Custom iron and glass cabinets have arrived from a fabricator in Arkansas. One large cabinet is mounted over a lower work station in a butlers pantry, one is free standing in the kitchen and two were installed in custom niche spaces with wallpaper backing in the dining room.  

Update – Drywall has been installed and flooring will start soon.

At punch list the final details are coming together for this full 1100 square foot basement dig down. The heated floor includes porcelain tiles that look like wide plank wood flooring throughout. This project includes the addition of a very large modern bathroom.  

Insulation has been blown in at all exterior walls to meet energy code.  

There are many benefits to tearing everything down to the studs when renovating. Much of the Chicago housing stock was built with little to no insulation along with aging plumbing and inadequate electrical service for the technology needs of today. Starting from scratch allows a home owner to change the floor plan, relocate windows, move plumbing and change the overall function of a home.