SOME MORE PICS FROM COLBERT'S I JUST FOUND

 Happy New Year from Goodwin Mill And Cabinet! We have some jobs running in the shop right now including one already loaded in the truck for delivery.  And that's exciting, but I'm going to use my time with this blog to talk about a job we did early this year.  I was going through my camera and I found these pics of the Colbert job and wanted to show you more of how this spectacular home and the incredible woodwork we produced for it.  
The first photo is of the downstairs bathroom.  This was a double vanity unit with drawer banks on either side and one in the middle.  Colbert's used a dark stain and mixed it with a delicate white color contrast.  It looks really good when you see them together.  

 This fantastic piece is the fireplace in the living room.  There's a mantle and the cabinets on both sides are made for storage.  The next pic is a close-up of the right hand unit and gives a better view of the cabinet.

 Here you can see the shelf units that are on the top of the cabinet have doors with glass panels.  The lower portion is also shelf units and will probably hold entertainment materials like dvds, blu-rays, etc.  You may also notice the bench below the mantle doesn't have a top in these pics.  I can't remember what material they used on that.  I think they did granite or tile.

 These next two pics show the vanity/drawer units in the bathrooms of the children's bedrooms.  They sat back to back and are mirror images of each other.  This is the bathroom with the cabinets sitting on the south wall.

These are the cabinet's sitting on the north wall.  They were interesting and I loved the way the two rooms were set back to back.  Very cool idea and the matching bathrooms was also inventive. 

 Ok, this next pic is a little tricky because I can't remember where this bench unit was in the house.  We had a series of similar benches done in the laundry room.  They were part of a coat rack system, but this is not part of that.  If I remember correctly, I think this was downstairs somewhere.

This is the master bath.  Full length units at either end, connected to vanities on both sides and in the center, you have a drawer bank shared between the two sinks.  In this photo, I wanted to show you the full unit, but I couldn't fit it all in one shot. 

 This next pic shows you a better glimpse of the full length units.  This one stands at the far left of the base unit.  I didn't take too many shots of this unit just because it was hard to get an angle.  As you can see, it turned out great.  These cabinets will hold a lot of storage.  From clothes to towels.  They compensate for fewer drawer banks in this bathroom.

 There are a couple more pics of bathroom cabinets I wanted to show you, but both of them are separate from the vanity bank you saw in the previous pics.  The first is this small wall unit.  This cabinet is located in the toilet area adjacent to the main bath.  It's perfect for storing toilet paper and other odds and ends including cleaning materials, bowl sanitizers and air fresheners.  I especially love the little drawers on the bottom of the unit.  They are functional and pleasing to look at.

This final cabinet is located just outside the main bathroom area.  There is a small hallway and this full length linen closet  sits in the wall.  As you can guess from the name of the cabinet, this shelf unit is used mainly for storing linens.  Sheets, blankets, pillow cases...  Even towels are often stored in these.  It fit perfectly in the recessed space created for it and I love the way it looks right next to the bathroom. 

 The next set of cabinets I want to discuss are in the master bedroom and were all along the west wall.  That particular wall had a fireplace and I just love the way the cabinets were designed and fit into the space.

 As you can see in the first pic, the cabinets start off with a set of 2 cabinets.  Both have two doors with glass panels and are shelving units.  The glass makes the shelf space perfect for display.

 The center portion is the fireplace area and features some creative molding work and a mantle.  The photograph afterward shows the next two cabinets are exactly like the ones in the first photo.  

 Here's a full shot of the entire wall so you can see how it all fit together.  I also thought it was cool that the cabinets create shelf space.  The mantle also has some limited shelf space available.  Not much, but a little.

 This is the final pic I have of these cabinets.  As you can see, in this shot, I tried to get an angle pic to show how deep the mantle came out and how much shelf space was actually available.  It ended up looking awesome and totally fit in with what they were trying to achieve with their cabinets in general.

We also supplied a lot of the molding and trim for this job.  These posts and railings are all from the shop as well.  Of course, since this time, our post guy has gone into business for himself and we buy our stuff from him. 

 Still, I think the posts all turned out perfectly and though we didn't install them, I really wanted to show how diverse the wood working is we were creating at the time and how talented some of our craftsman are.  

The last photo I will show you today is the snack bar area downstairs.  I'm not sure it's actually a snack bar, that's just what the owners referred to it as.  Three shelf upper units and two shelf base units with a drawer bank in the center.
Well that's all the pics I have that turned out.  There were more pics of that incredible home and when I find more, I will certainly take the time to show them to you.  Colbert's are an awesome couple!  They were a pleasure to work with.  I was impressed with the attention to detail they both possessed.  That's one of the things I like best about working at Goodwin Mill And Cabinet.  It's exciting to help someone build the home they envision in their minds.  It's incredibly satisfying to watch someone create something and see it brought to life by our craftsmen.  Goodwin Mill And Cabinet is ready to do that for you.  Call today to set up your appointment and we'll get to work for you!

AND THE WINNER IS...

 If you remember, Goodwin Mill And Cabinet produced a specialty door and we had a contest to see who could name the pattern.  After weeks of waiting for entries, we finally held a drawing and a winner was chosen.  Our lucky entrant was Becky Gifford of Cedar City, UT.  We sent her a $10 gift card to Subway where she can enjoy a lunch on us.  Her suggestion was "Abstract Wave" and that is now the official title of the door style.  We will continue to have this door available for a short time until we decide to retire the pattern.

 

This first photo shows the door pattern.  Although the glass isn't in place and the door itself was in the spray room getting finished.  The second photo shows the door after it's been hung in the house.  The glass panes are missing, but you get the general idea.  I wanted to include the pics because I thought the door looks really incredible in this light.  And I wanted you to see it in place.  The third pic shows the door with the glass installed.  I wasn't sure what kind of glass they were going to use on this home.  I thought it might be tea stained or some obscured glass.  You can't really tell the glass is there as it is simple, clear glass.  Still, it looks incredible in place.  I'm going back to the home when it's evening and I'm going to take final pics.  The light should be less extreme and allow for more detail.  

Keep checking in with Goodwin Mill And Cabinet.  Read the blog and check out the website.  There will be more chances to win contests and more exciting details about our work and what's happening.  Everyone wants a beautiful kitchen.  Even you!  I know you do.  And reading this blog - viewing our pics - learning more about the business...  These are ways for you to decide what you want in your own space one day.  Goodwin Mill And Cabinet is here to help you realize your dreams.  So stay tuned!

A RANDOM JUMBLE

 One of the great benefits of working at Goodwin Mill And Cabinet is the opportunity to see the area in all its glory.  This amazing view is one I snapped while driving to the Brown House in Sky Ranch.  This is the Sand Hollow reservoir.  Its got sandy beaches and the most amazing views.  What an awesome part of the day driving past that was.

 Now some of you knew about this, but a few weeks ago, I got this nifty little cut on a hole saw while working on a bench/shelf.  Let this be a lesson to you.

 Here's my finger again last week before the stitches came out.  Let me tell ya, that was an exciting couple of weeks there.

So this is where I've decided to turn the entry into a bit of a horror flick.  Here's a recent pic of me...  OOOOOOOOOooooooooooohhh, spooky I know.  This photograph was actually taken in Cedar City last week at the Colbert Residence.  I'm planning an interview with Rebecca Colbert, the woman behind the cabinets.  I'd really like to show you the thought process of someone as they pick their cabinets and design their house.  I've been so impressed with the flow of the Colbert home...

 I wanted to share that fascination with you.  These other pics you see here are a small job we did in Cedar City.  This kitchen replaced one in an older townhome.

 It's simple, but elegant and functional.  I really like some of the additions Chris designed that help punch this job up from nice to amazing.  Well done.

This final photo is one I wanted to share because I thought it was so interesting.  The area is Dixie Springs near Hurricane, but that's a hawk on that cinder block fence.  This awesome bird landed and stared at me while I was loading the truck.  I snapped what I hoped was a great pic.  He was magnificent.

St. George really is an amazing place to live as these pics demonstrate.   In the past few days, I've traveled to Cedar City, Hurricane, Sky Ranch and Dixie Springs.  There is always something new and exciting to see and do.  Being a part of Goodwin Mill And Cabinet helps open doors to the community.  It's an exciting world for sure.  For more information about bringing our exciting world into your own contact Goodwin Mill And Cabinet.  You won't be disappointed.

COLBERT RESIDENCE, CEDAR CITY, UT

Hey there, welcome back to another entry of the Goodwin Mill & Cabinet blog. This time I wanna talk about a new job we're doing in Cedar City, UT. The family is named Colbert and the house is absolutely incredible! It's built in the Cedar Knolls subdivision and it has the most spectacular views imaginable. I took a bunch of pics of the view, but most of them turned out too dark to post. These first two pics are ones that turned out ok.

The home overlooks the city proper and they've taken full advantage of their location by placing windows all around the house to capture the view. This also allows them to take advantage of the natural light, which this house has in abundance.

The first pic I wanna show of cabinetry is the laundry room. It's hard to get a wide angle shot here, but as you can see, they have two large standing cabinets with rows up uppers, center partitions and a row of shelving with a bench seat below. If you put a coat hook in each partition, you could have a station for sitting and putting on your shoes and coat. Each family member could have their own space to hang a jacket and store shoes. The second photo in this series shows the bench and lower portion more accurately. The flooring isn't finished, but you can see the warm colored paint and if the flooring stays a natural color, you'll have an extremely bright atmosphere throughout the home.

In the next pic you can see the uppers more clearly. These cabinets feature inset doors. They have a frame on the face with the doors mounted to the frame. This gives the doors a recessed look and a flat surface. The color is a white wash and in the case of this home, is used to bring out the more subtle colors of the paint. It will also help draw the eye to decorative pieces like paintings, plants or other objects.

This next photograph shows the opposite wall from the one we were just looking at. To the far left you can see the opening for the washer and dryer. There's a free floating cabinet and then a section of uppers. You can see the detail of the inset doors, the light rail and the crown molding. The detail on the crown and light rail is rather ornate compared to the simplicity of the doors. But the design is right in line with the base and ceiling crown. The ceiling crown is somewhat more complicated as it's a two step crown, but there's a graduating flow between the cabinet crown and the ceiling crown.

That last pic was the lower cabinets. You can see the washer and dryer opening a little better. You can also see the row of cabinets below the uppers and how they look.

This pic shows you a small section of drawers with some uppers behind the garage entry. They're somewhat hidden when that door is open, but they are perfect for additional storage. Notice the light filtering in through the window down the hall.

The next two pics are the bathrooms attached to the bedrooms upstairs. They are done in a darker stain. The bathrooms are back to back and the design is exactly the same. Drawer banks on either side of the sink cabinet.

Some guys were working in the second bathroom; which is why my photo of that set has a ladder in it. I think the painters were in there. It's interesting to note that all the bathrooms are this darker color. It makes an interesting contrast to the lighter colors in the areas the family actually live in; like the kitchen, living room, etc. etc.

This next set of pics are of the kitchen. At the moment, the kitchen is still under installation and not complete. These three big wall units stand side by side on that wall by themselves. They're an interesting grouping and quite majestic where they are.

This picture is of the island. If you maximize the photo, you can see the corbels underneath. There's not toe kick base on or a counter top, but it's still nice to see it at this stage. You can also get a feel for the stove area directly behind it. To the right is where the refrigerator will go.


This last kitchen photo shows that area behind the island more clearly. You can see the spot for the oven and the hood above it. When this was first installed, the family wasn't too keen on the protruding hood so we pulled the top part forward to even it up with the rest of the hood. This also lends itself to the flat look of the inset cabinets.

The final pics are the cabinets in the master bathroom. Once again you can see the dark color stain. It's another mirror image set with two wall units on either end and the same cabinets in between. This creates a sense of balance and helps maintain the flow of the room.


The last pic is the wall unit in the entry way to the master bath. This unit is more of a closet. I imagine it will be filled with robes, towels and other folding items used in the room.

We're very excited about this home and what will happen next. Colbert's have made choices that brighten the rooms and create a sense of sophistication through simplicity.

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LAST WEEK ON THE GO

It's been an exciting week at Goodwin Mill & Cabinet. We started on Monday in Hatch, UT working on the Sochor home in the Paunsaugunt Cliffs Subdivision. This exclusive community features homes with majestic, often sweeping views. Most of these homes are vacation properties. The community itself is adjacent to Bryce Canyon National Park. It's really astonishing!


This was an overnight trip and we stayed in a Motel decorated with a horse theme. Horse paintings, wall paper, etc. etc. It was called Riverside Resort and we ate at the restaurant attached to the property called the Cactus Cowboy. I'll include links at the bottom of the page.

The Sochor house itself is quite amazing. The cabinetry is simple, natural and clean. I'll post some pics. Toward the end of the second day, a storm rolled in and everything started getting dark. But inside the kitchen, with some natural light still spilling through the open windows, the space seemed bright and cheerful. The natural wood look really stood out in the gloom.

Returning from that rural part of Utah, the next day we headed to the small community of Overton, Nevada. We're doing a job there for the Anderson family. This job is particularly interesting because it's a combination job. Part of the work is installing new cabinets while the second is refacing some existing cabinetry.

The Andersons have two colors for their cabinets. One of them is the delightful cream color used on the Jones property during the Parade of Homes. Of all the current colors I've seen on cabinetry, this is by far my favorite. It's just lovely. We did as much as we could at the Andersons before heading back to St. George. At this point, to finish the job, we're waiting on the new floor to be set in place. Once the floor is in, we will build the island. I'll include some pics of the Anderson cabinets in the near future.

Thursday and Friday were spent in beautiful Cedar City at the Colbert job. This house is incredible. It's a massive home with lots of open space and windows. The use of windows is generous in order to take advantage of the view. The property is located in the Cedar Knolls area. This part of town is camouflaged from the city and sprawls up the face of a small mountain. The homes in the subdivision feature exclusive views of the city and surrounding area. It's gorgeous.

The cabinetry in the home is a juxtaposition of sorts. Some of them are practically painted white while the bathroom cabinetry is an extremely dark color. Almost black. It's an interesting blend of two extreme looks and in combination with the various paint colors, it's rather remarkable. The cabinets blend in with the rooms they're in by intensifying the wall coloring. I'll post some pics of this job soon as well.

Hopefully, you'll enjoy seeing more beautiful craftsmanship from Goodwin Mill & Cabinet.

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You can read about the Riverside Resort and the Cactus Cowboy restaurant.