4/30/20151 universal design – remodel kitchen and bath tom muxie

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Universal Design – Remodel Universal Design – Remodel Kitchen and BathKitchen and Bath

Tom Muxie

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Project GoalsProject Goals

Allow easy wheelchair access and usability.

Design to reflect my style and taste.Non institutional look in all aspects

to maintain maximum resale value.

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Project GoalsProject Goals

Maximize counter and reachable cabinet space.

Remain within $25,000 budget.Minimize amount of time areas are

unusable .

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DescriptionDescription

Completely gut existing kitchen and bath. Kitchen – Add custom designed cabinets

and inserts, add valance for new recessed lighting, Add Silestone countertops, relocate some electrical for accessibility, replace vinyl floor in kitchen and dining area with porcelain tile, add tile backsplash, replace sink and faucet, replace existing appliances, replace old baseboard moldings.

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DescriptionDescription

Bath – Replace shower/tub unit with barrier free shower unit, replace sink and faucet, redo sink drain for more leg room, replace vinyl floor with porcelain tile and replace old baseboard moldings.

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General work – Replaced all door hardware with lever type handles and replaced all outlet and switch covers to match new design, repaint kitchen, dining area, hallway and bathroom walls and ceilings and add new window treatments.

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ContractorsContractors

General Contractor – Ralph Rosato, Wenham. Removal of all existing items, added valance, tile work and baseboard moldings. Sub contracted electrical and Silestone countertop work. Also pulled required permits and scheduled work to be done with other contractors to minimize downtime.

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ContractorsContractors

Cabinet Maker – J.D. Custom Woodworking, Peabody. Design, fabrication and installation of all cabinets and window framing.

Plumber – Jeff VanKnowe, Danvers. All plumbing for new shower unit, bathroom sink, kitchen sink, gas cooktop and waterline for refrigerator.

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Kitchen

Slide out towel rack

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Kitchen

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Kitchen

Pull down shelf from Revashelf

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Kitchen

All lower units pull out completely for easy access to back of unit.

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Kitchen

Repositioned hood control switch

Front access cook top controls

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Kitchen

3 piece faucet unit allows custom positioning.

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Bath

90 degree elbow at drain for added leg room.

Duel water controls. 1 for handheld unit and 1 for the regular shower head. Can run either one or both.

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Bath

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Bath

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HallwayHallway carpet was replaced with tile

for ease of rolling my wheelchair. The thicker the carpet and pad is the more difficult it is to roll and/or turn on. Where desired, Berber type Carpets work best.