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New kitchen looking from walnut island toward range and open shelves, south casement windows at left, Brooklyn Street remodel by Tweto Architecture, SE Portland

Brooklyn Street Remodel

Remodel · Southeast Portland

The project scope is divided into two phases, the first (completed) includes a remodel of the kitchen and finishing the basement, currently accessible through the garage. The second phase is set to include a new open stair to the basement, reconfiguration of the current bedrooms to become a full master suite, guest bedroom and a half-bath.

Contractor: Phillip Manley Construction

The kitchen was reconfigured to be functional and open for an avid cook. Two sets of three large casement windows open to the south, and new French doors open to an outdoor deck and the large backyard. A walnut topped island provides a large, open prep space, storage for pots and pans, and also buffers the main kitchen from family traffic. A 36" range with a built-in shelf in the backsplash provides a generous cooking station, and a peninsula with seating allows a ready connection to the dining and living areas.

The basement was finished to include a new full-bath and two bedrooms. For the first phase one of the bedrooms is used as office space for a professional service of the owner, with the family room space designed as a reception/waiting area. The second bedroom is intended as a guest bedroom. At the second phase, the basement will be more directly connected to the upstairs living area and it is planned for the two kids to move into the basement bedrooms and more direct access to the basement family room.

Range and open shelves with sink at left and walnut island countertop in foreground, Brooklyn Street kitchen remodel by Tweto Architecture
Peninsula with black metal stools looking toward range and full-height oak cabinets, Brooklyn Street kitchen remodel by Tweto Architecture
Open shelves detail with sink and black faucet, view through to dining room beyond, Brooklyn Street kitchen remodel by Tweto Architecture
Wide view of new kitchen showing walnut island, range wall with open shelves, and refrigerator, Brooklyn Street remodel by Tweto Architecture
Existing and new main floor plans showing kitchen reconfigured and opened to the south yard, Brooklyn Street remodel by Tweto Architecture
Kitchen from range side looking toward peninsula and south casement windows, Brooklyn Street remodel by Tweto Architecture
Finished basement family room with polished concrete floor and existing concrete stair visible, Brooklyn Street remodel by Tweto Architecture
Basement bathroom double vanity with walnut cabinet, marble countertop, and rounded mirrors above, Brooklyn Street remodel by Tweto Architecture
Close-up of chrome faucet and marble counter with mint green tile surround and rounded mirror above, Brooklyn Street basement bathroom by Tweto Architecture
Basement bathroom tub and shower with vertical white tile, small window, and teak step stool, Brooklyn Street remodel by Tweto Architecture
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