Shanahan Ridge Zero Energy Condo
Kohler Drive Remodel
Denver Loft Remodel
Newlands Remodel
Bath of the Year
3 week kitchen remodel
Ranch homes built in the 1950’s are ubiquitous in Boulder. The post-war housing boom was in full effect, and the one level rectangle ranch was the house of choice. These homes are sturdy, well built, and fun to remodel. Their low, rectangular shape lends itself toward modern decor, and as they age, updating becomes necessary.
Kitchen Before, functional shape, dated design.
This was the case of a remodel in North Boulder that we recently completed. The existing kitchen had been updated in the late 80’s, and was structurally sound, functionally shaped, but ugly as can be!! There was a closet in the corner that housed a full sized washer/dryer, and the arched top maple cabinets, cracked tile floor, and stained countertop was just un-acceptable.
We partnered with an interior designer, Virginia Betty, and the homeowners to come up with a plan. The existing cabinets were sturdy and functional, so we decided to keep the boxes in place, and make new door and drawer fronts. We designed a new cabinet to cover the new front load washer dryer, and found a hinge system that allowed easy access to the appliances but stayed out of the way. We removed some of the physical obstructions between the kitchen and living room, and added a new bar top made from local beetle kill pine.
Beetle Kill Bar Top
The new space features dark stained, flush mount door fronts with a light white quartz composite countertop, New cork floors, and a laundry area concealed in cabinetry with functional folding space above. The new sink and faucet are a centerpiece of the kitchen, and the local, beetle kill pine bar top add an organic element to the sleek, modern decor.
View of new kitchen from front door
Mark Perry, our lead carpenter extraordinaire, spearheaded the design-build process, which allowed us to spend 3 weeks planning the job, and 3 weeks in construction, and produced a beautiful product with delighted clients.
“Not only are we thrilled about our kitchen, but we are now your biggest fans!
This is really our first day with our kitchen, and are in love with it. We could not have picked a better contractor/builder.”
- Tasha
View of kitchen from living room.
View of beetle kill pine bar top and Alessi faucet
Dusel Custom Builders is celebrating seven years!
After 7 years in business we put together some pictures of fun projects and great people we’ve encountered along the way.
Dusel Custom Builders – Celebrating 7 Years! from Clay Dusel on Vimeo.
Net-Zero Energy condo remodel
Last Summer, we used the design-build precess to turn an outdated 1970’s condo into a modern, energy efficient, net-zero energy home.
The home needed a complete energy and aesthetic makeover. The client knew what she wanted, she just didn’t know how to get there. An energy audit had pointed out many leaks and flaws in the insulation, she wanted at least a 30% reduction in energy use. She wanted to install 2 windows in the corner that faced west, toward the flatirons, so she could finally see the amazing view from inside (something she had considered since the first day she owned the condo). She wanted more storage and a more functional kitchen.
Beautiful Window Wells
The owners of this 1950’s ranch home wanted to improve their yard, and get their basement ready for finishing in the next year. Larger windows were needed to let light in to the lower level, and provide egress for bedrooms.
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About Us
Dusel Custom Builders is an award winning, full service general contractor serving Boulder County. We specialize in healthy, energy efficient remodeling and new construction.
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