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Registered Builders / Remodelors
Chris Knopf & John Miranda
Pinnacle Properties of Louisville , LLC P . O . Box 43957 Louisville , KY 40253 502.664.7848 www . pinnacleproperties . com
3920 Hycliffe Avenue , 40207
Kitchen and Dining Room Remodel
Interior Design , Interior Finishes and Hardwood Flooring : Sam Kinnaird Flooring & Granite ; Furnishings and Cabinetry : Century Entertainment & Furnishings ; Lighting : Brecher ’ s Lighting ; Appliances : Chenoweth Appliance & TV ; Granite countertop : Trademark Universal Stone ; Faucet : Senninger Plumbing ; Exterior Furnishings : Ralphie Design & Décor ; Exterior landscaping : Commonwealth Landscape
The newly married homeowners of this St . Matthews home were engaged the day this stunning remodel was completed . The house was remodeled with the knowledge that they would live and raise kids in this well located Cape Cod , but the former kitchen , dining room and sun room did not work well for what will be a growing family .
An outdated kitchen and makeshift dining room weren ’ t compatible with hosting their large , extended family gatherings . The couple first considered retaining the wall that enclosed the kitchen , but John Miranda , partner with Pinnacle Properties , drew up plans that demonstrated how its removal would visually connect the living room , kitchen and new dining room . His detailed planning and work timeline minimized inconveniences while Amy lived in the house during all of the renovation .
The kitchen ’ s new layout tripled the cabinet space . The design of the traditional honeyglazed cabinets is punctuated by nickel fleur de lis hardware . “ The cabinets have a custom look that ’ s impressive , but their price was impressively reasonable ,” says Miranda . They are enhanced by St . Cecilia granite and a backsplash of Daltile Castle de Vere 6 ” x 6 ” tiles . Smaller fleur de lis inserts emulate the hardware . The granite is repeated on the serving bar that separates the kitchen and living room . New stainless steel appliances include a gas range , refrigerator , dishwasher and microwave A reworked pantry significantly increased storage space and opened the area that formerly was blocked by a poorly placed refrigerator . The reconfigured kitchen now has a bar area to seat two or three , as well as the flexibility of a kitchen table or a large island .
What really set off this kitchen was the owner ’ s desire to highlight the brick chimney in the kitchen and living room . Pinnacle Properties was able to remove drywall and enhance the exposed bricks , giving the first floor that coveted St . Matthews look !
A room off the kitchen previously had been used as a combination television / sun room . The door between it and the kitchen was widened and the room was repurposed as a dining room that has a blue and taupe color scheme and a profusion of natural light . The interior of the room ’ s white bookcases that flank a long window seat were enriched by damask-patterned wallpaper . A brass chandelier was painted to duplicate an oil rubbed bronze finish .
The dining room opens onto a screened porch that ’ s augmented with latticework . A few steps down are a deck and firepit that encourage outdoor entertaining .
Hardwood floors in the dining room were sanded and refinished , and complementing hardwood floors were laid in the kitchen . Remodeling also included plumbing being brought up to code , new electric in the kitchen , and the addition of R-30 insulation in the attic .
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