“It's not often that I would describe a level of professionalism, craftsmanship, creativity, integrity, and attention to detail as 'inspiring,' but that is how I feel about my experience with Kraft Custom Construction. I have worked with several other contractors before on home and commercial projects but Kraft has set the bar so high I can't imagine ever using anyone else in the future.”
FROM THE CLIENT
Carriage House Conversion
2018 | Salem, Oregon
The homeowner of this old, detached garage wanted to create a functional living space with a kitchen, bathroom, and second-story bedroom, while still maintaining a functional garage space. We salvaged hickory wood for the floors and built custom fir cabinets in the kitchen with patchwork tile backsplash and energy efficient appliances. As a historical home but without historical requirements, we had fun blending era-specific elements like traditional wood windows, French doors, and wood garage doors with modern elements like solar panels on the roof and accent lighting in the stair risers. In preparation for the next phase of construction (a full kitchen remodel and addition to the main house), we connected the plumbing between the main house and carriage house to make the project more cost-effective. We also built a new gate with custom stonework to match the trellis, expanded the patio between the main house and garage, and installed a gas firepit to seamlessly tie the structures together and provide a year-round outdoor living space.
ARCHITECT
NEST Residential Design
INTERIOR DESIGNER
Petra Geiling Interior Design
FROM THE CLIENT
“It's not often that I would describe a level of professionalism, craftsmanship, creativity, integrity, and attention to detail as 'inspiring,' but that is how I feel about my experience with Kraft Custom Construction. I have worked with several other contractors before on home and commercial projects but Kraft has set the bar so high I can't imagine ever using anyone else in the future.”
