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“We moved a lot of walls and added a lot of columns and steel beams, but there is a basic level of core structural support that you cannot remove without considerable expense.” “One of the many challenges involved dealing with the home’s structural elements,” says Jason Kirkpatrick, company president. “We moved a lot of walls and added a lot of steel columns and beams. Since there is a basic level of core structural support that cannot be removed without considerable expense, we incorporated these primary supports into the design.”
which ties the spaces together. The fireplace can be seen from the dining room, living room, bar and even the den on another floor. “One of the creative design solutions involved the venting of the fireplace,” says Kirkpatrick. “Because it’s in the middle of the house, hiding the ductwork and getting the fireplace to vent to the exterior was quite a job. This required building out the wall behind the fireplace in a way that compliments the overall design.” SATISFIED CUSTOMERS
RENOVATION HIGHLIGHTS
The new kitchen touts several eat-in areas including a custom built-in table for four and a bar area that doubles as a homework station. Both are topped with the same granite as the counters which provides further continuity and openness. The kitchen has several prep areas including a very efficient work triangle highlighted by one of the two full-sized sinks. High end, energy efficient stainless steel appliances complete the working end of the space. A large window placed over the farmers sink provides a beautiful view of the unspoiled woodland that abuts the home’s backyard. Deer and fox are regular visitors, so creating the best and clearest view was paramount, which is why an 8 foot wide patio door was added on the same wall off of the living room. The interior walls between the foyer and living room were replaced by a three-sided fireplace wrapped with glass tile (similar to the kitchen backsplash) and topped with traditional wood trim,
The homeowners learned about Kirkpatrick’s Construction in a previous issue of this magazine. They were intrigued by Jason, a young business owner, and felt he would bring more enthusiasm and dedication to the project than other firms they interviewed. According to Jason, the encompassing results of the project are homeowners that now have multiple spaces that allow the family to be together whether they are eating, relaxing, or doing homework. The increased functionality has resulted in less stress and a better quality of living because the family doesn't have to worry about trying to cram into one space or being separated into multiple spaces. “For Kirkpatrick’s Construction, the highlight of any project is having extremely happy clients, who have had their quality of living improved and expectations exceeded because they remodeled with us,” Jason concludes. ■ Source for this article: Kirkpatrick’s Construction, LLC. PO Box 230011 Centreville, VA20120 Contact: Jason Kirkpatrick Phone: (703) 830-7873 www.kirpatricksconstruction.com
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