Complete Kitchen Transformation in North End Boise
A 1960s galley kitchen transformed into an open-concept modern kitchen with custom shaker cabinetry, quartz countertops, and a 9-foot island — redesigned for how the family actually uses the space.
Project Details
- Project Duration
- 8 weeks
- Square Footage
- 185 sq ft
- Budget Range
- $45,000–$55,000
- Cabinets
- 32 linear ft
- Island Size
- 9 ft × 4 ft
- Year Built
- 1962
The original kitchen was a narrow galley layout with dark laminate counters, limited storage, and no connection to the adjacent dining and living areas. A load-bearing wall separated the kitchen from the rest of the main floor, making the space feel cramped and isolated. The existing plumbing and electrical systems were original to the 1960s home and needed complete replacement.
We removed the load-bearing wall and installed a structural LVL beam to open the kitchen to the dining area. The layout was completely redesigned around a 9-foot island with seating for four, a dedicated prep zone, and a cleanup zone with a farmhouse sink. Custom maple shaker cabinets with soft-close hardware were installed floor to ceiling, maximizing storage. All plumbing and electrical were brought to code, including dedicated circuits for new appliances.
The finished kitchen features 40% more counter space, double the cabinet storage, and a seamless open floor plan that connects the kitchen, dining, and living areas. The homeowners report that the kitchen is now the center of their daily life and hosting — exactly the transformation they envisioned.
The finished kitchen with island seating and custom cabinetry
Custom maple shaker cabinets being installed
Quartz countertops with undermount sink cutout
9-foot island with waterfall edge and pendant lighting
Design & Planning
2 weeksLayout finalization, material selection, structural engineering for beam, permit application
Demolition
3 daysRemoved existing cabinets, counters, flooring, and load-bearing wall with temporary supports
Structural & Rough-In
1.5 weeksLVL beam installation, new electrical circuits, plumbing relocation, subfloor prep
Cabinet & Countertop Install
1.5 weeksCustom cabinet installation, quartz countertop templating and installation
Tile, Fixtures & Finish
1 weekBacksplash tile, fixtures, appliance hookups, trim, touch-up paint
Final Walkthrough
2 daysPunch list, cleaning, homeowner walkthrough and handoff
“We cannot believe this is the same house. The kitchen is now where we spend all our time — cooking, homework, hosting. Iron Crest handled every detail and the crew was professional from day one.”
The Martinez Family
North End, Boise
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