RANCH

Residential Kitchen Remodel | Sisters OR

About our Ranch Project

Elise’s own kitchen! This 1980s ranch home was very outdated and had a lot of walls where they shouldn’t be, resulting in a small, cave-like kitchen with one tiny window. Before the house was even purchased, we knew this kitchen would be a gut job and that one large wall would need to removed to let the light in, creating a more “open concept” space overall.

Residential Kitchen Remodel

Elise and her husband Adam (GC of Cascadia Design Build) oversaw the entire project to ensure a cohesive space that flowed beautifully through different areas of the home. Multiple trades were hired but there was a heavy amount of “DIY” which is what the couple has always enjoyed tackling with each of their previous homes.

Scope of Work

• new kitchen layout

• cabinetry design

• finish and fixture selections

• lighting

• paint

• millwork

• appliances

Interior Design Style / Aesthetic

This project is a rustic, scandinavian shaker style with a subtle “homestead” vibe yet modern, timeless accents.

Natural Materials / Sustainability

As big wood lovers, we knew there would be a lot of natural, solid wood incorporated into the space. Having had wood countertops in our previous home, we wanted that again and opted for a waxed wood countertop on the island. Always considering our environmental footprint and preventing waste where possible, we opted to keep the brand new vinyl flooring installed by the previous owners, as well as two of the appliances. The door to the corner pantry as well as the shelving was all salvaged from previous projects including this kitchen. Elise finished the range hood herself with cement feather finish. Several of the lights were purchased from USA-based small lighting shops on Etsy.

Unique challenges

This space presented several challenges. One was natural light, so perhaps the biggest improvement was the addition of the skylights. We could not change the structure of the roof, so opted to wrap the 2×6 beams as a unique architectural feature instead. The layout was also a challenge, with very little wall space to work with. We wanted to ensure full functionality throughout the space by working with what little perimeter workspace we had for both storage and prep space, so great detail went into cabinetry organization. We extended the countertop to the right of the stove to add symmetry and extra prep space in that area and an awkard corner became a pantry with plenty of additional storage.

Project Timeline

The remodel for this home took around four months.