Mid - Level Cabinetry
Mid - Level Countertop
Plumbing Fixtures
Mid - Level Faucet Fixture & High - Level Sink
Electrical Fixtures
High - Level Pendant Lighting
Tile
Mid - Level Backsplash Tile
Fireplace Surround & Hearth
Mid - Level Quartz Surround & Custom Hearth
Refinishing Hardwood
