Mon, Jul 11, 2011
Jason and Shauna Morgan were living in a sleek downtown loft when they stumbled on a real fixer-upper, a creepy 50's rambler hidden on an overgrown plot. The place needed a lot of work, and the kitchen was too much for them to tackle on their own. So they ask contractor James Young to help them with a contemporary renovation.
Mon, Jul 18, 2011
Courtney and Chad Krupa are fed up with the boring, brown kitchen. It doesn't have a single ounce of style - from the outdated oak cabinets to the chipped white countertops and mismatched appliances - it's just ugly. They're ready to give it a total overhaul, but the budget is tight at 16 grand. Enter contractor James Young - he'll step in to help Courtney and Chad use what they already have and combine it with a few cool new products to take their kitchen from boring to bold.
Mon, Jul 25, 2011
When Rico & Indred found their 1980's split-level 15 years ago, all they saw was potential. Updating their home is a constant topic of conversation, but they've spent most of the last 15 years disagreeing on how best to renovate it. They finally agreed on one thing - bringing in their friend & Licensed Contractor James Young to navigate them through their kitchen remodel. He helps them gut their atrocious kitchen and open up a wall so they have plenty of room to add new cabinets, countertops and a huge center island. Along the way James helps them settle on a number of differences in design choices.
Mon, Aug 1, 2011
A year and a half ago, Sara and Derek Wallen bought their first home. The 1975 ranch was in a great neighborhood and had a big back yard. Since moving in, they've updated the whole house, except one room. Now, with the help of contractor James Young, it's time to take on the kitchen. They have plenty of space to work with, but it's dated and not very efficient. With James' help they'll turn it into a cozy and functional kitchen.
Mon, Aug 8, 2011
Chris & Julie call in James to help them remodel their crumbling, outdated kitchen. After gutting the entire space and reconfiguring the layout, they bring in maple cabinetry, epoxy resin countertops and cork flooring. Custom built storage and a handmade tile backsplash helps make the space warm and inviting.
Mon, Aug 15, 2011
Eight years ago, Dakota and Luke Chalich bought a 1976 split level on a huge wooded lot. They loved the location, but the house was a real fixer-upper. Fortunately, Dakota and Luke are pretty handy so they got started right away. Now, they've renovated everything but one room-the kitchen. It needs a total overhaul so they've brought it contractor James Young to transform the dated room into a modern, open space.
Mon, Aug 22, 2011
Sean Silver and Shannon Flinn worked hard to fix up their first home-one they chose for its beautiful original hardwood floors-but their black hole of a kitchen was too daunting a task. These self-described 'food dorks' desperately wanted a kitchen to match their appetite for cooking and entertaining. So, we're tearing everything out and even opening up the walls to make room for lots of added storage and counter space. Restored hardwood floors, a painted glass backsplash, and soft-yet-durable cork tiling in the pantry crank up the style, and high-end appliances like an induction cooktop bring function into what was a feature-less kitchen. The price tag? At $32,000, it's just a couple thousand over Sean and Shannon's budget, but, for these foodies, is well worth the investment.
Police Officer Dan and his girlfriend Janelle are more than ready to update their kitchen, keeping the budget under $12,000. James Young steps in to help out - he suggests they supplement their existing cabinetry with a few new stock cabinets for extra storage, and for a quick style fix, they'll update the doors with resin panels and a new coat of stain. They'll reuse some of their hardwood floor and pair it with an updated tile that's groutless and easy to install. They'll trade out a few appliances and go with laminate countertops. They splurge on a circular sink, a custom glass backsplash and a trendy wall hung fireplace that will add some heat to this cool design. James shows Dan how to save a bunch of money by using laminate countertops. We visit the resin studio to see just how many ways these panels can be custom-made, plus we give some inexpensive lighting ideas for your home when they add rope lighting to the metallic painted ceiling.
Ross and Dawn Substad have owned their 1920's Arts and Crafts Bungalow for 6 years. They've spent that time remodeling the entire home but there's one room left they were afraid to tackle - the kitchen. It's small, awkward and dysfunctional lay out proved to be too overwhelming for these Diy'ers. But with the help of contractor James Young, this ugly, outdated kitchen will get a major overhaul. The space will be updated with modern conveniences and will have high end finishes that reflect the Arts and Crafts design of the rest of the home.
Mon, Sep 12, 2011
HunWen and Nick Westman looked long and hard to find just the right house - a 6-bedroom masterpiece built in the 1900s. From gorgeous woodwork to beveled glass, the house was nearly perfect, except for one major flaw - the 1980s kitchen. The floors are chipping, the cabinets are falling apart, and the layout is just plain awkward. Worst of all - it's in the wrong decade! But with the help of contractor James Young, they'll mix high tech products with old world charm to invent a timeless space.
Mon, Sep 19, 2011
Five years ago Robert and Carrie Shidla bought an historic 1920's home. The kitchen was ugly, but the Shidla's were convinced it had potential. Five years later they haven't touched it. Robert and Carrie have both worked in restaurants, so these two foodies would love a high-end kitchen at home. Contractor James Young will help them transform the dated space into a fresh cottage kitchen, with modern accents.
When it came time to buy their first home two years ago, a great location was at the top of Kyle & Kari's wish list. They purchased a 1920's bungalow with good bones and plenty of opportunity to put their own stamp on it. They started by renovating the attic, and their cramped and outdated kitchen is next on the hit list. James helps them maximize the small space by tearing down a wall and creating a better layout. The new space will feature custom cabinets, copper countertops & a multi-colored cork floor.
Mon, Oct 3, 2011
When Tricia & Rashad found an affordable 1940's bungalow in a neighborhood they loved, they pounced on it. When they bought the house, they liked that although the kitchen was small, it seemed to have all the proper amenities - including a dishwasher. They soon discovered the dishwasher didn't work at all and the range was barely functional, not to mention the kitchen was filled with materials that were outdated and falling apart. Contractor James Young suggests knocking down a room to combine the kitchen with the dining area, salvaging some of the old cabinetry, bringing in additional cabinet boxes and blending it together with new shaker style doors. The whole kitchen will receive a contemporary update with new appliances, an interlocking rock backsplash and quartz countertops.