Distinctive Design/Build/Remodel, LLC

Jan 2013

This kitchen won a CotY (Contractor of the Year) from the National Association of the Remodeling Industry - Charlotte Chapter. What made this remodel an award winner? The kitchen in this 1930s home in the exclusive Eastover neighborhood of Charlotte had been remodeled once during the 1980s but the space was cramped and choppy. We tore down a load-bearing wall and expanded the functionality of this classic galley kitchen. Top-of-the-line Wolf and Sub-Zero appliances anchor the three work zones while our exclusive painted and glazed cabinetry with inset doors and drawers provide the perfect nod to the past that this home required.

$100k

Charlotte, NC

Jan 2012

Chrysalis Award Winning Project - Kitchen Remodel Over $100K: The homeowner is an avid cook and often entertains for family and friends. But her old kitchen was cramped and didn’t reflect her sense of style. Our objective was to not only create a bigger, more functional kitchen but also to infuse the space with extraordinary finishes and dramatic details. The homeowner didn’t want typical rows of upper cabinets found in many kitchens. While eliminating upper cabinets provides a more open look and feel, it can leave a kitchen desperate for useful storage. In addition, making the most of the lake view and bringing in more natural light was a priority. An existing pantry and laundry room behind the old kitchen were relocated which required removal of a load-bearing wall. The laundry room was moved first so the homeowner could continue to do the wash for her family while the kitchen was being remodeled. With the load-bearing wall gone, the new space is now flooded with sunlight from existing windows on the front of the house. This also gives the homeowner a view out front so she can keep an eye on her children playing while she prepares meals in the kitchen. The entry from the garage to the house was reconfigured to accommodate the new pantry and required careful matching of an existing stone floor. A load-bearing column was removed and LVL's were installed to make the dramatic corbel ceiling which draws the eye up and frames the lake view over the new seating bar. Even with just a few upper cabinets, storage is abundant thanks to clever use of vertical space, lower cabinets packed with functional storage accessories, as well as a cabinet recessed into an unused chase in the wall which is the perfect place to store a blender and other small appliances. One large cupboard with a custom "sleeve" made out of knotty alder sits on the Giallitta "leathered" granite countertop. The cabinetry framing the massive refrigerator and freezer is minimal so other design elements can take center stage. A massive island with a hand-crafted black walnut top provides plenty of space for food preparation. Two sinks and two dishwashers create multiple work zones. The seating bar is home to an ice maker, wine cooler and bar hidden in a tall pantry unit. One of the most striking features of this kitchen is the corbel ceiling which extends over the gently curved seating bar. The corbel is coated with several layers of Venetian plaster which is a mixture of aged lime, marble dust and pigment. It is polished by hand, looks like antique stone, is luxurious to the touch and is incredibly durable. The Venetian plaster makes another appearance on the sensuous curves of the backsplash behind the cook top. It takes a specialized team of designers and craftsmen to bring a kitchen like this to life. And a homeowner who’s not afraid to build out of the box. The result: a one-of-a-kind kitchen that’s not only beautiful but also functional.

$125k

Mooresville, NC

Feb 2014

Permit Number: B2586724 Permit Type: Permit Description: Residential Garages / Carports(attached or detache Upfit (interior completion) Garage Loft Storage

$5k

Charlotte, NC

Nov 2008

Permit Number: 06-06246 Permit Type: Building Permit Permit Description: Accessory New Residential - Accessory - New - Distinctive Building ServiceOwner: Robert & Krista Bolo

$31k

Waxhaw, NC

May 2008

Permit Number: 150121BU Permit Type: Building Permit Description: Single Family Addition Single Family Dwelling , residential addition

$75k

Mooresville, NC