Point Breeze Kitchen Remodel

Most kitchen remodels include new flooring. 7" white oak, clear grade, climatizing prior to installation, solid 3/4" thickness, finished in place, our standard procedure includes full finished flooring under cabinets .

Kitchen space is in this corner of the main level, 100 year old colonial was completely gutted and renovated prior to outfitting the new kitchen, walls were removed for a much more open floor plan, floor structure and ceiling were leveled and strengthened allowing for a no-compromise cabinet installation, all new wiring and plumbing, new windows and wallboard throughout.

Flooring installation in progress. Quality floors are the foundation of every luxury custom kitchen project. The subfloor quality is so high that shoe molding is not required as seen where the baseboards meet the hardwood. Glue and cleat is our standard installation method. We take pride in the complete custom hardwood process from beginning to finish. It is not our practice to do refinishing, as the mirror like finished result can only be achieved from the perfectly, solid subfloor, adhesive installation creating a virtual single piece of wood, wall to wall.

Typical custom cabinet delivery from Crystal Cabinet Works. Every component inventoried, carefully packaged and hand delivered. Crystal Cabinets provides white glove delivery weekly from Princeton, Minnesota. No damage, no errors or omissions, every time, period.

Closeup of 3/4" solid oak hardwood flooring. These two pieces interlock at 90 degree angles for a solid joint.

Custom hardwood flooring finished in place has the benefit of customer selection when it comes to finish. Texture, color, shade, saturation, sheen and obscurity are finishing properties for our clients to choose from. We prepare samples and always assemble a variation of wood grains so that the samples accurately represent the random mix that will be found in the finished product. We take pride in using top pro tools and equipment found in Festool products, German made without compromises.

Our hardwood floors deserve the absolute best raw materials. Bona is the worldwide leader in hardwood flooring finishing technology. From stains, fillers, abrasives, equipment, no other brand even comes close. Hardwood floor finishing is a no-compromise science, art form and commitment which merits the very best each step of the way in order to achieve top results.

Hardwood flooring installation in progress with Bona finishing equipment positioned for the next phase of surface preparation. The 3/4" solid hardwood planks are laid in a random staggered pattern, sanding and finishing achieves the seamless board-to-board blend that defines quality hardwood floors.

Finished hardwood flooring installation showcasing the seamless blend of 3/4" solid planks in a random staggered pattern. The board-to-board surfaces merge without visible lippage, demonstrating the quality result achieved through our Bona finishing system and commitment to no-compromise standards. This low angle reflected surface precision demonstrates our work of art results.

Frameless cabinetry from Crystal Cabinet Works. This wall cabinet run in light grey color follows the customary wall-first installation practice. Recessed lights are positioned strategically, important for proper illumination and esthetics, under cabinet lighting low voltage wiring shown, contemporary design means straight sigh lines, minimal profile moldings and hardware.

White Macaubus Quartzite countertops was selected by client. Macaubus is known for crisp white and gray linear veining, ideal for a modern, minimal look. These stones are highly sought after for their durability and elegant, minimal aesthetic.

Our undercounter low voltage lighting is designed to blend in and become one with the cabinet. This is especially important on frameless contemporary cabinets, since the style is minimalist, without any valences, moldings to conceal direct view of the fixtures. Our technique in these cases is to route a groove (dado) under the cabinet and recess an LED channel and light strip as shown which will later receive a frosted plastic lens for a polished look.

The recessed light channel technique lends well to corner L-shaped installations

The finished result of the undercounter recessed LED lighting.

Finished undercounter lighting. Functional and beautiful.

The perimeter cabinet runs are taking shape. This cabinet style is meant to speak a very minimalist flush integrated look. The undercounter lighting will light up the counter surfaces nicely.

Low voltage magnetic dimmable driver tucked away nicely in the back of the corner cabinet. Lazy Susan, soft close hinges.

The island is starting to take shape. Current kitchen design favors mixed finishes, designs, colors between perimeter vs island cabinets/countertops.

Kitchen sink plumbing, careful planning helps to create an organized, uncluttered sink undercabinet compartment.

Island wiring shown surfacing from the floor below. Kitchen sink and faucet is mocked up anticipating the measurement step of stone countertop fabrication.

Front view of the island showing the panel to the rear of the dishwasher.

Double bin trash pullouts are essential.

Stainless steel undercounter sink awaits stone countertop measurement stage.

Stair case in the kitchen area showing progress. New treads, risers, skirts, iron balusters, solid oak newel posts and handrails. The contemporary floor plan and design joins the main and lower levels into one contiguous space,

Appliance are starting to be installed.

We can always count on our vendor partners at Primo for a quality no-surprise finished product. Precise and on time! Absolutely stunning White Macaubus quartzite.

Snow white quartz perimeter countertops fuse this contemporary design. This cutout will house the Thermador gas cooktop.

This photo highlights the flush integrated appliance style that we were striving for. The goal: front of appliances flush with front of cabinets.

An assortment of tile backsplash materials waiting for our client to choose. Ultimately a gloss white Italian ceramic chevron tile was selected (not shown).

Thermador built in refrigerator in early stages of installation. Thermador refrigeration is known for superior durability, style, function and the most advanced flush, integrated installs in the market.

The flush install of Thermador appliances is second to none. The side gaps between appliance and cabinets can be maintained at 5/32" while keeping absolutely flush front surface match.

Flush, flush. flush.