More Room to Grow | Dining Room - Kitchen - Kitchen & Bath | Arlington

Story

The owners of an 1880s Victorian in Arlington returned to Feinmann to reconfigure their first floor, connecting the old, small kitchen with the existing dining room. They asked for a large island with seating and a walk-in pantry as part of the renovation. The wall between the kitchen and dining room was removed to create a more open floor plan.

Feinmann had previously created a new, award-winning master bathroom and family bathroom for this client. As their family continued to grow, they began planning their next big project.

Additional requests included providing access to the backyard and refinishing the back staircase. A new set of French doors was added. Finally, Feinmann removed the shower from the main floor bathroom and used the space for a recessed refrigerator and storage cabinets. Demolition of the old kitchen and framing of the new space took place over the summer. The new kitchen took shape soon after.

The shower was removed from the downstairs bath in an adjacent space to make room for a new SubZero side-by-side refrigerator and cabinetry flush with the wall. A new dual-fuel Wolf range and Thermador hood anchor one end of the kitchen. The perimeter and island countertop is Torquay from Cambria. The white cabinetry and contrasting mahogany island cabinetry is from Greenfield. The island features seating on one side and The textured, white tile backsplash behind the range is from Heath. One of the features of this new space is the walk-in pantry between the kitchen and the front of the home, across from the newly restored back staircase. New white oak floors and a new marble tile hearth by the fireplace completed the renovation and satisfied the homeowners’ requests.

Photography by Jessica Delaney

Awards

2017 Silver PRISM BRAGB Award – Best Kitchen $150,000-$200,000

Open Concept Living

Divine Intervention

We loved having entire Feinmann team in our home and appreciated them treating it like it was their own. The work they did is all over-the-top gorgeous. They coached us to select products and finishes that will last a lifetime (and through our toddler), and the craftsmanship with which it was all executed certainly will hold up to time. I admire daily the integration of existing and new, and regret only that in time I’ll likely forget which is which. Feinmann is masterful at what they do. I really can’t say enough nice things about them, and their work.

- Cambridge, MA

From start to finish of the project our ideas were heard and creatively addressed. The quality of the final results are even better than we imagined. Our home feels completely new and we love the improved living space! As far as the team, they are fantastic, personable, timely, has great ideas and always seem to stay calm and in charge, ready to problem solve. The carpenters are a delight to work with and the quality of their carpentry and building skills are impressive, always smiling and offering a “can do” attitude.

- Leveling Up for Grand Entertaining

Feinmann is a top-notch company in every category! We have worked with them on three separate occasions: a complete kitchen remodel (2017), three bathrooms (2016), and a room addition (2011). Working with the Feinmann team was truly a great pleasure! Everyone in the company is committed to quality work, the projects were run proficiently and professionally, they provided the highest quality workmanship, and we always received timely responses to our questions and concerns. My wife and I would consider no-one else for our new project!

- European, Contemporary Kitchen Remodel

We are very happy with the experience we had with Feinmann in what was a pretty extensive remodel. First of all, their design team truly developed a great vision for the house, beyond what we had imagined. Through the remodel, which by its nature is an arduous process (living without a kitchen for a while), the Feinmann team was very collaborative and supportive, managed well and the results have truly transformed our house. We’re extremely happy with the outcome.

- Hosting Haven Meets Artistic Angles

Feinmann took a real interest in building a kitchen that would fit the design of the house and meet our needs. That was when we knew that they were the best choice for us. Anyone can rip out a kitchen and put in some new counters and cabinets, but we wanted someone who cared about design, style, and function.

- White, Waves and Blue Kitchen