Airy, warm kitchen renovation in compact 2-story twin
Upgrading a semi-finished mud-room to a finished space with powder room provided the opportunity to reconfigure this kitchen in a modest, 2-story West Philadelphia twin. I upgraded the kitchen electric to all-new, 2008 NEC code-compliant wiring with dedicated circuit for dishwasher / disposal, and coordinating switches for room pass-through.
Details included working switches into the peninsula backsplash behind the sink, and careful penetration into existing decorative tile backsplash opposite.
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- Comfy country kitchen in a modest 2-story West Philly twin. Features rolling island and recessed spice rack.
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- Counter-less sink base allows a larger bowl in smaller area. Penninsula-mounted switch allowed opening into adjacent dining room.
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- Butcher-block countertop, refurbished gas-fired range and spice rack recessed into picture-window trim lend warm details.
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- Original tile backsplash restored with new penetration for modern-wired countertop GFCI receptacle.
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- Glass-faced cabinets maintain airiness, even where kitchen/dining room are divided.
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- Custom recessed spice rack provides cabinet-like storage without crowding the room.
GENERAL CONTRACTOR:
- Lauren Mariani / Carolyn Henry
ELECTRICIAN:
Tags: backsplash, glass front cabinets, home improvement, home renovation, kitchen electrical, kitchen remodel, kitchen renovation, spice rack, tile backsplash
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