KOKOPELLI GREEN SPRINGS HOME

Goodwin Mill And Cabinet was recently hired by Kokopelli Homes & Construction to build and install the decorative beams in a Kitchen.  The home is located in the awesome Green Springs area.  The lots are incredible and the views are astonishing.  I'll show you a pic of the view later on.  Right now I want to show an exterior shot of the house.  There's still a lot of work going on, but it's a dynamic structure. 

 At Goodwin Mill And Cabinet, we love ceiling beams!  I think this is one of the most exciting options when it comes to ceiling treatments.  They take some time to produce, but they have such nice long surfaces.  Any distressing you do to them shows up very well.  They're great to build and can be hard to install unless you're one of our talented craftsman.  We've got it down to a science.  Ultimately, they make any space look rich and luxurious.  Beam ceilings are quickly becoming a standard in Southern Utah.  They're popular with decorators who use them to punch up an area and with home buyers who appreciate the aesthetic.  Watch for more posts about ceiling beams as demand takes off.

 The first beam photo just shows the beams but the second one shows the entire kitchen.  I wanted a photograph of the beams showing the cabinets because I wanted to demonstrate how the beams can compliment and intensify a space.  Especially when you're matching the beams to other woodwork.  We matched these beams to the kitchen cabinetry.  And as you can see, the beams add a wonderful dimension to the overall look of the space. 

My last pic is the view.  I wanted to show how incredible these lots are and how smart builders take advantage of the views.  The lots in this area are similar to stadium seating so you keep your horizon view no matter how far up the side of the mountain you go.  There's Pine Valley in the distance.  I especially love the contrast in the mountain colors on the horizon.  Blue, Red and Black...  Wonderful variation.

If you're interested in this area, why not contact Kokopelli Homes & Construction for information on building in Green Springs.  Follow the link to their site.  And when you're ready, contact Goodwin Mill And Cabinet and let us help you design your cabinets, decorative ceilings and custom furniture for your new Green Springs home!

NEW CLIFFS JOB

 At Goodwin Mill And Cabinet nothing is standing still.  In fact, things are moving forward at an alarming pace.  The next job I'm going to profile here is the Porter home up in the Cliffs subdivision.

 The builder is a gentleman named Tad Porter of Porter Custom Homes.  We've done work for him before and enjoy his professionalism!  He's a great contractor.  I'll try to find a link to his website and include it.

 Before I start showcasing our work in this home, I wanted to give you an idea what the house and area were like.  The first two pics show the incredible custom wood beam ceilings.  We did not do the ceiling beams in this home.  I'm not sure who to give the credit to, but I think they are interesting and I wanted to show them because I think it helps you get a feeling for the taste and style of the owners of this home.  Personally, I think they are just marvelous!  It's made me think about different things we could do with our custom ceilings.  If I can find out who did the beams, I will include a link if they have a site.  Check back for an update.

 The next few pics attempt to show you what this house enjoys for a view.  You get great views of the incredible red rock mountains surrounding the area.  The lots themselves sit at the base of a range of these red cliffs.  Hence the name, "The Cliffs".

You can see another house being built across the street.  This lets you know how popular the area is.  Everyone wants to live there.  The third pic is taken directly from the garage where one might be standing if you were walking out to the driveway.  Isn't that incredible?

 This next pic is a sneak preview of sorts.  This odd looking ceiling actually mirrors an island we're putting below it.  It's also a peek at the cabinets already up in the kitchen.  The color for this house is Antique Mahogany.  The island will actually be Green Grasses, but the majority of the cabinetry is the Antique Mahogany.

The final pic in this entry is of the exterior entryway.  As you can see, the custom ceiling treatment is done out here as well.  It adds a touch of rustic charm to the home and even though this type of addition is often highly associated with a southwestern look, the home manages to keep clean, modern lines and achieves a strong sense of space and balance.  I absolutely love it!

I hope you're looking forward to seeing some of the incredible cabinetry Goodwin Mill And Cabinet has created for this home.  I'm excited to show them to you.  But we must have patience and you must wait another day until I can post a detailed entry on this house.  Until then, call Goodwin Mill And Cabinet today to set up your appointment to create your dream kitchen!

HINKLEY CABIN JUNE 2012

This property is located in Springdale, UT.  For those of you who don't know where that is, it's right next to Zions National Park.  It's a seriously beautiful place.  But more about that later.  This first pic shows the major piece Goodwin Mill And Cabinet did for the home.  It's a wall unit featuring a fridge flanked by pantry cabinets with lower drawers.  It's also distinct because it's the only unit in the entire home that is this color.  The rest of the cabinets in the Kitchen are original to the house and are a natural pine color.  The bathroom vanities we added to the guest bath, powder room and master bath have all been stained to match this color.

The second pic is the guest bathroom vanity.  It has two drawer banks and the sink unit.  The doors and drawer fronts are all recessed panels.  The second vanity looks like a

drawer unit.  It is actually a sink unit with a door made to look like a bank of drawers.  We've used this method on a couple of cabinets recently and it's really amazing how well they turn out.  The counter tops actually match.  It looks more yellow in the first pic than the second.  And the color looks a little different on the finish, but they are actually the same.  The next two pics are of the vanity bank in the master bath.

This one is similar to the powder room because the sink cabinets employ the same false front technique using drawer fronts as doors.  The real drawer bank is in the center.  

Notice the lowest drawer is missing on both vanities...  It's actually a shelf.  It really gives the master bank a cool look.  It's a unique piece.

That's basically it for our work, but I wanted to show you some other pics today.  This property is being remodeled by Brandon Neilsen of Jensen + Sons Construction.

The first pic shows you the open space of the great room.  They changed a lot in this house.  The second pic shows you the ceiling because I wanted to show the beams up there.

The next three photographs are pics of the views you get from this cabin.  This first one is right out the front door.  There's a bit of a dirt mound.

The beams continue outside the great room.  This section is outside under the overhang above the porch.  Look at that gorgeous blue sky...

And finally, here's just one of the astounding views this family gets to enjoy.  It's breathtaking.  If I'd been able to take some before pics, you'd be amazed at how much progress Brandon Nielsen has made on this property.  It's incredible.  You can find out more about him and his cohorts at Jensen + Sons.  You can learn more about the incredible cabinets by visiting Goodwin Mill And Cabinet online.  Call and set up your appointment today.

DECORATIVE CEILINGS PART 1

People have looked for ways to decorate ceilings since they were first invented. The stone coffered ceilings left behind by the Greeks and the
Romans are some of the earliest examples of this.

Wooden beams are a ceiling feature most people would associate with Colonial American buildings. You expect to see rafters in older homes. These load bearing beams support the roof or floor if there is a 2nd floor. The weight they could withstand was based on the material of the beam to resist bending. Today, those same beams serve a more esthetic function.

We've built beam ceilings in a number of homes. In our times, these beams can be extremely decorative and have a rustic or country feel. They help create a sense of space and sturdiness.

The pics in this blog are from a home we're working on right now. This home is part of the Southern Utah Parade of Homes. The first pic shows the ceiling after we've chalked it out and mapped out where the beams will actually go. This is the 1st Bedroom. Pic #2 shows us hanging the beams. Both the third and fourth pics show the beams after they've been hung. You see the finished product from both sides of the room.

The 2nd Bedroom doesn't have beams so the next room we see is the 3rd Bedroom. Once again you can see the lines chalked out, the guides being set in and finally, the ceiling with the beams in place. I will post more pics showing other rooms and other designs as this particular house used a lot of beams in the ceilings. Enjoy the photos!

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