Cowan Construction LLC's Remodel Projects
This project is unique because of the site: updating a traditional home by rebuilding the detached garage with living quarters and elevator giving easier access to the residence and by redoing the outdated kitchen with one uniquely suited to the home and client. The garage was originally built on unsuitable fill material. We drove 4" steel pipe into the ground 30 feet and tied it to the foundation to make it structurally sound. The kitchen cabinets have a warm layered paint finish on the surrounding cabinets with a Oregon grown walnut on the island and bar cabinet. Photos by David Farris.
This historic Southwest Portland home, built in 1910, was transformed for contemporary living while maintaining its historic character. The main living areas use a traditional painted millwork casing and crown moulding. The exterior doors in the master bedroom were created to identically match the existing doors directly below. The kitchen had perfectly blended the cabinetry, using both painted cabinets, and African Mahogany with a clear finish. The kitchen woodwork was painted , and there is a brick wall with metal shelves achieving a clean contemporary feel. Photos by David Farris.
The owner worked with an architect to completely remodel the kitchen and create a family room addition. The project had a unique site condition in which we removed the fill of a swimming pool and brought in structural rock and compacted to place the addition on. The interior features traditional architecture highlighted with a painted wood ceiling and beams, as well as vertical woodwork on selected walls. The cabinets are painted with flush inset doors. Photos by David Farris.
John Storrs a respected Portland Architect who specializes in wooden structures is known as one of the fathers of Pacific Northwest Architecture. This home was remodeled keeping the original design integrity intact. Real hardwood floors were used in the main living areas, which was a nice contrast to the rich walnut cabinets. The bathroom designs were also kept very clean and contemporary using square and rectangle tile, and a floating walnut cabinet.
Originally constructed in 1979 with a traditional design and a low flat ceiling. The owner worked with an architect and designer to create a clean contemporary home as well as vault the ceiling to open the main living areas up. There were 2 small additions on the corner of the home that created a larger bedroom on one corner as well as a large usable bathroom. The kitchen cabinets use a clear finish over an African Mahogany. Photos by David Farris.
