The Martins reimagine their kitchen and find a way to make it new again

NEW AGAIN: A dream come true for the martins

Claudia and Brad Martin’s house was built in 1983 on the outskirts of Corning, atop a beautiful piece of land with plenty of room to make it exactly what they wanted. Being in the landscaping business themselves, the two wasted no time in making some serious upgrades to the grounds, including a pond, horse pen, garden, and areas for people to gather. With stellar landscaping outside, Claudia and Brad were constantly pondering ways to make the interior match. After almost 30 years in the home, it was finally time to make well on those musings. The two analyzed where they spent the most time in their home and quickly decided the kitchen was the right place to start.

While they had made some minor changes to the kitchen over the years, such as restaining and finishing the cabinets, it still had a 1980’s feel that was outdated. While wanting something new and fresh, Claudia and Brad felt it was important to stay somewhat true to the original house and its landscape. The conversations that followed were deciding where they would take their business and exactly what changes they wanted out of a new kitchen. Claudia and Brad had been friends of New Again Kitchen Remodeling’s manager, Ric Powers, for years and knew they did exceptional work. So, a decision was made to have New Again Kitchen take control of the remodel.

The Martins felt strongly about keeping the same character of the house while making some modern changes. Ric understood the assignment and suggested changing out the old backsplash with their 3x16” Bedrosian/ Sorrento tiles in Celeste blue to complement the color of the interior walls. As for the countertops, Claudia already had a mind for exactly what she wanted. Ric and the New Again team delivered her vision in the form of a beautiful custom raw slab of quartz in calacatta Valentin. This wasn't just any old quartz countertop, the stunning white slab had tones of gold and black flowing throughout, giving it a clean and sophisticated look.

Possibly the most significant part of this kitchen remodel came from the island counter as its slab of quartz was one gigantic piece. It doesn't have any seams or spots with grout to combine the two— it's just one luxurious slab, which is truly something to admire. Not only is it one piece, but it's actually bigger than the original island counter by almost a foot, giving them even more room to utilize. Claudia added, “Now it's harder for the grandchildren to kick the underside of the cabinets, which is a huge plus!”

The custom apron-front sink matches the home’s property perfectly, giving off the classic farmhouse look. At first, when the sink was being installed, there was a slight overlay where the counter overlapped the sink. It was completely functional, but Claudia and Brad both felt it would look better rounded off. Ric promised to only be a phone call away, and as Claudia was sure to mention, it turns out he wasn't lying! Shortly after the call, the New Again team was sent out to finish off the sink. What's left is a gorgeous front sink that is beautifully lined with the countertops. The Martins couldn't be more pleased, and the kitchen couldn’t be more perfect.

For all your kitchen remodeling needs and desires, look no further than Ric Powers and The New Again team as they are sure not to only bring your old kitchen back to life but make it New Again! Feel free to contact New again at (530) 899-2888 or visit them at 2502 Park Avenue in Chico!