May 20, 2012

Remodeling Construction Techniques: The Stainless Kitchen

1556 Nuthatch Lane - Kitchen

When designing a new kitchen on a budget, try all black appliances with the above ideas. It really gives a stainless effect.

Let’s face it – granite & stainless are still in style. I keep thinking they’ll go out, but for the moment it remains a trend. For our listings, often what we’ll do is come up with remodeling construction solutions to create a stainless look without having to buy all new appliances. It’s a trick those buying a house can employ as well. If your vent hood needs to be replaced, rather than going with white or black, put in stainless (or have a contractor install it). Then, install brushed nickel hardware on your cabinet doors. You or a contractor can hang organizers & utensil holders on the backsplash wall that are brushed nickel or stainless steel. Then, display all of your stainless untensils (keep the rest in either a drawer or in a crock). As pictured, use drop pendant lighting in either satin nickel or stainless — or any other type of lighting.  Then as your appliances break down, you can replace them one by one with stainless. These principles can work for those who are buying a house or home selling — or just anyone starting their next remodeling construction project.

Need to find a contractor for a remodeling construction project? Get a contractor list of recommendations from The Listing Look (Silicon Valley realtor professionals) by clicking “Find a Contractor” in the top navigation.

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A to Z Construction Contractors and Service Providers: C: Adan Caballero, General Contractor

Cityscape Kitchen After

The Cityscape kitchen after Adan worked on it.

One of our absolute favorite general construction contractors right now is Adan Caballero. One of our clients buying a house actually helped us find him! Our client was moving into a fixer upper reo (bank owned property) and we coordinated the pre-move in remodel for them. We got 4 bids for the work and Adan Caballero’s bids were among the two lowest among the construction contractors. We found out he does a lot of work for Taco Bell and has a professional team that works with him. They swooped in, got the work done on time (including granite countertops in the bathroom & kitchen, new lighting, tilework, door hardware & a bunch of handyman-type tasks)…and there was no drama! What a refreshing process, to be working with him and his team of stellar construction contractors. Adan’s number is 408-394-0023. Make sure, as always, to tell them that the Kelsey Lane from the Listing Look  (Silicon Valley real estate blog) sent you.

Cityscape Kitchen Before

The Cityscape kitchen before Adan worked on it.

(Update 7/29/10…We have continued to do several projects–like a home selling project in Sunnyvale CA– with Adan and his team & they are truly amazing. Can’t say enough good things!)

Need to find a contractor for a remodeling construction project? Get a contractor list of recommendations from The Listing Look (Silicon Valley realtor professionals) by clicking “Find a Contractor” in the top navigation.

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