A Kitchen Puzzle: Designing with the End in Mind

Sometimes creating a new kitchen is like completing a puzzle – at the beginning you see a ton of tiny pieces all laid out before you, knowing that eventually they fit together, but not yet sure as to the “how” to make it happen. But eventually, piece by piece, you lay out the corners, then the edge pieces, then start to compile the middle. (If you don’t complete a puzzle in this way, use your own puzzle analogy here). Wineteer Construction is Kansas City’s leading design build kitchen remodeling contractor specializing in completing the puzzle for you!

For this family of four (with a boy and a girl both under the age of 10) the core issue was a lack of spa ce in their kitchen. As you know, many families use the kitchen as their go-to for family dinners, evening chats, playdate lunches, and homework sessions. This family had multiple consultations from several different companies around the Kansas City area to meet their needs but time and time again they were less than pleased with the design process, communication, and craftsmanship. They invited the Wineteer team in to see their space and we began to put the puzzle pieces together.

The family wanted to have more counter space for food and meal prep so the entire family could be involved in the kitchen process. The family also felt that their main pantry area was overwhelming the current kitchen and wanted to move this to around the corner, but the logistics of this move were causing a headache. They were looking to add seating at their small island but couldn’t see how to achieve that in their current space. At the end of the day, the lack of space was starting to drive everyone crazy, and having no solution in sight proved challenging. Drum roll please…. enter the kitchen remodeling company that brought this all to life… Wineteer!

Approaching the kitchen design as a puzzle and a challenge, we found a way to move the door to the pantry around the corner, meeting the need of migrating the pantry out of the central kitchen space. The challenge with this move was that there was a lot of plumbing and HVAC work that had to move and be redone, but it was definitely worth it to meet the needs of our clients. We also found a creative way to capture additional space for their kitchen. We looked at the garage and found that it was gigantic – plenty of space with room to spare – so we decided to push back the new fridge and oven wall into the garage two feet, in turn making the kitchen two feet wider. What a difference this made for our usable space! Stay tuned for part two of this project where we’ll share more about how we made use of this new space to turn our clients’ dreams into a reality!

The Perfect Materials for the Perfect Kitchen

In our previous post about our clients in Independence, we shared how our team at Wineteer Construction was able to create a seamless connection between the indoor and outdoor living sections of our client’s home.

Today, our focus is on a necessary yet sometimes underrated part of the kitchen, the faucet.

Our team chose the beautiful Moen™ Arbor™ Matte Black Single Handle High Arc MotionSense Wave™ Pulldown Kitchen Faucet for this project due to its stylish and highly-functional features:

MotionSense Wave™ – Our clients can pass their hands across the sensor on the left to activate water flow. Then, they can wave their hand again to turn it off. The ease that
Reflex™ System – The self-retracting action of the faucet allows for an exceptional range of motion and ease of replacement.
Spot Resist ™ – The faucet’s fingerprint-proof finish allows easier cleaning.
ADA Compliant – The faucet complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) specifications for its lever handle.

When our team installs these faucets, they ensure to install a battery backup pack, in addition to the ad/dc adapter, to ensure that if there is an interruption in power, the faucet will continue to work in the way you’ve become accustomed.

While a faucet may feel like an afterthought for many, this feature is just as important as any other element in a remodeling project. We always look to ensure our projects bring more functionality to our clients, and this Moen™ faucet does just that. This versatile, hands-free faucet adds convenience in the kitchen, provides our clients with an optimized force for cleaning and allows control of the faucet in two ways—through the sensor and the handle.

Stay tuned for more updates from this fun project. In the meantime, check out our gallery or contact our experts if you are ready to get started on your project.

Homeowners Remodel Homes for Greater Return

After nearly a decade of putting off any construction upgrades that were not seen as essential, like structural fixes and water leaks, homeowners are eager to take advantage of rising home values and low interest rates. A Boston Globe article, “Home remodeling, rebounds as economy improves,” estimates that “overall retail sales of home improvement products will grow 6.5 percent this year and another 7 percent in 2015.”

This rise in home improvements is a mix of homeowners hoping to finally capitalize on a returning boom in home sales and couples more confident in spending money to update an important, and often challenging, space. Either way, fully updated bathrooms offer the most bang for the dollar, significantly increasing the value and enjoyment of a home.

The recent recession took a toll on the construction industry to an extent that hasn’t been seen for decades. But this year, spending on home remodeling is on track to surpass levels not seen since 2006. No one is more excited than the Wineteer Construction team for the rebounding economy. Now is the time to update your space with modern, high-end materials.

Before you enter into a big renovation, the first steps include developing a list of renovation priorities, establishing a budget and compiling a few design ideas. At Wineteer Construction, our expert designers have experience overcoming space challenges to create the perfect bathroom remodel to fit your style. Wineteer Construction can ensure that your bathroom is practical yet stunning and soothing retreat.

At Wineteer Construction, we use the design/build concept. We will give you a written proposal and consult with you about the design and construction process. An architect may not be required because the design/build concept incorporates both design and budget planning. We offer a spacious showroom complete with sample renovations and a variety of materials and surface options to choose from.

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The Kitchen of Your Dreams Awaits

Home remodeling projects open the door to creativity, style and functionality in ways you may not have imagined before. At Wineteer Construction, our experts ensure that every update made inside your home reflects your vision.

Collaboration, Creativity and Functionality
When it comes to kitchen updates, having the right balance between style and functionality ensures your new space serves your needs.

From the design stage to product selection and remodeling, creating the kitchen of your dreams will be a fun and exciting project.

Thank you for trusting us to update the special spaces in your home. Visit our gallery for inspiration as you start thinking about updating your kitchen.

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A Bright and Spacious Kitchen Update

When our clients in Independence reached out to our Wineteer Construction team for a few updates to their home, we were delighted to get started on the design process. They wanted to make the indoor and outdoor spaces of their home feel more connected, and our team did just that!

A central part of their remodeling goals was to create an open and inviting area that brings the indoors outside and vice versa. Starting out, the kitchen and existing deck, and the dining area, were each connected, but still very separated spaces. Each had its own use, but none provided the overall experience that our clients wanted for this space—a space to entertain, be accessible, and functional all at once.

By updating the single door and windows, to two sets of French doors, we not only added much-needed natural light, but we also connected the indoor dining area with the dining and lounge areas on the deck!

These Pella French Doors are not your normal French doors. They are eight-foot-tall openings, making them commercial height doors, as opposed to your usual 6’8” residential interior doorways. This taller opening makes the kitchen that much more integrated with the deck entertainment area, opening the space to make them feel almost like one room with the doors open. Alternatively, the doors have Pella’s built-in blind system, making it easy to separate the two areas when desired.

We hope our clients enjoy these spaces this coming summer to entertain and relax!

Check back in the coming weeks to hear more about their Kitchen and Deck renovations!

For more information about this project or to connect with our experts about updates to your home, contact our experts here.

Behind the Remodeling Projects

Home remodeling projects bring a modern, fresh update to the special places in your home, and they should align your needs with your style.

After meeting with our experts and sharing your remodeling vision, the fun begins. Keep reading to see what happens throughout a remodeling project:

Design/Plan Room Layout: Based on your conversations with our team and your vision for your new space, our experts will design any needed room updates to suit your needs. This may include updating the overall footprint of a room or just updating the aesthetic features of the room.

Material Selection: This is one of our favorite steps of the remodeling process! Once the new room layout has been designed and approved, our team works with you to choose the colors and materials that meet your needs and match your style.

We are fortunate to work with some of the best material providers in the area who have impeccable taste and access to intricate and high-quality materials for cabinetry, counters, tile and much more.

Demolition: For newly-designed spaces, doorways may be moved, walls pushed back and other structural changes may take place. This step is imperative in the process of home remodeling as it helps create a clean canvas for our team and helps us ensure the original state of the space is in excellent condition for remodeling.

Electrical and Plumbing Updates: New room layouts also mean new electric and plumbing needs. Updating any wiring and plumbing lines will ensure everything works smoothly in the remodeled space, from lamps to sinks. Planning their placement can help you later when you are furnishing and using your new spaces.

Construction: Once any updated electrical and water lines are updated, it is time to add any structural support needed (for items like grab bars), close up the walls and set up the space for new floors, fixtures and paint.

Finishing Details: Once the space has been painted, the flooring and fixtures installed, our team takes some time to inspect for any finishing touches such as cabinet handles, light switch covers and such. One thing is for sure; the outcome will reflect the vision and needs of our clients because we ensure to include their feedback throughout the process.

As you begin planning your own home remodeling project, contact our experts for a consultation.

A Lively and Stylish CoffeeNook/Bar Update

When our clients in South Plaza/Brookside decided to update several spaces in their home, they focused on those areas around their home that affect their everyday activities. We have shared about the kitchen and master bathroom in previous posts, and the next chapter of this fun and colorful remodeling project is focused on the coffee bar area.

Located around the corner from the kitchen, this area serves as a coffee nook/bar space where our clients can prepare their favorite beverages while having a built-in accent area that makes the space look stylish.

One thing is quite unique about this space: the great amount of natural light that comes in through the windows.

From the floor up, this space was customized to fit the needs of our clients:

The floor vent that would have been under the new cabinets was built up and out and fitted into the cabinetry, allowing the space for the built-in beverage refrigerator.
The top area showcases the different glasses and beverages thanks to glass cabinet doors.
Using the same cabinet knobs and pulls as in the kitchen lends congruity to the two spaces.
The backsplash tile used here is from the same line as those used in the kitchen and bathrooms tying each individual project together.

The end result is an open and welcoming space for family members and guests.

Interested in learning more about this project or getting started on your own? Contact us today to speak with our experts.

A Colorful and Bright Vision + A Beautiful Storybook Kitchen Update

One of the most exciting parts about sharing project updates includes sharing how we transform different spaces in our clients’ homes by bringing together their vision with the best design and construction support.

Today, we want to share the “after” pictures of the project we recently completed in South Plaza/Brookside.

Details, Light, Space and Functionality
In our previous post about the Brookside project, we shared a few updates along the way about the rooms that we were updating as well as the different materials and color schemes our team would implement.

Today, we are taking you around the kitchen to see how we incorporated our client’s vision and made use of great materials and design to open up the space, bring in more light and ensure functionality throughout.

By removing one of the wall panels in the house, we gave the kitchen an open concept that makes the overall space larger and creates a great contrast between the elements of the kitchen and the adjacent rooms.

From the floor up, our team played with texture and color to create a cozy yet modern space for our client. While the green of the cabinetry stands out as the color of focus in the room, it was contrasted by whites and grays to ensure the kitchen felt open and filled with light.

The mosaic tile floor added a nice contrast with the wooden floor and the green cabinetry. The checkered border helps divide the spaces, while keeping the room open.
The dark gray range and farmhouse sink add a needed pop of contrast to the light green of the cabinets.
Contrast is also present with the wooden-framed oven hood, the shelf above the sink and the rustic brick column that remains as a part of the home’s original space.

The beautiful cabinetry also added more functionality to the space, providing additional room for storage and easy access to kitchen items.

With cabinetry on three walls, instead of the original two, the added storage space, as well as counter space make storage and food prep a breeze, especially with multiple cooks in the kitchen.
The double oven and apron-front farmhouse sink give our client additional flexibility in preparation while not taking up any additional cabinet space.
The glass cabinet doors provide an illusion that the back wall is more open than it is and the added LED recessed lights to ensure there is ample ambient light.

The small details that make the room include the single short pendant light above the sink, the mix and match cabinet doorknobs, and the finishing touch of the counter to ceiling backsplash adding height to the room.

Dreamy doesn’t begin to describe the new space our experts at Wineteer Construction created for our client. The new kitchen is welcoming, cozy, and, most importantly, reflects our clients’ vision. The kitchen also shares similar design elements that were incorporated in other areas of our client’s home, so make sure to check our upcoming posts for more project details.

Thank You for Sharing About Your Experience with Wineteer Construction!

At Wineteer Construction, we pride ourselves on providing the best quality service accompanied by the best customer support. Every time we finish a project and hear from our customers about their great experience with our team, we are filled with gratitude.

Messages like the one below are a great reminder of why we love what we do. They are also a push to continue to innovate with the latest designs and construction solutions for your remodeling needs.

We replaced a large window in my husband’s study. The crew was terrific, neat as a pin, and communicated beautifully. They were fast and efficient and stuck to their timeline. This bid was probably not the lowest I could have gotten, but our satisfaction with the product and process was worth it.

~Ginny B.

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