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Fixquisite project

A kitchen refresh built around the existing cabinets

Project location: Spokane Valley.

Raised cabinets, a dedicated range hood, glass tile and updated lighting brought this kitchen together.

Kitchen refresh & practical design

Better ventilation. A brighter kitchen.

Dedicated stainless steel range hood, raised existing white cabinets and coordinating glass tile above the original gray backsplash.
Completed cooking area: dedicated hood, raised existing cabinets and coordinating glass tile.

What began as a microwave-hood replacement became a focused kitchen refresh that made better use of the cabinets and finishes already in place.

The homeowners wanted a dedicated range hood vented through the roof instead of recirculating cooking air into the room. Dave recommended removing the soffits so the new hood and chimney would fit more naturally into the kitchen.

Fixquisite removed the soffits, repaired the drywall and raised the existing cabinets. When the original backsplash tile could no longer be sourced, Dave found coordinating glass tile to extend the backsplash and tie the changes together.

Strategically placed LED lights improved illumination over the counters and cabinet faces. Updated wall colors and touch-ups to the trim and cabinetry completed the refresh. Electrical and mechanical subcontractors handled their respective parts of the project.

See the original kitchen and work in progress
Kitchen before the refresh, with low upper cabinets, soffits, gray backsplash and the original lighting.
Before: the original cabinet positions, soffits and lighting.
Kitchen during work, with raised cabinets, removed soffits, drywall repairs and added ceiling LED lights.
In progress: soffits removed, cabinets raised and LED lighting installed; drywall and finishing work underway.
Coordinating glass tile being installed above the existing gray backsplash, with the hood duct connection visible before hood installation.
In progress: coordinating glass tile extends the existing backsplash; hood installation and finishing still underway.

The before and completed photos have been adjusted for presentation; personal refrigerator items were removed from the before view. Construction photos show the work in progress.

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