Vashon Island Kitchen Part 1: Vaulted Ceiling
Vashon Island Kitchen remodel with new vaulted ceiling.
Earlier this year I was contacted by some new clients on Vashon Island to remodel their kitchen. Having grown up on Vashon, I jumped at the opportunity. My wife and I have moved away because of our work, but we would both love to move back someday.
Original kitchen (before)
I know the 60s and 70s styles are creeping back into modern design, but this is still depressing, and way too small. One of the big tasks for the kitchen remodel was to remove the ugly popcorn ceiling, and open the space up with a new vaulted ceiling.
A clean slate.
My clients decided to take on the demolition themselves to save a little money, and get rid of any pent-up anger issues. Se we arrived the first day to a relatively clean slate.
Popcorn ceiling removed, old ceiling trusses exposed.
These trusses have to come out to be replaced by the new posts and beams.
Installation of the exposed posts and beams begins
Working in sections to ensure structural integrity, we removed the old ceiling trusses and replaced with new cross-ties every four feet.
exposed beams, new plumbing and all new electrical
At the same time as the framing, we called in our electrician and plumber to do their thing.
Drywall installation in the new kitchen begins.
With the new beams up, and all the electrical and plumbing done, It's time to put in new insulation, and cover the walls back up. So we called in Ryan our trusty Drywall guy to get it done right!
Installation of tongue and groove cedar cladding on the ceiling.
The customers decided to go with tongue and groove cedar cladding for the ceiling and now things are really starting to take shape.
Vaulted Ceiling in the kitchen, featuring exposed beams and T&G cedar cladding.
The finished ceiling came out great. What an improvement from before! We've still got lots of work to do though. This week we'll be painting and installing the cabinets.
Incredible view of Mt. Rainier as seen from the deck, just outside the kitchen.
What a view! We're so lucky to be working here and none of us will want to leave! Check out part two of this remodel here: Vashon Island Kitchen Part 2