Case Study

Open-Concept Kitchen Remodel

St. Louis Park, MN

This project took a cramped, oddly laid out kitchen and opened it up to the dining room to create a light, bright kitchen!. This case study will walk you through the plan development and finishes selected for this client. We hope that you find this case study helpful and inspiring as you begin the process of planning your own remodel!

Goals discussed with client:

  • Open-concept kitchen and dining area
  • High-end appliances and finishes

Before & After

Floor Plans

Project Specifications

Custom cabinets crafted at Sicora’s own cabinet shop.

  • Species:  Paint-grade poplar
  • Perimeter Finish:  Benjamin Moore, OC-65, Low-Lustre in “Chantilly Lace”
  • Island Finish:  Benjamine Moore, 1649, Low-Lustre in “Polaris Blue”

Wilsonart Quartz “Calacatta Pastino”

Ruvati Roma, RVH8222.  Stainless steel

Brizo, Matte Black

Benjamin Moore, OC-25, ‘Cloud Cover’

  • Kitchen Island and Sink Pendants:  Bellevue “Wendell”
  • Kitchen Sink Wall Sconces:  Bellevue “Wendell”
  • Dining Room Light:  Crate & Barrel  "Cosmo Broze Pendant"

Total Project Cost

#1.   Kitchen project as described: $115,455

 

Current pricing as of 03/17/25

Good to Know

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What's Included in a Sicora Project

  • Permits, construction plans, inspections, dumpster, lead testing, and necessary site prep
  • Portable on-site toilet
  • Design assistance for finish and material selections and project management
  • Structural engineering
  • Online client web portal set up specifically for management of your project
  • Full warranty: 12 month cosmetic warranty; 2 year mechanical warranty; 10 year structural warranty
  • Installation of appliances paid for and supplied by the owner

Financing Options

If you are evaluating ways to finance your project, we encourage you to reach out to Gail Vinje of CrossCountry Mortgage, who manages a majority of the construction loans that Sicora works with.

Email gail.vinje@myccmortgage.com
Call (612) 670.4230

SIC Process Consult option 2

Complimentary Consultation

If you would like to discuss your project with Sicora, you can schedule a consultation in one of the following ways:

  1. Schedule a complimentary, in-home consultation online on our Contact page. Click on ‘schedule an in-home consultation’ and you’ll see all of the available meeting days and times.
  2. Email us at: contactus@sicora.com
  3. Phone Consultation at 952.929.0098

We look forward to helping you craft a beautiful solution for your home!