Award-Winning Design and Remodeling Kitchen in Shawnee
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As a locally owned and operated home remodeling company, Wineteer Construction is constantly reminded of the home remodeling talent within the Kansas City. Again in 2023, we were recognized in the Remodeling Institute REMY Awards for several of our projects. Let’s outline the first of our award-winning projects below,
The homeowner of this award-winning design and remodeling kitchen in Shawnee was ready to bring their vision to life. The homeowner needed design and layout direction from the team at Wineteer, who has an in-house designer. The homeowners wanted to create an open layout full of culture, color, and natural light.
The deconstruction began with removing the interior walls and removing the existing triple archways.
The project layout was proposed, designed, and built by Wineteer. Our designer, Nick McIntyre, suggested this layout to provide the most flawless results, and designed the kitchen in a 3D modeling software.
A challenge that was encountered during this residential kitchen project was the furnace. When the interior walls were removed, the old furnace needed to be moved to allow for the unit to be vented properly. While removing the old furnace, the homeowner opted to replace with a 90% more efficient furnace that vented outside. This was a challenge that was executed properly, within the timeline, and within budget.
With over three decades of design and build experience, Wineteer is equipped to handle your kitchen remodeling projects. We also work with homeowners for whole home remodeling, bathrooms, and additions.
From contemporary kitchens to modern and timeless upgrades, Wineteer has remodeled hundreds of kitchens over their 35 years in business. If you’d like to browse the project gallery, click here.
If you’re in the Shawnee or Johnson County area and are looking for a home remodeling company, reach out to Wineteer for your next project! Get started by filling out this form here: https://wineteerconstruction.com/contact-us/
Usually, different states or cities require different types of permits and licenses for home renovation projects. In some places, you can do many big remodeling projects even without any permission from the local authority, but in others, you’ll need specific permits, even for a few changes in the kitchen, bathroom, or any other part of your house. You should even consider your neighborhood Homeowners Association, as there are specific requirements for remodeling or additions as well.
RELATED: If you’re in the Kansas City area, check out the latest permit requirements here: https://www.kcmo.gov/city-hall/departments/city-planning-development/permits-division
If you’re in the Johnson County, Kansas area, here is information on the permit process: https://www.jocogov.org/department/building-codes/building-permits/residential-remodel-permit
If you’re not working with a home remodeling contractor, you will be responsible for pulling the permits yourself. There are many advantages for working with a design build firm, such as Kansas City’s Wineteer Construction, because they are familiar with each municipality’s requirements and process. Some people avoid getting the permits just to avoid the time and cost spent on getting them. However, not getting the permits will be more disastrous. Let’s learn more about it from this article.
Continue to explore the Essential Permits for Your Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel, if you remodel a kitchen or bathroom that needs necessary permits or licenses, the result can be devastating both practically and legally.
Also, licenses and permits are needed to make sure the remodeling works and results are safe for everyone during the remodeling and after the completion of the work. If you want to resell the property and the remodeling doesn’t have the required permits, it will lead to complications, and potential buyers will refuse to be involved with the problematic property.
Unpermitted works also won’t cover any insurance, so you’ll need to spend more on the repairs in the future. Moreover, future renovations, demolitions, and obtaining necessary future requirements will be more challenging as you’ll have illegal records. That’s why it’s really important to obtain licenses and permits for even small remodeling projects when necessary.
In this section, we’ve categorized the types of licenses and permits you’ll need to renovate your bathrooms or kitchens with different issues.
Bathrooms and kitchens usually have many in-built and separate appliances, including HVAC systems. If your remodeling project needs to change the systems, like how much power they’ll use, or add more mechanical parts, you’ll need mechanical permits and licenses.
Usually, most renovations need changes to electrical wiring, fixtures, or outlets for any lighting or appliances. And any change to electrical items requires electrical licenses and permits.
Often, bathroom and kitchen renovations require altering the plumbing items like sinks, toilets, showers, new lines or faucets, etc. For these reasons, you’d need to get plumbing permits and licenses for most of your renovations. https://www.kcmo.gov/city-hall/departments/city-planning-development/electrical-plumbing-and-mechanical-permits
You’ll need building or structural permits and licenses when the bathroom or kitchen renovation requires visual and structural changes in the building. For example, adding or removing windows, doors, walls, roofs, etc.
If the bathroom or kitchen renovation work needs to do demolition of any part of the building, you’ll need special permits for the demolition works, for possible noise, to park demolition trucks in the neighborhood, and many more depending on the place you’re living.
You’ll need landscaping permits and licenses if you want to do any renovation work that can change the landscape on your property. For example, if you have a separate kitchen or washroom in your backyard and want to cut down any trees for it or add fences or decks for them, you’ll need permission for these changes. Check out this article, 10 Landscaping Trends to Watch in 2024, for ways to maximize your home’s curb appeal.
Sometimes the changes in your bathroom and kitchen can relate to environmental concerns, that’s why you’ll need permits to use different materials or appliances or change anything. Many materials, like asbestos, paints, boards, etc., can contain harsh chemicals that can lead to potential hazards. That’s why it’s really important to get environmental permits.
In some cases, you’ll need permits to improve the accessibility feature in your house, specifically in bathrooms, to make things easier for toddlers, the elderly, and disabled people. For accessibility features, there are specific codes, licenses, and permits, so ensure they get one, especially if the kitchen and bathrooms are open to the public.
Continuing on the Essential Permits for Your Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel insight, this process can seem a bit complex and time-consuming if you’re new to this. However, if you follow these general steps, things will be easier:
If you contact a reputed and experienced local contractor, they’ll inform you about all the licenses and permits required for your specific projects. It’ll be better if you hire a bathroom or kitchen specialist, as they usually have specific licenses and permits ready for many projects. However, to avoid more complexity, ensure the contractor you’re hiring has real licenses, not fakes. If you’re in the Kansas City area, reach out to Wineteer for a kitchen, bathroom, whole home, or aging in place remodel.
Whether you’ve been in your home for decades or just moved in, you may need to remodel the kitchen. Remodeling the kitchen can help to improve the overall functionality, boost property and resale value, and make your life more comfortable while making memories. However, unless you’re a skilled DIYer with so much experience with renovation work, you’ll need expert help even for minor changes.
RELATED: How to Hire a Kitchen Contractor
Although choosing the right contractor for your kitchen remodel project is another big task, as so many unskilled contractors are always trying to lure people in with fake information. But worry not; in this article, we’ve gathered all the basics you’ll need to keep in mind when choosing the right contractor for your kitchen remodeling project. Let’s get started.
Before you choose the right contractor for a kitchen remodeling project, you must know what you actually want from the project. You need to set goals, whether it needs demolition, repair, or installation, and have ideas on what amenities you want or how you want your kitchen to look to determine what kind of contractor will be best for you.
Depending on your goal, you may need to hire a kitchen remodeling specialist or any general contractor with experience in kitchen renovations. You’ll also need to set your probable kitchen renovation budget to save more time on selecting contractors or avoid unwanted problems.
Check out this gallery of kitchen remodeling projects that Wineteer has completed for many Kansas City area residents. From Olathe and Leawood to Blue Springs and Lee’s Summit, the Wineteer team specializes in the design and build of the highest quality kitchen remodels.
When you want to get the right and perfect contractor for your kitchen remodeling project, you need to look for some specific attributes to compare and find the best one. The checklist of those qualities is:
If you follow these steps accordingly, you can choose the right contractor for your kitchen remodeling:
Another good way to find a trusted contractor is to get recommendations from colleagues, friends, relatives, or neighbors who have done kitchen remodeling or know a good contractor by any chance. It’ll make the research into finding the right contractor smoother. Make a list of all the contractors you’ve found intriguing.
Now it’s time to dig deeper to make a shortlist of all the candidates you’ve listed before. Check and do research on each of them to make sure they have experience, and have licenses from your local regulatory agency or licensing board. Only keep experienced contractors with credibility on the new list.
In this step, you should reach out to all the shortlisted contractors and ask for detailed quotes on your kitchen remodeling project. Some contractors only provide the final price, which can be less credible. That’s why you should ask them to provide a breakdown of materials, labor, permits, or any other fees. In this way, you’ll be able to compare the quotes and ensure quality at a fair price.
If you selected one or several potential contractors after reviewing the quotes and want to select the perfect one for the project, you need to meet with them in person to discuss the project details and ask some prepared questions. The questions you can ask them are as follows:
These are a few of the usual questions you can ask, and you can add other questions depending on the situation. Listen carefully to their answers and how fluently they’re answering you because it will provide you with significant insights on how confident and experienced they are. Also, it’ll be a great chance to see the level of comfortability in communication with them.
If all the interviewed contractors provide several references to their past projects, you need to research them thoroughly. These references and histories can help you learn more about the work style and quality of the contractors. Compare the before and after images of their projects, how much the projects cost, and, if possible, contact some of the project owners for their experiences with the contractors. Another wonderful option to evaluate a company is through Google reviews.
Once you’ve completed your final investigations and selected a contractor for the job, review the contract details carefully. There should be detailed information about completion dates, fees, permits, descriptions of products, services, and materials, payment terms, subcontractor information, consequences of failures, dispute resolution terms, etc. If you see anything missing from the contract, ask them to do it in detail before signing.
If you can choose the right contractor, you’ll be able to turn your dream into reality. If you’re in the Kansas City area, Wineteer can help you with the design and build process. Reach out today for a free estimate. 913-717-6325 or https://wineteerconstruction.com/contact-us/
Wineteer’s team also installed a small cabinet to house laundry detergent and cleaning
In the master bathroom remodel portion of the project, Wineteer’s design team had a clear vision from the client. The team removed a built-in tub and replaced it with a free-standing oval-shaped tub. 
There are many reasons why homeowners are opting for barrier-free showers, one of which is the ease of aging in place modifications. The risk of falling is greatly reduced when the ledge of the shower is removed. The ability to roll in a wheelchair, or walker, is ideal for a barrier-free shower, allowing the homeowners to live in the home unassisted for a much longer time. For the wainscot around the tub and shower area we used a large format 12 x 36 inch tile. This embossed tile levels up the space for a timeless look.
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In the new barrier-free shower, Wineteer placed a border of smaller, unique tiles through the space vertically to house the rain shower head and inset shower caddies. This pop of color adds dimension and texture to the space and coordinates with the penny tile used on the shower floor. Fixtures in the shower are all chrome, matching the chrome shower handle and the chrome tub fixtures.
The bathroom cabinets are painted white, both brightening the space, and elevating the look. The homeowners decided on a unique design choice – to add a center tower cabinet between the two vanities. This creates additional storage for the vanity and sink area, and the ability to put toiletries behind a door and not on the counters. All cabinet doors are inset to provide the clean and seamless look you see here. The countertops are quartz and hardware and drawer pulls are chrome. The tile on the floor of the bathroom is a ceramic tile that mimics a Calcutta marble.
This was an amazing project for the Wineteer team to work on with our long-time clients. But it didn’t stop here! In addition to this bathroom remodel, we had the chance to completely renovate their kitchen and move their laundry to their en suite. This whole home remodel provided a relief to the chore of laundry, and the ability to fully enjoy both the kitchen and bathroom! Check out more of our bathroom remodeling projects here for some inspiration!
Check out this recent bathroom remodel project that we completed in Lenexa, KS!
RELATED: Are home improvements tax-deductible?
Home improvements happen to be the specialty of Wineteer Construction. These capital investments can transform a room into an entirely new space, and can fall within a budget, timeline, and color/design palette.
Yet, even though a renovation project is a large investment, you cannot deduct the cost from your yearly federal income taxes. Still, these projects will most likely increase the resale value of your home. So, it is critically important to keep records of these expenses to reduce the taxes you owe when selling your house. A lower tax obligation means more of a profit at the time you sell your home.
Home improvement expenses that can be deducted the same year include installing alternative energy equipment, like solar paneling or wind turbines, or purchasing Energy Star appliances. “Certain energy-saving home improvements can yield tax credits at the time you make them,” according to “Home Improvement and Your Taxes” from TurboTax.
Home improvements can qualify for tax deductions as medical expenses. If a home modification is more about being medically necessary than about increasing the value of your home, deductions can be claimed for materials and installation. To learn more about medically necessary home improvements, read a recent blog from LifeWise Renovations, a Wineteer Company.
If you’re ready to invest your tax return into a home remodel, reach out to the true locally-owned and operated home remodeling company, Wineteer. Our in-house design and build team can bring your vision to life. Reach out today to schedule a design consultation! 913-717-6325 or https://wineteerconstruction.com/contact-us/
Wineteer’s team grows together, and has the same crew working in the home throughout the entire remodel. This is a unique aspect for a home remodeling company, as many subcontract all of their work. This homeowner in Mission Farms, Kansas wanted to remodel their master bathroom. The master bathroom entailed the removal of a large whirlpool tub. While this was not an aging in place project specifically, the amount of space afforded by the removal of the tub for a barrier free-shower, or zero entry, makes it look as though it was. Our design team and craftsmen utilized the natural light and capitalized on the orientation of the seat, window and walls in conjunction to one another.
This particular client prefers a more contemporary, California-influenced style in their home and surroundings, and this did the trick. The large format floor tile is a nice contrast to the shower tile. Heated floors provide a nice respite to the cold winters of the Midwest.
Have you considered a bathroom remodel? Wineteer specializes in bathrooms of all sizes, shapes, and configurations. Reach out to discuss your ideas!
It’s true to say… once you work with Wineteer, you become family. We have many homeowners around the Overland Park and Kansas City area that have partnered with Wineteer for many remodeling projects over the last three decades. Wineteer is one of the most established and experienced home remodeling companies in the Kansas City area, specializing in the upfront design. The below pictures are from a home that we remodeled in Waldo, Missouri. Waldo is known for its vibrant community full of homes of all sizes and ages.
The below pictures show an exterior view of a Home Build-Out Renovation where the Wineteer team has performed many remodeling projects over a period of some twenty years. The first project entailed replacing the windows at the front of the home and constructing the dormers at the roof. The scale of the dormers in relation to the house was important to the homeowners, so we spent a good amount of time mocking up representative models to demonstrate what the final installation would look like.
Subsequent projects at this Waldo home include a complete attic build out, master suite renovation, porch renovation, exterior painting and window replacements. Being a trusted partner and having the ability to perform multiple projects for the same client is both rewarding and gratifying. Would you like to experience the Wineteer difference in your next home remodeling project? Reach out today to discuss!
https://www.nar.realtor/research-and-statistics/research-reports/remodeling-impact
Americans spent $420 billion in 2020 on remodeling their homes.1 Among NARI members, 90% found a greater demand in contracting in remodeling work during the COVID-19 pandemic. Sixty percent of NARI members cited the scale of the projects increased either in a larger project or remodeling more than one room due to the pandemic.
The goal of any home remodel is to make the right choice for the long term, which is why many homeowners are searching for low maintenance options and energy-efficient upgrades. For the past few years, the ROI for remodeling a bedroom into a home office has plunged to 48.7 percent nationally. Mobile devices allow any room to temporarily shift to a workspace. Comparatively, the ROI for converting an attic space into a bedroom has skyrocketed to 77.2 percent nationally. The increased living space is ideal for either young children or for elderly family members who need at-home care.
Overall, exterior improvements consistently have the best ROI, most likely due to the curb appeal of these upgrades. Specifically, deck additions are making a comeback, with around 65 percent ROI in the Kansas City area. As the cost of building materials increases, it’s imperative to have the right deck remodeling contractor by your side. Contractors like Wineteer partner with families in Overland Park, Olathe, Lenexa, Leawood, and the entire Kansas City area to maximize their space, budget, and timeline. Wineteer takes the time to listen to the homeowners and determine the best solution to their design wants and needs.
Still, many homeowners are not focused on placing their house back on the market. Instead, they are crafting renovations to showcase some personality and improve quality of life in a home they love. A major kitchen remodel, which includes replacing fixtures, wall coverings, flooring, cabinets and countertops, has a 55.6 percent ROI in Kansas City. Still, these upscale renovations remain extremely popular. “Over the last 10 years, homeowners have spent more on kitchen remodeling than any other home improvement category,” according to House Logic.
Wineteer Construction has mastered designing creative, yet practical, specialty projects, like large decks, room additions and upscale kitchens. Contact Wineteer for a consultation on your unique renovation with customized special touches. https://wineteerconstruction.com/contact-us/ or give us a call at 913-717-6325
Kansas City is beginning to see a little glimpse of fall, beginning with slightly cooler temps, shorter daylight in the evening, and of course the start of the KC Chiefs season! It’s common to have a laundry list of tasks that eventually need to be done, but we have a few to help you check off the Home Improvement Projects to Tackle This Fall.
Yes, this isn’t a luxurious task, or one that you will see drastic improvements with, but it’s important. Think ahead at the rains heading our way… if the gutters are clogged, this can cause some serious water issues. The gutters work overtime in fall and winter, both battling water, ice, freezing temps, and leaves/tree debris. Clear gutters will help the water flow away from the home, reducing the amount of damage and stress on the roof and home.
There are several options for cleaning out your gutter. Check out some tips here: https://www.bobvila.com/articles/how-to-clean-gutters/
We all know the first freeze is right around the corner. Kansas City can literally go from 70 degrees to 25 degrees overnight, or even within hours. It’s important to consider your irrigation system before the cold weather hits. Your irrigation system should be blown out to remove any water, which could cause freezing in the pipes. While you’re at it, store your garden hose, and shut off the water to the exterior faucets. The last thing you want to encounter are frozen/broken pipes.
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An opportunity to increase your home’s energy efficiency, while raising your property value shouldn’t be dismissed. There are many window companies in the Kansas City area, however Wineteer Construction takes it a step further and finds the most energy efficient window and doors that fit your budget. If you’re beginning to feel the cold air seeping in, or see ice around the trim of your window, you may want to consider a free estimate on your windows and doors.
Another one of the top Home Improvement Projects to Tackle This Fall is repainting and refinishing. Once the warm weather is sadly gone, it’s time to think about pulling in your grilling equipment, and prepping the patio for the winter elements. Now is a good time to wash all of the cushions, re-stain and refinish your deck, and clean up the area.
If you’re ready to tackle some projects beyond your scope, reach out to discuss some remodeling and renovation ideas. Our team is equipped to put the design phase of the process first so we can all visualize the end product, and understand expectations before beginning the process. The Wineteer team is ready to tackle your kitchen, bathroom, whole home, door/window, or outdoor renovation.
