Craftsman Restoration & Kitchen Expansion in Ballard

Our Solution

The wall between the kitchen and formal dining room was removed (load-bearing, requiring a new header), expanding the kitchen to 295 square feet. The full electrical system was rewired — new 200-amp panel, all new circuits throughout the home — as the walls were open. Galvanized supply lines were replaced with PEX throughout. Custom inset cabinetry with shaker doors was specified to match the craftsman character. Original Douglas fir floors were refinished to a consistent color throughout. Soapstone countertops and unlacquered brass hardware completed the period-appropriate but modern-functional kitchen. All original window casings and crown molding were preserved and carefully matched at the expansion.