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Local Kitchen Remodel: Cabinets By Trivonna – Creating A Nurturing Environment

In order to create a truly nurturing environment, a designer needs to fully comprehend what prompts a customer to want to remodel their kitchen.  When Trivonna first talked with Judy, she learned that Judy’s existing cabinets were somewhat dated and beginning to fail.  She also learned that Judy wanted to move from the “country look” that she currently had to a more sophisticated look. 

As Judy and Trivonna talked further, Judy indicated that, as empty-nesters,  they didn’t need both a formal dining room and a breakfast nook.  More counter space would be preferred over room for a table and chairs.  As an added bonus, Judy’s husband could sit at the counter and still see the TV!

When Trivonna went out to Judy's home, she noticed that Judy also had a butler's pantry between the kitchen and the formal dining room. This space was not well used. Trivonna was able to open up that space and provide almost twice the usable storage.

This remodel was expertly completed by Bob Clark of Home Resource Company. 
The tile was installed by Steve Kleis of
Luxury Stone and Tile.

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Olympia Area Kitchen Designer – Cabinets By Trivonna:
Creates Another Nurturing Environment That Won A Olympia Master Builders 2011 Remodeling Excellence Award

In order to create a truly nurturing environment, a designer needs to fully comprehend what prompts a customer to want to remodel their kitchen.  Trivonna often asks lots of questions both in our showroom and in the customer's kitchen.

In talking with Larry and Elizabeth, she learned that Larry was the primary cook, but both were active in the kitchen – often in each other's way. For example: she needed in the oven while he was at the stove. Upon entering their kitchen she saw that it was somewhat dated (tile counters, white doors on wood cabinets with framed soffits and pantry).

As they talked, she learned that, when working at the computer desk, they felt like they were in a hole — separated from the rest of the family. They also needed more (or more usable) storage.

After considering various design ideas, the new kitchen featured Dewils inset cherry cabinets. The upper cabinets kissed the ceiling (adding more storage).  The framed in pantry was replaced with two pantry cabinets including a combination of drawers and roll out trays, providing far more accessible storage.  The desk was moved to the end of the kitchen near the family room.  A wall microwave and oven were installed away from the cook-top.

This kitchen was remodeled by Tim Dickey, and won the Olympia Master Builders 2011 Remodeling Excellence Award!