Main Floor Transformation in Otsego

What started as a basic kitchen remodel soon developed into a main floor transformation involving the kitchen, living room, bathroom, and laundry.

Lead Carpenter Mark Arntzen

Carpenter Ryan Whalen

Painter Jim Kachel

Project Summary 

This young family in Otsego wanted to make the home they bought into something special they could call their own.  When they initially approached Murphy Bros., the kitchen was their main concern.

However, and this is often the case, functionality issues soon became clear that affected more than their mono-toned kitchen.  They had issues throughout their entire main floor that needed addressing.  So, back to the drawing board and more thoughtful design to come up with a plan they could afford and still solve their main functionality and aesthetic issues.

Behind it all was a basic psychological need to make this house their forever home, where every room reflects who they are and how they live.

Below they tell their remodeling story in their own words, mistakes and all, but with a truly happy, satisfied ending!


Before

Honey oak was everywhere and it had to go!


After

AFTER: New 3-toned kitchen; Island Pendants Maxim Harbor Single Pendant; Lower cabinets and island in finished in Husk; uppers in SW-6208 Pewter Green;
AFTER: Wine bar SW-7636 Origami White; Chevron wine rack insert in Husk; EQU Artisan white 3x8"; arched coffee bar Field tile Bedrosians Rothko 9x9";
AFTER: Windows Marvin Elevate Casements; Countertops Cambria Everleigh; KitchenAid 30" Double Wall Oven.
AFTER: GE Profile 30" Built-in touch control induction cooktop.
AFTER: Oak flooring to match; Pendant over sink Maxim Knox semi-flush mount.
AFTER: Beverage station wine rack and coffee bar field tile, Silvit glass inserts.
AFTER: Fireplace field tile Noir Honed Chevron Limestone Mosaic Wall Tile; Mantel, floating shelves and cabinets finished in Husk stain; Walls finished in SW-7043 Worldly Gray, casing & base in SW-7004 Snowbound.
AFTER: Flooring Blended new with existing oak; counter tops Cambria Everleigh.
AFTER:  Fireplace add-on—reflective black glass.


AFTER: Flooring Emser Chiado II Loring 12x24 Herringbone layout; ORuvati Forma 21" Laundry Utility Undermount Sink; Trenton Laundry Drying Rack.


AFTER: Mudroom with shoe lockers; main floor laundry.  Sally the dog guards the dryer.
AFTER: Herons in marsh, on white, medium scale; Wainscotting Sherwin Williams Origami White; Delta Nicoli Widespread Bathroom Faucet.

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