by Erin Hoopes
Alexandria, VA, US 22201 · 231 photos
Alexandria Timeless Kitchen Addition
http://virginia-kitchens.com

An exterior addition was added to this townhouse to add space to the kitchen, family room, and master bedroom above. The new space incorporated a load bearing beam hidden behind columns and custom cabinetry to span the new space. Unique plumbing challenges were met with a seamless subway tile backsplash and custom depth spice storage bellow. Slide in range, open glass refrigeration, and convection microwave still met the clients updated needs. The coffered ceiling blend the new family room into the kitchen while hiding the load bearing elements. Overall the new timeless design blends with the couples existing furnishings while allowing them to entertain guests and family.

 
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turtleridge wrote:
Granite color - The granite does not look like Kashmir white or Bianca Romano. »
· Comment · 2 months ago
Erin Hoopes It is an older lot of kashmir white - I haven't seen anything like it in the past few years. Best of luck!
2 months ago · ·
chvillemann did you use the beadboard on the cabinet ends or just on the island?
2 months ago ·
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dmaddry wrote:
What color did you use on the cabinets? Granite? Nice. »
· Comment · 8 months ago
Erin Hoopes this is the cabinet lines parchment paint color - I would recommend a soft cream/off white color either customizing to your trim color to match or looking at the manufacturers offerings. The granite is Bianco Romano - a lighter slab than I've seen lately.
5 months ago · ·
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valpre wrote:
Accessories and Decor - what is the piece on top of the fridge? is it part of the fridge? »
· Comment · 15 months ago
Erin Hoopes The top grill is part of the fridge - the peice above is a door that hinges up for tray/sheet pan storage made by the custom cabinetry line.
9 months ago ·
valpre Thank you so much for clarifying that for me.
9 months ago ·
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karinaeliese wrote:
Beautiful kitchen! Could you tell me the name of the granite you used? »
· Comment · 15 months ago
Erin Hoopes This is kashmire white but I haven't seen a lot that looks like it recently.
9 months ago · ·
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Lisa Cohen_Dumani wrote:
Are the columns structural? Do they go all the way to the floor, and if so, how did you cut the granite? »
· Comment · 15 months ago
Erin Hoopes One of the colums is structural the other is not. There is a seam in the granite not visible in this view - a good fabricator should be able to work with you the project to acheive the most seamless look. Hope that helps!
15 months ago ·
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Decorative Accents wrote:
Hello Do you know the width of the island here? We love this design & we are trying to decide whether or not we can fit columns on our island. Thank you »
· Comment · 16 months ago
Erin Hoopes The island is 78" x 36" (cabinetry only). Since these were inset doors we did a 1" countertop overhang on all sides. Hope that helps!
Erin
16 months ago ·
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added by Lisa Frederick to 10 Home Fixes That Require a Pro
3. Removal of a load-bearing wall. Knocking out a wall sounds simple, right? Well, if it's load bearing, meaning it carries and distributes weight, things get a lot more complicated. Eliminating such a wall wipes out support for the ceilings, floors and other structural elements that rest on it — and that can have disastrous consequences for the entire home. Plus, the wall could contain wiring or ductwork that you don't want to disturb. Leave this tricky and time-consuming job to a remodeling contractor.
Cleaning. Think stainless steel is tough to keep clean? It has nothing on glass. Every smudge, fingerprint and splatter will show, so you must be diligent about wiping down the fridge door regularly. Keep in mind, too, that interior shelves look best when they're pristine, which requires extra elbow grease.
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Columns r too big. Like fridge
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Sub zero fridge.....cost $2,500.....less than Kenmore Elite!
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