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The Coastal Retreat
This home renovation in Kennebunk, Maine was designed and built by Property Essentials for an out of state homeowner who wanted to reclaim the feeling of "home" with their property, modernizing multiple spaces to create a new ambience within the residence.
The project included a new finished basement, three bathroom remodels, a new kitchen, and demonstrates our process-first approach to high quality remodeling for Southern Maine homes.
This home renovation in Kennebunk, Maine was designed and built by Property Essentials for an out of state homeowner who wanted to reclaim the feeling of "home" with their property, modernizing multiple spaces to create a new ambience within the residence.
The project included a new finished basement, three bathroom remodels, a new kitchen, and demonstrates our process-first approach to high quality remodeling for Southern Maine homes.
The Coastal Retreat
Project Goals
To deliver the refreshed experience our client wanted, we established the following benchmarks.
-Improve outdated layouts
-Modernize the design intent
-Increase living area
-Add climate controlled storage
-Incorporate fine finishes and fixtures
Project Scope
Demolition & Prep
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Removed existing flooring(bathrooms), cabinetry, fixtures, materials
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Wall/ceiling prep
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Identify failing elements of the structure
Framing & Structural
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Opened/removed walls
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Installed LVLs
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Reinforced floor system
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Framed new basement walls
Mechanical Systems
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New plumbing runs
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Updated electrical
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Ventilation upgrades
Finishes & Fixtures
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Custom cabinetry installation
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Tile installation
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Countertops
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Custom shower installations
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Optimized lighting layout(s)
Kitchen Selections:
Cabinets: Homecrest Bexley finished in Alpine (wall) and Peacock (base).
Countertops: Cambria Portrush Quartz
Hardware: Jeffrey Alexander Hayworth Pull
Master Bath Selections:
Cabinets: Mantra Omni finished in snow
Countertops: Granite Remnant Silver Cloud
Hardware: Elements Gibson in matte black
Additional Selections:
Cabinets: Mantra Omni finished in snow, admiral, and graphite.
Countertops: Quartz Remnant Silestone Pietra Suede
Hardware: Jeffrey Alexander Loxley
A challenge the homeowner faced was remote oversight of the project. Since this is a second home, our client wanted to be up to date and informed on everything surrounding their project.
Our solution was to provide daily photo and text updates/reports, as well as a weekly video walk through with the client. This allowed them to stay in the know throughout the whole process, and make changes before they became problems.
Challenges & Solutions
A minor challenge we faced was matching the remodeled areas trim to the existing trim moldings from when the house was built.
Luckily our problem was solved by partnering with our trusted local lumberyard to identify a near match molding to what was there before.
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Begin the Planning Process
Whether you're planning a kitchen remodel, bathroom upgrade, home addition, or exploring a custom build in Kennebunk, the best place to start is with a clear conversation about goals and scope. You can reach our team anytime through our Contact Page.
If you're interested in understanding how we organize early-stage planning, budgets, and expectations, we also recommend reading our Pre-Construction Agreement Guide. It outlines how we approach projects from the first conversation through pre-construction.