A Client's Kitchen Renovation....The Before and After!

The dust has settled, the old is gone, and the new is in!  Completed over the course of 16 business days, spreading over one month's time, Mindy had the privilege to work with a client in the Carmel area on her kitchen renovation.  We consulted and heard her ideas and put together a grand plan.  The project was put out to bid, the selections were made, and the fun began!

Our focus was to keep the cabinets and the ceiling beams and everything else is new!

The new bells and whistles include:

18" Tile floors laid on the diagonal, granite counters, salvaged new (old) lights, sleek black appliances, 3"x 6" rough edge tiled back splash, sink and faucet.

Not pictured: is a small bathroom with new features as well!

We get rave reviews on this new granite called "Cocoa Beach."

The black composite sink, oil rubbed bronze pull-down faucet, and under cabinet puck lights are favorites, too!

The new smooth-top cook top, rough edge 3"x 6" tiled back splash,

and under cabinet lighting give this cooking station a brand new look!

DM Irish thanks our vendors for coming alongside us on this project. 

Our client is very happy and excited with her kitchen's new look!

Thank You To Our Contractors:

Appliances: Lowes

Drywall: S&M Drywall

Electrical: Power Environments

Flooring, Back splash: Clay's Flooring

Granite: Granite Plan It

Painting: S&M Painting

Plumbing: RV Hallam

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Making Granite Selections....A Trip to Stone Design of Indy!

Mindy took at trip with her kitchen renovation client to Stone Design of Indy!  The client chose to use granite counters for their natural beauty and ease of use and maintenance.  DM Irish has been using a local granite fabricator and installer by the name of Granite Plan It since 2004.  Their sales rep, Barbara Fisher, Mindy, and the client visited the Stone Design warehouse in downtown Indy to peruse the aisles and find the best match for this kitchen's new look!

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(Note: Stone Design is solely a granite retailer. 

A granite fabricator and installer is needed to purchase and install the product.)

Our search begins!  Barbara and the client walk the aisles to explore the options.

The beauty of granite is truly amazing.  These are two extravagant slabs we saw on this visit.  The left side reminded us of a turtle shell and the right side was actually purple....yes, purple!  How cool would that be with flashy, glass back splash tiles in a savvy boutique or hair salon??  You never know what you'll find!

When you narrow down your search and want to get a closer look, call one of the stone operators over and he'll bring your selection to the front!  This video shows the granite slabs being moved around for clients to take a closer look. 

Quite amazing! 

One of our top choices was brought to the front and Barbara talks with the client over the layout options and pricing for this specific slab.  It's not a quick process, but taking the time to find the right color and movement in the stone is well worth the wait!

She knew it when she saw it!  The client loved this slab, known as "Cocoa Beach", from the start.  Our new kitchen is coming together nicely.  The client's existing cabinetry, new 18" floor tiles, new 3"x6" back splash tiles, and a new under mount, black composite sink will be pulled together perfectly with this gorgeous granite centerpiece.  

A visit to the granite warehouse is a DM Irish must when making selections for any kitchen, new or renovated.  Sometimes you'll spend a little more than originally planned, but seeing the entire slab in person is definitely something each client will want to do.  Thanks Barbara of Granite Plan It for assisting us in this part of the process and thank you Stone Design for your granite options and service to help us find the perfect fit!

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A 1950s Kitchen Renovation....Getting a New Look!

Mindy was called in to help this kitchen tackle its new look.  Built in the 1950s, this home has wonderful character features and a great setting in Carmel.  The client says it's time for new appliances, lights, wallpaper removal and new paint, new tile floors, sink and faucet, and granite counter tops! 

We love the rustic ceiling beams and cherry cabinets.  The overall goal is to keep the new look simple, yet in line with the existing design of the rest of the home.  Mindy's running the design, and is consulting with the client on the general contracting of the project.  Once the bids are all in, the project should only take roughly two weeks to complete!

Yellow appliances, red counters, and pink back splash tiles....your clock is ticking!

Clean lines and gloss finishes were not the right fit for this kitchen.  Mindy chose to capture the rough edges, textured stone, and earth tones in this color palette.  18" floor tiles laid on the diagonal will enlarge this small kitchen and help anchor the space.  Granite in a "Giallo Ornamental" will pair nicely with the buff-colored 3"x6" back splash tiles. 

Stay tuned to see this project come together!

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