The kitchen was once half this size. Gourmet kitchen with multiple colors blended together.
The pantry once started where the edge of the island is and extended to the fridge wall. We opened it up to make room for this outstanding kitchen
The kitchen boasts an upgrade cooking area
Behind the kitchen wall is a hallway leading to the backyard. This door used to be used from the other side of the room but with the new layout, we tucked it away behind the kitchen.
We created a bar area outside of the kitchen for entertaining
Brass hardware was used to blend in the details throughout the new kitchen
The old windows were leaking cold air, so we brought new era specific windows into the new design
We used a decorative slab to show off the island.
Description
A luxury kitchen remodel by combining several existing rooms of the main floor to achieve the new layout
Project Dates
Homeowner's Goals
This nearly 90-year-old home had seen its share of changes over the years—several additions, shifting layouts, and evolving needs. But through it all, one thing stayed the same: the homeowners’ love for their location. After living in the home for several years and thinking through their options, they were ready to invest in a remodel that would bring clarity and cohesion to their space. They came to us with a solid idea of what they wanted. The big picture was clear—they just needed help refining the layout and working through the details. That’s where our collaboration with Davina Designs came in. Together, we worked to reimagine the home’s flow, clean up the disjointed feel from past additions, and create a design that honored the original character while bringing it up to date. Throughout the process, we kept the homeowners’ vision at the center. From the first walkthrough to the final finishes, every decision was made with intention. The result is a home that feels fresh and functional, but still familiar—rooted in its history, and ready for the years ahead.
Project Challenges
Every remodeling project comes with its own set of challenges, and this one was no exception. While the goal was to modernize and streamline a nearly century-old home, doing so required navigating several tricky structural and layout obstacles with a creative solution. One of the first hurdles we encountered was the location of the electrical panel. In the new layout, it wasn’t in an ideal spot—but relocating it wasn’t an option. Due to its proximity to the stairs, flipping it to the opposite wall would’ve created code and clearance issues. Rather than force a subpar solution, we chose to leave the panel in place and incorporated it into the design by covering it with a piece of custom artwork. It’s a subtle but thoughtful detail that keeps functionality intact without sacrificing the look. The bigger challenge came when we started looking at the structure. The house had three major beams carrying the load of the two floors above—beams that simply didn’t work with the homeowners’ vision of a flat, uninterrupted ceiling. The original engineering called for large wood beams that would drop below ceiling height, which wasn’t an acceptable compromise. To make the ceiling flat as requested, we worked closely with our engineering team to develop a custom solution. We installed a steel beam instead, welded studs to it, and added a wooden ledger. Then we hung the new floor joists with joist hangers and pocketed the steel beam into place. On one end, we constructed a large pier to properly transfer the point load down to the foundation; on the other, we carried the new beam all the way through to the opposite side of the structure, tying it into the existing foundation. It was a detailed and labor-intensive process—but in the end, we were able to honor the homeowner’s vision without cutting corners on safety or structural integrity. What you see now is a clean, open ceiling that gives no hint of the complexity hidden above it. Exactly how it should be.
Materials/Techniques
Appliances- mostly Monogram with a Dacor refrigerator and a Zephr wine fridge. Countertops-Monte Cristo Granite on the island and Portofino Classico quartz on the perimeter Flooring- Downs H2O Timber Plus LVP Lighting- Eugene 16" pendants by Thomas O Brien Cabinets-Custom built with shaker doors and drawers
Contact The Remodeler
(208) 406-0253 anthony@boydrc.com https://www.boydrc.com/