Newsletter
Welcome to Harkey Construction's First Newsletter:
Harkey Construction has just completed our 7th year as a prestigious Diamond Certified
General Building Contractor. When questioned by Diamond Certified representatives, 100%
of our clients said that they would use Harkey Construction again.
Over the years we have developed many friendships with our valued clients. It is through these friendships that Harkey Construction has developed into one of Sonoma County's Premier General Building Contractors.
See below to view a few of our recently completed projects and learn more about what Harkey Construction can do for you!
We look forward to hearing from you soon regarding your next project!
Lori Harkey
Harkey Construction, Inc.
Tasting Room Renovation
A Perfect Pairing
Harkey Construction recently completed the Luna Vineyards tasting room renovation in Napa. Harkey Construction worked with designer, Jim Rascoe of Ireko to redesign the tasting room by adding new illuminated display cases, grand chandeliers, wall sconces and faux painting. Gold leaf highlights were added to the exposed beams making this tasting room a perfect pairing with all of Luna Vineyard's fine wines.
Entertainer's Delight
Lakewood Hills, Windsor
Harkey Construction worked with architect, Sara Woodfield of Harrison-Woodfield Architecture to redesign the downstairs floor plan of this Lakewood Hills home by relocating and remodeling the kitchen with a more spacious and functional design, including a sunny breakfast nook. Elegant custom crafted cabinetry, stone counters and high-end appliances make this kitchen the envy of the town.
Is it the Right Time to Remodel?
Tired of the dated look and feel of your kitchen or bath? Is your kitchen child safe? Is your kitchen accessible to disabled?
Many homeowners think their kitchen is outdated from the looks of their worn cabinets, dated appliances and crackled countertop. What they may not realize is that there are many other reasons, more important than cosmetic, why a kitchen needs to be remodeled.
The National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA) offers the following tips to help homeowners evaluate the current condition of their kitchen and decide if the time is right for a remodel.
Adequate Space: Are you satisfied with the amount of counter space, cabinet space and floor space in your kitchen? The position of your refrigerator or shape of your counter may be taking away useful workspace. According to the NKBA Kitchen and Bath Planning Guidelines, when replacing a countertop or changing the shape of your kitchen, keep in mind that a total of 158" of countertop frontage, 24" deep with at least 15" of clearance above, is needed to accommodate all uses, including landing area, preparation/work area and storage.
Traffic Flow: If there's more than one cook in your household, you may want to consider making more room around the main workspace. If you enjoy entertaining, you may want an open plan kitchen that allows for more social interaction between the kitchen and other rooms. According to the NKBA Kitchen Planning Guidelines, the width of a walkway should be at least 36" and the width of a work aisle should be at least 42" for one cook and at least 48" for multiple cooks.
Children: Depending on whether or not you have children, and their ages, your kitchen may need to be remodeled. Dated appliances and the design of your kitchen can be hazardous for young kids. If you are in the process of extending your family, you may want more room for cooking larger meals and lower cabinets for easier access to children's food. Based on the NKBA Kitchen Planning Guidelines, microwave ovens should be installed 3" below the principal user's shoulder but no more than 54" above the floor to avoid accidents. The NKBA also suggests avoiding sharp corners on countertops with kids around.
Efficiency: If your appliances are dated, they may be costing you more money than you expect. New technological advances with dishwashers, disposals and refrigerators could save you a considerable amount of money and may be well worth the investment. For example, purchasing a dishwasher with low-energy consumption, delay timer and economy cycle or half-load button will result in saving water and money.
Universal Design: Is your kitchen accessible to individuals with disabilities? Will you be able to use your kitchen safely as you get older? Considering these issues is vital in a kitchen remodel. Employing Universal Design techniques in the remodel will help assure that the space is as accessible to or useable by all people, regardless of age, size or physical ability without the need for adaptation or specialized design later on.
Location: Thinking about adding a deck to the side or back of your house? Incorporating a door into the layout of your kitchen would be a great convenience for outdoor entertaining. You also may want to rearrange the position of windows to allow more or less sunlight or to watch your children play in the yard. When rearranging the layout of your kitchen, according to the NKBA guidelines, the clear opening of a doorway should be at least 32" wide, which would require a minimum of 2'10" door. Keep in mind that a cooking surface should never be located under an operable window.
Before you remodel your kitchen or bath, make a checklist of major and minor problems and keep notes of the features you dislike and like the most. When it comes time to sit down with a designer or architect, they'll know exactly how to suit your needs, taste and style.
It has never been a better time to remodel. Construction costs are down. For more information about remodeling and the safety of your kitchen or bathroom, contact Harkey Construction, Inc. today!
We Build Your Image
It's Your Move
Harkey Construction has been building images for 18 years. If you have friends or family who would benefit from our services, send them our way. Be sure they mention your name so we can enter your name into our referral drawing. This is our way of saying thank you for the many wonderful referrals we receive from our clients and friends.
Sincerely,
Lori Harkey
Harkey Construction, Inc.
7975 Cameron Drive #700
Windsor, California 95492
(707) 836-1315
lori@harkeyconstruction.com
See us at The Sonoma County Showcase on May 30, 2009 at the Sonoma County Fairgrounds! Free Admission & Parking!
