Soldotna Gourmet Kitchen & Great Room Interior
A transformation of a load-bearing layout into an open-concept kitchen featuring custom walnut cabinetry, waterfall marble island, and Lacanche range.
Location Soldotna, AK
Square Footage 1,200 sq ft
Duration 2.5 Months
Budget Range $110,000 – $150,000
Owner's Goal & Vision
Remove structural partition walls to create an open-concept solid timber kitchen with waterfall marble island, French Lacanche range, custom walnut pantry, and designer brass hardware.
Construction Challenges & Solutions
Challenge 1
Installing hidden steel flush beam to span 24 feet across open living area.
Challenge 2
Rerouting plumbing and gas supply lines through engineered floor joists.
Challenge 3
Ensuring precise finish carpentry tolerances across natural timber elements.
Materials & Mechanical Systems Used
- ✓ Hand-crafted solid walnut cabinetry with soft-close Blum hardware.
- ✓ French Lacanche range with continuous marble slab backsplash and custom hood.
- ✓ Waterfall marble island with undermount Franke sink and bridge faucet.
- ✓ Custom under-cabinet LED task lighting and mood perimeter lighting.
Cold-Climate Sub-Zero Considerations
- • Exterior wall re-insulation with closed-cell spray foam during wall opening.
- • Sealed range hood vent with insulated backdraft damper to block cold draft penetration.
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Client Feedback
"S.Hines turned our dark, cramped kitchen into the heart of our home. Shane's carpentry background really shows in every joint and cabinet trim."
Jennifer & Tom K. Homeowners — Soldotna, AK
Services S.Hines Provided
- • Kitchen Remodeling
- • Structural Load-Bearing Wall Removal
- • Custom Cabinetry & Island Construction
- • Plumbing & Electrical Rerouting
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