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Home renovations · Completed project
Farmhouse Kitchen and Living Room Renovation with Rough-Sawn Beams
A farmhouse-style update that carries rough-sawn wood beams from a new white shaker kitchen into the living room, where a stacked-stone fireplace anchors the space.
- Project
- Kitchen and living area renovation
- Rooms
- Kitchen, living room, bedroom
- Highlights
- Wood beams, apron sink, stone fireplace
- Service area
- San Jose Bay Area
Project overview
About this project
The kitchen was laid out as a U with a quartz-topped peninsula that seats three. White shaker cabinets with black pulls run to the ceiling, a tall pantry wall frames the refrigerator, and a white apron-front sink sits under the window with a black pull-down faucet.
A cream crackle-glaze subway tile covers the walls behind the counters. The range hood is boxed in with a white cabinet front and a wood band, chunky wood floating shelves fill the corners, and roll-out trays inside the base cabinets keep pots within reach.
Rough-sawn wood beams cross the kitchen ceiling and continue into the living room, where a stacked white stone surround and painted mantel frame the fireplace. Wood-look plank flooring runs through both rooms, and a shiplap accent wall finishes the bedroom.
Apron-front sink
White farmhouse sink with a black pull-down faucet under the window.
Rough-sawn beams
Wood beams tie the kitchen ceiling to the living room.
Stacked-stone fireplace
White stacked stone inside a painted wood mantel.
Roll-out storage
Pull-out trays in the base cabinets beside the range.
Project photos
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Scope of work
What we built
Everything Quartz Construction & Remodeling handled on this project, grouped by part of the job.
Kitchen
- White shaker cabinets with black pulls
- Peninsula with seating
- Apron-front sink
- Cabinet-front range hood with wood band
Surfaces
- White quartz counters
- Crackle-glaze subway tile
- Wood floating shelves
- Wood-look plank flooring
Living areas
- Rough-sawn ceiling beams
- Stacked-stone fireplace surround
- Painted fireplace mantel
- Shiplap bedroom accent wall
How we work
How a project like this comes together
The same five steps run every Quartz job, from the first visit to the final walkthrough. One team designs, permits and builds it.
Walkthrough and scope
We walk every room and the exterior with you and agree on what changes and what stays.
Design and selections
Layouts, finishes, fixtures and exterior materials are chosen and documented.
Permits
Structural, electrical, plumbing and mechanical work is permitted through the city.
Construction
Demolition, rough-in, inspections, then floors, cabinets, tile, paint and exterior work.
Final walkthrough
We close out every punch-list item before calling the job complete.
Questions & answers
Home renovations: common questions
Planning something similar? These are the questions homeowners ask us most. Anything else, just call.
(650) 749-7436What does a full home renovation include?
It can include new layouts, kitchens and bathrooms, flooring, lighting, windows, exterior finishes and landscaping, run as one project by one team.
Do you handle the permits?
Yes. We permit the structural, electrical, plumbing and mechanical work and coordinate every inspection.
Can you renovate both the interior and exterior?
Yes. This project included both, from the kitchen and bathrooms to the facade, driveway and backyard.
How do you keep a large renovation organized?
You get one point of contact, a written scope and regular updates as the work moves from demolition to finishes.
Do you offer free estimates?
Yes. We walk the house with you and give you a detailed written estimate.
Client reviews
What our clients say on Google
Working with Ohad on our full home remodel was an incredible experience. He helped us through every decision and made sure everything turned out exactly how we envisioned. The team was easy to communicate with and super detail-focused. We still can’t believe how beautiful our home looks!
We had been wanting to remodel our kitchen for years, and Ohad finally made it happen. From the initial design to the final installation, he made sure everything was executed perfectly. The new kitchen is functional, modern, and truly a dream come true!
My experience was so good it has me actually excited to find a new project to get started on, which is a nice change from the dread I felt when I needed a two room remodel done. Ohad is the kind of person I feel confident is going to make it right. He came in on time, on budget, and did a few things for me that weren't on the original quote, and it was no issue. THis was a remodel for my mother, and I feel confident recommending him because he took great care of her, listened to her, and made sure that she LIKED what was done, not just felt satisfied. When I pointed oout a few things that needed adjusting, there was no defensiveness or difficulty, it was all hands on deck get it done and get it done fast. My project was a moderate budget, but when we got to know him we added on another project because it was going so well we started to think aspirationally. I am very, very happy with the work and would gladly serve as a reference. If you have a home remodel to do, they are trustworthy and reasonable. They also moved fast! I look forward to working with them again, and how many contractors make you feel that way?
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