Crystal Kitchen Center

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Quit embarrassed for not finishing this blog about the Walline Kitchen remodel. After my last entry of Nov 19, the wood floor got sanded down and stained and 1 coat of finish before Thanksgiving.
December 9, the Cambria Ashford color counter top got installed.
Dec 10-11 the carpenter, plumber and electrician came to set the appliances, hooked up the sink and dishwasher and generally finished the kitchen.
December 14 the wood floor was final coated
Dec 17-18 the tile backsplash was installed
A completed kitchen one week before Christmas (as CKC promised the Walline's)
As you can see by the pictures a beautiful Kitchen that makes the proud homeowners want to enjoy.

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November 23-25
The existing oak wood floor is being sanded sealed and one coat of finish (final coat will be at end of job)

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November 18, 2009

The cabinets were install enough to take a counter measure (see enclosed picture)

The home owner chose Cambria counters in Ashford color. The cabinet isntallation continued the balance of the week with the electrician coming Friday Nov 20, to install the puck lights inside and under the cabinet for task and accent lighting.

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Nov 16, 2009
Cabinets were delivered this morning, they will be installed this week

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Nov 11-12, 2009
Original Oak wood floor from the 1984 built home, was still in good condition, while the room was open (with out cabinets) the wood floor was sanded down to raw wood, ready to be refinished at a later date.

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Nov 9-10, 2009
Home owner primed and painted the ceiling, walls and window casing

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Nov 2-6 Sheetrock repair to walls and ceiling.

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Day by Day progress of a kitchen remodel

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October 2009
This 1984 home needed a kitchen update. The laminate cabinets with oak wood pulls were out of style, the appliances needed replacing and the laminate counter tops had seen better days.

Solution to the problem: The Walline's of Dellwood, MN. worked with Val Stuessi, CKD of Crystal Kitchen Center. The existing kitchen layout was not that bad, Val tweaked a few areas to make the kitchen layout fit with their present life style (E.G: Added a buffet on the dining room side, removed the unused desk and added a second pantry, widen the isle space for two people to cook together in their new kitchen.) Appliances stayed in approximately the same location, a warming drawer was added. The existing soffits and recess can lights and oak wood floors are remaining

The contemporary look gave away to a more transitional look of antique white painted cabinetry on the perimeter and mushroom painted cabinets for the island. Cambria counter tops in Ashford color. Appliances are Jennair range, Subzero refrigerator, Asko dishwasher and Dacor warming drawer.

October 28, 2009
First day of tear out: Clients have removed all food and kitchen supplies, luck for them they have a full bar in the basement to be set up as their temporary kitchen.
The plumber removed the sink and dishwasher
the Electrician removed all electrical wiring needed to move the appliances out of the kitchen
The carpenter removed the appliances, counter tops and cabinets and was finished by 2:00pm

October 29, 2009
Electrical walk thru with CKC project manager and the Walline's. Placement of the lights, switches and outlets are discussed with the homeowner to have them in the most usable places.

October 30, 2009
Electrical inspection

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Founded in 1975, Crystal Kitchen Center's has a large showroom of kitchen displays, to help our clients find inspiration for their personal lifestyles. We are a design/build firm working with new construction as well as renovations, providing services from design to complete "turn-key" remodeling. CKC pride themselves in designing and supplying cabinetry and counter tops for unique kitchens, bathrooms, entertainment centers, laundry rooms, home offices, lower levels, and outdoor kitchens. Our award winning Certified Kitchen Designers are also versed in aging-in-place and green design, helping make their customer's dreams come true.