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A Country setting in the hills above the Snoqualmie Valley in Washington... We had the pleasure of working with a wonderful family, envisioning how they would like to change their existing, little used, small dining room and small kitchen into a space they could enjoy, use efficiently and make into a gathering place for a home filled with hospitality. We drew the initial concept and made a few changes as the idea progressed.
We used recycled Douglas Fir for the post and beam structure. The placement of the posts added a feeling of strength in addition to being a unifying theme throughout the three rooms. The post and beam layout was designed in AutoCad™and emailed to Timbercraft in Port Townsend, Washington, where it was imported into their computer controlled manufacturing process. Our general contractor, Brett Barker of Moonshadow, Inc. assembled and installed the framework, confirming critical dimensions as the cabinets were being built.
The owners enjoyed the distressed look of pine, but needed a wood that could stand up better under heavy use and occasional attack by hordes of wild beasts. Eastern maple supplied the durability, but is typically supplied only in clear white. We asked for the "worst looking maple" available and selected for character and color, using small knots and mineral streaking to give an informal, country feel.
The cabinetry was prefinished by L.C. Jergens Company in Seattle. Due to the integral nature of the installation, some finishing was done on site. The rusted finish finial hinges and drop pendant pulls were made by the Gerber Hinge Co.
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