Our clients were new transplants to the Seattle metropolitan area, choosing to be close to our world-renowned Children’s Hospital. They were unfamiliar with the area but found a rare 1923 home in Montlake. The home was located exactly where they wanted to be but required extensive updating. They contracted with J & M to renovate the kitchen, dining area, staircase, lighting, trim, baseboards, and flooring on both the main level and the basement. The kitchen was extensively renovated by opening up walls and integrating them with the adjacent dining area and living space. The kitchen became the first thing you would see, whether entering through the front or side door of the home. The new layout changed the look of the dark and compartmentalized craftsman style while flowing with the classic lines of the home’s architecture. The kitchen design included top-of-the-line Bosch, Liebherr, and Fisher + Paykel appliances, completely custom cabinetry, and a walk-in pantry with a custom sliding door.
Take a visual tour through this beautiful home by clicking in the gallery below.
When our client decided it was time to update the primary bathroom in her home, she reached out to the designer who had worked with her over the years to ensure cohesiveness with the rest of her home. Her designer engaged us, and we worked together to bring the vision to life. The aesthetic was soft and flowy, emphasizing storage and functionality. The large wall of custom storage cabinets blends seamlessly with the space. Other features of interest are the built-in vanity with drawers and a lighted mirror, washlet toilet seat, mounted television, and a spacious shower with multiple niches. The most significant improvement, outside of the overall attractiveness, was the increase in storage from the previous design.
The quality of design and craftsmanship is visible throughout the space. The project incorporates expert tile installation, seamless transitions, and special features, such as rounded and beveled stone edges and accent trim to frame and highlight sconces and towel bars. Combined with mirrors on two additional walls, the installation of larger windows opens and brightens the space. The recessed medicine cabinet offers even more storage.
The materials were thoughtfully selected to reflect the client’s style and quality, which will stand the test of time. This bathroom is a real showstopper in beauty, function, and, above all, quality.
From the moment you walk into this luxury primary bathroom, you can see the striking effect that the addition of a window has on the space’s overall feel. Other notable changes include installing an entire wall of cabinetry, a sit-down vanity, and a large walk-in shower with floor-to-ceiling tile, bench, and niches.
The two images below illustrate the changes.
Our clients first contacted us to execute their kitchen remodel design and install new flooring. As the project progressed, the client added to the scope of work, including their primary bathroom, entryway, stairs, trim, and paint throughout. As a result, the renovation project ties all areas of their home together impeccably. When you first walk in, the beautiful curved staircase and a breathtaking chandelier welcome you. The new flooring flows throughout the kitchen, where the stunning remodel features top-of-the-line fixtures and appliances. The sub-zero refrigerator and freezer are fully integrated and consistent and do not distract from the kitchen design. The completed kitchen features ample storage and many new custom cabinets and glass displays. The new island, with a custom corner bench, creates an entirely new dining area, while the transformed old nook became an ample storage and prep area with an integrated dishwasher.
Throughout the entire remodel project, the flooring, paint, and millwork seamlessly contribute to the cohesion of the environment. The theme continues up the grand staircase and into the primary bathroom with the bright and welcoming white, and the show-stopper Crystallo Quartzite is on the new tub deck and vanity. The jeweled light fixtures also continue, reflecting the client’s style. The curbless shower features a linear drain, rain shower, and handheld, all enclosed by floor-to-ceiling glass. Every aspect of this multiroom renovation flows beautifully, with impeccable craftsmanship and attention to detail.
Budgetary considerations are always top-of-mind, but the client was confident that our crew would complete the tasks with the utmost quality. They engaged us for the remaining projects after seeing the kitchen work commence. The challenges included giving special consideration to limiting volatile organic compounds (VOCs) emitted during construction for the safety of their pets, as well as keeping dust and disruption to a minimum. Everything turned out beautifully, and we are excited to work with this client on the remaining tasks they intend to complete at their immaculate rural oasis.
We are very proud of the review that our clients posted on our Google business profile:
“J&M is focused on Customer Service and delivering quality service. Ryan, the project lead has exceptional attention to detail and workmanship.
He communicated extremely well throughout the extensive remodel. The work involved almost all areas of our home, but the primary remodel areas were the Kitchen and Master Bath.
We would highly recommend J&M.”
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– Responsiveness, Quality, Professionalism
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– General construction, Tile work installation, Bathroom remodeling, Tile work replacement, Installation, Remodeling, Kitchen remodeling, Drywall repair, Flooring
The three photos below show the kitchen before J & M Remodel began working on the project:
We are grateful for all of our customers, no matter the size or complexity of their projects. We have been fortunate on quite a few occasions to work for customers who are in the home design business. That was the case with our recent Seattle customer, who had quite a few ideas about the work we performed on the kitchen and bathrooms in her home. Her choice of finishes and design really helped make the project pop and was a joy to work on. Our customer enjoyed the experience and the result, and left us a great five-star Google review that you can read below or see the original at this link:
“Our experience with working with J&M Remodel exceeded our expectations and then some! We had our whole house remodeled including the kitchen and bathrooms and from start to finish the crew at J&M were easy to work with-they listened, the work down to the last detail was impeccable and they truly cared about the work they were doing, including staying within budget. We would recommend J&M in a heartbeat to anyone who is looking for a contractor that will get the job done right, on time and granted nothing unexpected is uncovered, on budget. Thank you to Justin, Mandy, Ryan and Carlos for making our old, falling apart home beautiful-we can’t wait to move back in!”
Our clients were a real pleasure to work with on this Seattle kitchen remodel project. They delighted us by producing both a great time lapse video of their project along with a very detailed review of their experience with J & M Remodel from start to finish. The text of the review is below the video shown below, along with some additional project photos to display the project to its fullest effect.
J&M were our contractors for our kitchen remodel. The remodel project involved removing all existing appliances, cabinets, countertops, and lighting, and replacing with new ones, including tiling on the walls.
We kept the basic footprint the same but re-worked some functionality and added a few new features like a wine fridge. We enjoyed working with the entire team throughout the project. Justin was helpful in answering our questions as we selected appliances and prepared for the renovation. He stayed in touch during the project and helped troubleshoot when needed. Roman, our project lead, kept us informed each day on our progress. We knew when they would be at the house to do work and when various subcontractors would be coming as well. Roman and his team spent a lot of time in our house with us during the renovation and were always polite, friendly, and helpful. They took care to clean up their workspaces and answered our many questions.
We love the finished kitchen! It is the kitchen of my dreams and turned out so much better than I imagined! Roman and the team worked so hard to make sure everything looked beautiful and that we were fully satisfied. One of my friends saw the kitchen and said it looked “like a magazine” and I was so excited and proud. I agree and have J&M to thank for their hard work!
You can read many more customer reviews that our customers left on Google and other services by visiting our reviews collection here.
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