Kitchens
The kitchen, as we all know, is where people congregate at any gathering. The importance of the kitchen, as well as the technologies available to make our lives more convenient, have evolved over the years. The kitchen has changed from a utilitarian space that was often delegated the "leftover" main floor space to a modern-day gathering place and the focal point of your home. Let our award-winning designers and craftsmen help you create the kitchen of your dreams!
First remodel certified as a Minnesota GreenStar Pilot Project! The scope of this kitchen project was to open up a load-bearing wall, remove the front hallway, and make a larger gathering space for the entire family to enjoy. A steel beam was used in place of the removed load-bearing wall and opened up the kitchen into the new casual dining room. New countertops and Energy Star appliances were installed. Earth-friendly and health-conscious products were used in the remodel and many parts of the existing kitchen were saved for re-installation.
Kitchen Makeover
A makeover is a simpler form of a kitchen remodel, and normally involves saving the cabinets and updating parts of the kitchen. Makeovers range from replacing countertops to major projects that change spaces and transform styles. Please visit our Kitchen Makeover Projects page for more information.
Kitchen Remodel
A kitchen remodel starts by gutting the space to the studs to allow for a brand new kitchen. Kitchen additions are common in older homes where space was at a premium when the home was constructed, and kitchen and dining space was often undervalued. From small cantilevered additions to two-story additions, kitchens are often the reason we add on to our homes. Removing a wall is an easier project than an addition, but often creates the same effect by connecting two spaces where the sum is greater than the two individual units.
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Featured Projects 1
This kitchen belongs to a 1928 Bungalow-Style home in North Minneapolis. The wall dividing the kitchen and living room was removed as well as the enclosed back entry, which opened up the kitchen and created a separate dining room. The new kitchen extends slightly into the new dining area, which required a unique arch to help define the spaces and to give the dining/living room crown moulding a "home". Another arch was added near the back entry to hide the structural beams required to open up the space and to help tie the spaces together. All of the existing windows and the exterior door were replaced with new energy efficient units. Ample lighting was provided by placing a centrally-located fixture as well as installing task lighting over the sink, range, and under the cabinets. Maple Shaker-style cabinets with a light stain and crown with a richer finish were installed. Cambria quartz countertops were installed with a smooth simple texture. Colorful handmade tile backsplash from Clay Squared was installed and the homeowner's own tile was inserted as a decorative accent. The existing hardwood floors were rediscovered and salvaged.
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Featured Projects 2
This Kitchen is a very small galley in a South Minneapolis Bungalow. The home has been with the same family for three generations, so preserving the character and some of the existing elements was a top priority. A main base cabinet was saved and re-used with a slight modification, which allowed it to now function as a peninsula (painted light blue). The wall between the kitchen and dining room was removed to make both spaces feel larger and more connected. New Shaker-style maple cabinets, Cambria quartz countertops, and stainless steel appliances were installed. A handmade tile backsplash from Clay Squared was installed behind the sink and was designed to mimic the color variation of the stained glass window and pendant lights. The existing hardwood floors were hidden under several layers of flooring and were able to be saved and re-sanded, preserving an original family heirloom.
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This 1947 Rambler is located in St. Anthony Village. The complete kitchen remodel used the original footprint and respected the style and scale of the home while providing more counter space and adequate storage. A window was removed and the exterior wall was stucco-patched to make this happen. All of the existing windows and the exterior door were replaced with new energy-efficient units. New features include maple Shaker-style cabinets, laminate countertops with an undermount sink, a tile backsplash, and vinyl flooring. New white appliances and fixtures as well as a cool, fresh coat of paint gave this kitchen a whole new feel.
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Featured Projects 4
This Kitchen, a small galley that is about 8'x11', was gutted to the studs. A door to the hallway was closed off and an arched opening was added to the living room as well as through to the dining room. New Shaker-style maple cabinets with laminate countertops, a stainless steel undermount sink, and appliances were installed. A large pantry cabinet was added near the back door and a unique and colorful VCT floor covering was installed to finish the space.
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Featured Projects 5
This 1939 Tudor-style home is located in NE Minneapolis. The complete kitchen remodel used the original footprint and added a built-in bench seat under the existing bay window. The layout of the kitchen remained similar although additional cabinets were added and appliances were rearranged for better function. New features include cherry cabinets with Shaker-style doors, Zodiaq quartz countertops with an undermount sink, and a handmade tile backsplash from Mercury Mosaics as an accent over the range. All existing windows were replaced with new energy efficient units and a porcelain tile floor was installed to complete the brand new space.
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Featured Projects 6
This brand new kitchen can be found in Castle's St. Paul Design Selection Studio. Featuring a footprint common to older Minneapolis and St. Paul homes, it provides a twist on making the old new again. The kitchen features include white Shaker-style cabinets, Zodiaq quartz countertops, and an undermount stainless steel sink. The tile backsplash features both a large format white subway tile as well as a decorative accent of handmade tiles from Mercury Mosaics. The flooring of 12Ó x 12Ó cork tiles are easy on the feet and the appliances are stainless steel from Warners' Stellian.
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Featured Projects 7
This 1922 home has great hardwood floors, oak trim and lots of windows. The complete, professional kitchen remodel used the original footprint and respected the style and scale of the home while providing more counter space and storage. An archway opened to the dining room created a more open feeling on the main floor. The built-in spice cabinet, clothes chute, and four windows were kept. New features include a heated slate floor, quartz countertops, and cherry cabinets. Refinished maple floors and fresh paint colors in the dining and living rooms complement the new kitchen.
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Featured Projects 8
This 1947 home that a kitchen addition was added in 1965. The homeowners have remodeled and reconfigured, new windows, doors, and trim. The kitchen was the only remaining area in need of an update. After years of thinking and planning the owners were able to realize their goals and tie the whole house together. This one of a kind kitchen is perfect for entertaining and great for serious cooking. The kitchen features a combination of maple and cherry cabinets, by Castle Custom Cabinets, Cambria countertops, Kohler sinks and faucets, and white oak hardwood floors that uniquely transition to the back entry slate flooring. An eclectic style compliments the rest of the home while maintaining the integrity of the original house.
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Featured Projects 9
This outdated dysfunctional kitchen badly needed remodeling. The range had broke and it was time for a remodel. A wall between the living room and kitchen was removed to open the space as well as a dividing wall to the back entry. Removing the walls has created a family gathering space that is ideal for entertaining. Complimentary shades of Castle Custom Cabinets were juxtaposed on the walls and island to create a classic yet modern feel. Two contrasting Cambria countertops were used along with a multi colored custom designed back splash of hand made tiles. Under cabinet lighting highlights this gorgeous tile showpiece of the kitchen. Lighting fixtures were selected for their traditional design statement. The floor although it appears to be wood is actually high durability luxury vinyl in a simulated burl wood grain finish. This newly finished kitchen is now the highlight of the home.
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Featured Projects 10
NARI Contractor of the Year (COTY) Award-Winning Kitchen! This kitchen is located in the second floor of a South Minneapolis brownstone built in 1888. The kitchen was gutted to the studs, a doorway was moved to relocate traffic out of the kitchen, and some space was stolen from the bedroom to allow the refrigerator to recess through the wall. A dishwasher and a washer/dryer unit were worked into the space and a small corner sink was added. A cook top range, a separate wall oven, and semi-custom box cabinets were installed to maximize storage space. As a decorative touch, a set of three uniquely shaped recessed niches were incorporated into the soffit. A new ceiling-mounted three-light decorative fixture was installed for general lighting, several under cabinet lights were installed as task lighting, and rope lighting was installed through the decorative recessed niches to help draw attention to the spaces.
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The kitchen, rear entry, and eat-in space were gutted to the studs. The homeowner removed the existing sheetrock and wall insulation as well as the 9" x 9" asbestos floor tile. The kitchen was remodeled and an eat-in area and a rear entry were added. A dishwasher was installed along with new simple box cabinets and laminate countertops. Storage space was maximized with large pantry cabinets. New hardwood floors were installed.
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A new addition added approximately 75 square feet to the main level, which allowed for modification of the kitchen and the addition of a dinette and mudroom. Maple cabinets with nutmeg stain and new maple flooring were installed along with Cambria countertops and period-style lighting. The backsplash tile was carefully selected and laid out to keep the overall design clean and simple. All new custom trim was used. A new boot bench configuration was added to provide more storage for the owners and to tie the addition into the existing space. Every last detail was taken into consideration to make this new addition flow with the existing home while at the same time providing new modern conveniences.
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Featured Project 13
First Remodel Certified as a Minnesota GreenStar Pilot Project! The scope of this kitchen project was to open up a load-bearing wall, remove the front hallway, and make a larger gathering space for the entire family to enjoy. A steel beam was used in place of the removed load-bearing wall and opened up the kitchen into the new casual dining room. New countertops and Energy Star appliances were installed. Earth-friendly and health-conscious products were used in the remodel and many parts of the existing kitchen were saved for re-installation.
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Featured Project 14
The owners of this 1950's rambler were in need of a new, more functional kitchen. The original layout of the kitchen, with its 3 doorways, did not allow for efficient use of the space. Although the basic elements and style of their original kitchen remained, the transformation was amazing.
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Featured Project 15
This kitchen project involved a 10' wide two-story addition to enlarge the home. The owner desired a larger kitchen, a more open floor plan, a larger dining room, the creation of a gathering space in and off of the kitchen, a larger office/guest bedroom, and the update and enlargement of an existing second floor bath. The style of the home had to remain true to its original feel in both design and finishing, and the new spaces needed to fit seamlessly into the existing structure as well as be adaptable to any future renovations.
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Featured Project 16
This kitchen has a classic period look and features hardwood floors, a stainless recessed niche, a stainless steel sink, a vented microwave, and ample windows to bring in natural light. The Linen White cabinets are accented with a Dark Slate Silestone quartz countertop in a matte finish. The adjacent dining room was opened to the kitchen and has become the main eating and entertaining space. This area also features hardwood floors.
