Award-Winning Home Remodeling in Richmond for 25 Years - Part 1

As CCI turned 25 this year, we thought we'd take profile some of our award-winning work over the past quarter century. 

Some people say "You can never go home." Well, "go home" is exactly what the owners of this lovely 1950's Georgian did. The house had been the husband's boyhood home. He and his family bought it from a relative and began to invest in much needed renovations.

The kitchen was still in the 1950's, so that's where we started. The owners asked us to recommend a design that would make it more useful, enjoyable, and fashionable.

We sought to achieve four important goals:

• Improve the usability of the space,
• Upgrade and modernize the appearance and finishes,
• Work within a modest budget, and
• Stay mindful that these changes were to a family homestead with deep personal meaning and, therefore, more than just construction.

Before the renovation, you could reach the kitchen from the family room only through a formal dining room. We opened the space to improve the flow. The kitchen used to be a small, dark, dead-end space off the dining room. We broke through the end wall, and added a modest, but important, 140 square foot addition. Now kitchen traffic can pass into the family room or the dining room, creating a 360-degree flow.

Besides improving access, the owners report that this new layout makes the kitchen feel far larger than it measures.

This new traffic pattern also provided much needed natural light. A room once described as cave-like is now awash in sunlight from dawn until dusk, making it a warm and welcoming place.

The homeowners met with several contractors. All the other bids involved extending the home into the backyard, enlarging the footprint and encroaching on a lovely garden. We were the only contractor who recommended changes possible within the existing footprint. As well as bringing cost within budget, the chosen plan preserved yard space. The owners often remarked that they thought the plan was remarkably creative and sensible.

As our team worked on the kitchen, the owners' trust and comfort level grew. Finally, they felt that they could invest in several other small projects in the foyer, family room, and master bedroom. The other contractors' approaches would leave no budget for these other improvements.

The results thrilled the owners. The wife delights in her new kitchen and uses it to entertain with ease. The best compliment came from the husband who grew up in the house: he is sure the previous lady of the house, his mother, would have loved it.

You can read more about this project, view additional photos, and learn more about the multiple awards our work received on our website.

May is National Home Improvement Month

May is National Home Improvement Month which celebrates the traditions of home improvements that take place in the spring. 

Do you have a project you've been thinking about or do you need inspiration? Below I highlight requests I often hear from our prospective clients, as well as creative solutions to address them.

Bring your Kitchen into the 21st Century

A challenge in many older houses in the Richmond area is renovating kitchens in a manner that retains the character of the home while incorporating the latest innovations. At CCI, we are skilled at keeping historic charm while adding appliances and fixtures that provide performance and efficiency, and have won awards for our designs by doing so. You can read more about one such project here.

Turn your Master Bathroom into a Spa-like Suite

Do you wish you had a retreat for relaxation in your master bedroom? Do you dream of a steam shower or a heated bathroom floor? Homeowners often CCI in order to make these a reality. Whether you envision a bath with modern features and fixtures, or one that is more traditional and luxurious, we can help you design the bathroom you've always wanted. 

Add a Master or Mother-in-law Suite with an Addition

Your current space constraints don't necessarily need to be a limiting feature when you are considering home improvements. CCI has added space to Richmond area houses by adding second-story additions, popping-out a wall, and even adding new structures to the property. We added a comprehensive master suite to a small 1927 arts and crafts bungalow style home and nearly doubled the home's square footage. This project is highlighted here. 

Convert your Basement into a Living Area

What do you wish you had space for in your home? Your basement can be transformed into almost anything you can dream of -- a casual den for relaxing and entertaining, a home theatre or game room, a new bedroom suite. CCI will work with you to help you realize your dream, as we did with a client who wanted to convert their Monument Avenue basement into a modern, urban space with a "loft feel" to offset the formal, Georgian character of the rest of the house. You can read more about this multiple award-winning project here. 

Add or upgrade your Outdoor Living Room  

Now that we are finally getting warmer temperatures, do you have an exterior space where you can enjoy the outdoors with friends and family? If not, now is the time to build your dream deck, create the outdoor kitchen you've always wanted, restore your front porch, or add a wrap-around or screened-in porch. CCI can help you design the space and build a top quality outdoor living room that you can enjoy this spring, summer and fall.

Regardless of the home improvement project that inspires you, we know you are making a big investment, personally and financially, when you decide to renovate. At CCI, we strive not only to produce high quality work, but also to build satisfying long-term relationships with our clients. Please browse our website and get to know us a little better. Then get in touch with us to help us learn more about you and your ideas for your home renovation.

Cabinetry & Construction, Inc. Awarded 2015 Guildmaster Award

Cabinetry & Construction, Inc. has been awarded a 2015 Guildmaster Award for exceptional customer service. GuildQuality, an independent customer satisfaction surveying company, has powered the Guildmaster Award since 2005 to celebrate service excellence in the building, remodeling, contracting, and home services professions.

CCI was selected as one of the over 300 North American builders, remodelers, developers, and contractors recognized by GuildQuality for their superior delivery of customer care in 2015.

Over the past few months, GuildQuality reviewed numerous survey responses submitted by customers of Guildmaster candidates. In granting awards, GuildQuality considers two primary metrics for each candidate: the percentage of customers who would recommend and the percentage of customers who responded. CCI achieved a recommendation rate of greater than 90% from their customers, who were surveyed through GuildQuality.

CCI is honored to have received the Guildmaster Award every year since we joined GuildQuality. We strive to provide exceptional artisanry in our work, and client satisfaction is our greatest reward.

For more on the 2015 Guildmaster Award and qualifications, visit

www.guildquality.com/guildmaster/.

GuildQuality's 2014 Guildmaster Award Honors CCI

Cabinetry & Construction, Inc. has been awarded a 2014 Guildmaster Award for exceptional customer service. GuildQuality, an independent customer satisfaction surveying company, has powered the Guildmaster Award since 2005 to celebrate service excellence in the building, remodeling, contracting, and home services professions.

CCI was selected as one of the over 200 North American builders, remodelers, developers, and contractors recognized by GuildQuality for our superior delivery of customer care.

Over the past few months, GuildQuality reviewed numerous survey responses submitted by customers of Guildmaster candidates. In granting awards, GuildQuality considers two primary metrics for each candidate: the percentage of customers who would recommend and the percentage of customers who responded. CCI achieved a recommendation rate of greater than 90% from our customers, who were surveyed through GuildQuality.

CCI is grateful to our customers who share their high opinion of our craftsmanship and professionalism with GuildQuality. In an industry that is driven by referrals, we are extremely proud that over 90% of our customers would recommend us.

For more on the 2014 Guildmaster Award and qualifications, visit www.guildquality.com. 

GuildQuality's 2013 Guildmaster Award Honors CCI

Cabinetry & Construction, Inc. has been awarded a 2013 Guildmaster Award for exceptional customer service. GuildQuality, an independent customer satisfaction surveying company, has powered the Guildmaster Award since 2005 to celebrate service excellence in the building, remodeling, contracting, and home services professions.

CCI was selected as one of the over 200 North American builders, remodelers, developers, and contractors recognized by GuildQuality for their superior delivery of customer care.

Over the past few months, GuildQuality reviewed numerous survey responses submitted by customers of Guildmaster candidates. In granting awards, GuildQuality considers two primary metrics for each candidate: the percentage of customers who would recommend and the percentage of customers who responded. CCI achieved a recommendation rate of greater than 90% from their customers, who were surveyed through GuildQuality.

CCI is grateful to our customers who share their high opinion of our craftsmanship and professionalism with GuildQuality. In an industry that is driven by referrals, we are extremely proud that over 90% of our customers would recommend us.

For more on the 2013 Guildmaster Award and qualifications, visit www.guildquality.com.

New Facebook Albums

Please visit our Facebook page to see our photo albums. We have posted kitchens, bathrooms, and our award-winning projects. Keep visiting; we will soon add additions, cabinetry, and other projects. While you are there, if you are a Facebook member, please sign up to be a fan of Cabinetry & Construction, Inc.

Recent Remodeling -- Retro-Modern Basement

We are particularly proud of this project. It has won 5 awards, 4 of which were national awards:

• Regional Chrysalis Award - Best Finished Basement
• National Chrysalis Award - Best Finished Basement
• Qualified Remodeler Magazine Master Design Award - Honorable Mention Finished Basement
• Professional Remodeler Magazine Best of the Best Award - Platinum Finished Basement
• Janus Award for winning both the National Chrysalis and the Master Design Award

Watch and love:

Recent Remodeling -- Craftsman Bungalow

Here's another clip from the second edition of our CD-ROM. This project exemplifies our efforts to maintain the integrity of structure of the buildings, mostly houses, that we remodel. We like to think that our addtions look as if they have always been there. Our work on this house won the Bronze Master Design Award for a Whole House Remodel under $200,000 from Qualified Remodeler magazine. Watch and see if you agree:

Recent Remodeling -- ¡Caliente!

Here's another great clip from the second edition of our CD-ROM. It's no longer a "recent" project; it was completed in 2006. You may know and love ¡Caliente! Restaurant in the Museum District, but you may not know that we were responsible for the fabulous exterior facelift and patio. While we don't often do commercial projects, this is right smack in the middle of our business neighborhood, and the owners were dear friends of long standing. It won a regional COTY (Contractor of the Year) award from the National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI). Enjoy:

Chrysalis Awards!

We went to the Southern Building Show to pick up our two 2008 Regional Chrysalis Awards: Kitchen Remodel $40,000-$75,000, and Addition under $100,000. At the awards dinner we learned that the Addition had won the National Award. Last year, we won another national Chrysalis, for Finished Basement. Our award total is now an even baker's dozen.