08/07/2025
We wrapped up this kitchen -> living room collab with back in April. Our scope was to enlarge the entryway between the kitchen/living room, create a custom casing profile for the opening, design & build a new mantel and install new newel posts/handrails/spindles & treads.
We were able to collaborate with the extremely talented while designing the mantel & staircase. We decided on walnut as the species for the mantel as that was the same species used for the fully custom cabinet package. We decided on red oak for the steps/newel/handrails to match the floors.
If you look closely you’ll see elements of both the custom cabinets and the staircase in the mantel design. Besides the species of wood, we matched the stain and crown profile of the cabinets. The mantel legs and newel posts are nearly identical but you might not notice unless you are reading this. You’ll find trim profiles from both the cabinets and the staircase within the mantel design. It’s these subtle little details that really allow for the mantel to tie the two rooms together.
More importantly, It’s this synergy, collaboration & attention to detail that really makes this remodel one of a kind. We are lucky to be able to collaborate with such talented and professional people.
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