--- title: Chapin Whole Home Remodel Project | Bald Cypress Builders description: Revitalize your South Carolina home with a full remodel— kitchens, baths, and living spaces for modern comfort. 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Apart from normal upkeep and maintenance, our clients hadn’t updated the home since it was built, so this project was a long time coming! ### PROJECT OVERVIEW Our clients brought our team in to work on almost every space in the home, and the project involved: kitchen/living area remodel, repurposing a dining room into a true pantry, full bathroom remodel, primary bathroom remodel, powder room remodel, revamping the staircase, replacing many exterior/interior doors and windows, and updating things like flooring/paint/light fixtures/hardware throughout the home. Prior to construction starting, we teamed up with [Phase One Design](https://phaseone.design/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=&adgroup=&utm_content=&utm_term={matchtype\)_phase%20one%20design&network=g&device=c&placement=&gclid=CjwKCAjwpbi4BhByEiwAMC8JnX3_UYSHbUAhWyLxB-6IDVOKjnsiSAbCtVbhZ308O_i1uIi_0HcMOBoCkF0QAvD_BwE&gad_source=1) and [Massey Engineering](https://massey.engineering/) to lay out the proposed, updated structural game plan. One of the biggest components of this project was removing a load-bearing wall between the existing kitchen and living room, so ensuring that was done purposefully and in a structurally sound way was critical. We also collaborated with [Haven + Harbor Interiors](https://havenandharbor.com/) on the remodel spaces’ functional/aesthetic design. Two spaces that took a considerable amount of intentional design conversations between our Team, our clients, and Haven + Harbor was 1- the new kitchen’s custom layout as related to the new pantry and 2- the primary bathroom in order to fit all of the functional “wants” our clients had of the space. Here were the big things we tackled as a part of this project: - Fully remodeled and opened up kitchen, living room, and eat-in area, complete with custom cabinetry including an appliance garage, custom island with seating, new fixtures, hood vent, new appliances - Remodeled primary bathroom with new walk-in tile shower, standalone tub, custom vanity, new lighting/plumbing fixtures, tile floor, and new toilet (\*we did get to keep our clients’ existing linen cabinetry, just replaced the doors/drawers/hardware and repainted the cabinetry box to fit the new space’s aesthetic) - Remodeled full bathroom with walk-in shower, repurposed custom vanity and linen storage cabinetry (new countertop, doors, drawers, and hardware and repainted cabinetry boxes), tile floor, new lighting/plumbing fixtures, new accessories, new toilet - Updated flooring throughout; hardwoods in main living spaces and carpet in bedrooms - Updated staircase with new treads, railing, and balusters to match the home’s new Aesthetic - Paint throughout (walls, trim, and ceilings) - New light fixtures/electrical functionality throughout - Replaced the home’s front exterior door, rear exterior doors with new French Doors, and various windows throughout the home - Fully renovated powder room - Updated laundry space (tile flooring, paint, electrical) Location Chapin, SC Project Goals - Transform the home so it felt updated, but stayed true to the home's special history - Enhance the home's overall functionality by opening things up - Effectively utilize the home's existing footprint to better fit everyday life Project Description 2,685 SQFT Whole Home Remodel PRE-CONSTRUCTION PARTNERS [Phase One Design](https://phaseone.design/) & [Massey Engineering](https://massey.engineering/) - project’s structural design direction [Haven + Harbor Interiors](https://havenandharbor.com/) - project's aesthetic/functional design direction AWARDS Building Industry of Central South Carolina's Columbia Remodelers Awards ![23rd-CRA-logo-big-1](https://baldcypressbuilders.com/hs-fs/hubfs/23rd-CRA-logo-big-1.png?width=150&height=150&name=23rd-CRA-logo-big-1.png) Best Full Renovation (1,800 - 3,999 SQFT) ### CHALLENGES TO OVERCOME - A major component of this project was removing a load-bearing wall between the Kitchen and Living Room, all while keeping the existing home’s tray ceiling in the living space. We utilized engineering guidance to ensure we carried this piece out in a structurally sound way. Tackling this included: some work to the home’s foundation by building additional footers and piers through the crawlspace, removing areas of subfloor, and fitting a 3-ply 20’+ LVL beam into an existing house, all while keeping as much drywall as possible to avoid unnecessarily replacing material. - Our clients love to bake and cook, so a truly functional Kitchen was a big priority in terms of how they would actually live in and utilize the space. Ensuring the custom cabinetry fit the functional goals our clients had (both in the Kitchen and Pantry) was essential and took a lot of time and attention. - Keeping a tub in the primary bathroom with the new layout was a priority for our clients. There were a number of exploratory conversations around this as there were points where we did not think one would realistically fit, but in collaboration with everyone involved, we were able to work out a design/layout that allowed for a smaller-sized standalone tub, which thrilled our clients! - Our clients had an operable fireplace in the Living Room that they did not ever use. They wanted the space to be more functional/purposeful, so we landed on a custom solution that involved removing the fireplace and creating an entertainment wall where their TV would hang, alongside some shelving and storage cabinetry. - The size of the island in the Kitchen presented a unique problem in terms of getting the oversized countertop slab inside. Our countertop partners slowly and carefully got the slab inside eventually, but it took a TON of thought/effort to get it in the home and onto the cabinetry without damaging anything! - Our clients found a very special obscured glass for the front door called “Flemish” glass that they wanted to match with the pocket door into the pantry. No interior door manufacturer made a door with that glass, so we searched high and low to find one that was a close match, finally finding one with Stier Supply. - Our clients are involved with retirement communities for their work so they were very aware of Universal Design and aging in place considerations. Because they plan on staying in the house for the rest of their lives, they wanted these things considered as much as possible. We upsized the entry door to the primary suite to a 3 foot wide doorway, which meant cutting the casing down on both sides to make it fit. We also removed and widened doors into the bathroom and the water closet where we couldn’t get a wider opening with the door. Our clients wanted a curbed shower for water protection, but we installed the curb as low as possible and ensured the opening was at least 3’ wide for access. ![Tablet view of Remodeling Cost guide](https://baldcypressbuilders.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Logos%20+%20Icons/Foundation%20Cost%20Guide%20Tablet%20Mockup%20(3).png?width=350&height=350&name=Foundation%20Cost%20Guide%20Tablet%20Mockup%20(3).png) ## Your Ultimate Home Remodeling Cost Guide This comprehensive cost guide breaks down common homeowner scenarios and provides solutions and average costs for homeowners, such as: - Detailed Cost Breakdowns: Understand the potential costs for different types of remodeling projects. - Budgeting Tips: Learn how to allocate your funds wisely to maximize the impact of your remodel. - Customization Options: Explore cost variations based on materials, designs, and labor. Access Your Guide double\_arrow ### BEFORE PHOTOS - ![Whole Home Remodel Living Room](https://baldcypressbuilders.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Cat4B_BaldCypressBuilders_BeforeKitchenLivingRoom.jpg?width=4032&height=3024&name=Cat4B_BaldCypressBuilders_BeforeKitchenLivingRoom.jpg) Main Living Area BEFORE - ![Whole Home Remodel Kitchen Before](https://baldcypressbuilders.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Cat4B_BaldCypressBuilders_BeforeKitchen.jpg?width=4032&height=3024&name=Cat4B_BaldCypressBuilders_BeforeKitchen.jpg) Kitchen BEFORE - ![Whole Home Remodel Primary Bath Before](https://baldcypressbuilders.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Cat4B_BaldCypressBuilders_BeforePrimaryBath.jpg?width=4032&height=3024&name=Cat4B_BaldCypressBuilders_BeforePrimaryBath.jpg) Primary Bath BEFORE - ![Whole Home Remodel Guest Bath Before](https://baldcypressbuilders.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Cat4B_BaldCypressBuilders_BeforeFullBath.jpg?width=4032&height=3024&name=Cat4B_BaldCypressBuilders_BeforeFullBath.jpg) Guest Bath BEFORE - ![Whole Home Remodel Powder Room Before](https://baldcypressbuilders.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Cat4B_BaldCypressBuilders_BeforePowderRoom.jpg?width=4032&height=3024&name=Cat4B_BaldCypressBuilders_BeforePowderRoom.jpg) Powder Room BEFORE - ![Whole Home Remodel Staircase Before](https://baldcypressbuilders.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Cat4B_BaldCypressBuilders_BeforeStaircase.jpg?width=4032&height=3024&name=Cat4B_BaldCypressBuilders_BeforeStaircase.jpg) Staircase BEFORE ### COMPLETED PROJECT PHOTOS ![Whole Home Remodel Kitchen After](https://44742687.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/44742687/hubfs/r-39%20(4).jpg?width=1200&length=1200&name=r-39%20(4).jpg) **Kitchen AFTER** ![Whole Home Remodel Kitchen After](https://44742687.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/44742687/hubfs/Cat4B_BaldCypressBuilders_AfterKitchenIntoPantry.jpg?width=1200&length=1200&name=Cat4B_BaldCypressBuilders_AfterKitchenIntoPantry.jpg) **Kitchen AFTER** ![Whole Home Remodel Main Living After](https://44742687.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/44742687/hubfs/Cat4B_BaldCypressBuilders_AfterKitchenLiving.jpg?width=1200&length=1200&name=Cat4B_BaldCypressBuilders_AfterKitchenLiving.jpg) **Main Living Area AFTER** ![Whole Home Remodel Primary Bath After 2](https://44742687.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/44742687/hubfs/Cat4B_BaldCypressBuilders_PrimaryBath2.jpg?width=1200&length=1200&name=Cat4B_BaldCypressBuilders_PrimaryBath2.jpg) **Primary Bath AFTER** ![Whole Home Remodel Primary Bath After](https://44742687.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/44742687/hubfs/r-4%20(1).jpg?width=1200&length=1200&name=r-4%20(1).jpg) **Primary Bath AFTER** ![Whole Home Remodel Primary Bath After](https://44742687.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/44742687/hubfs/r-12%20(1).jpg?width=1200&length=1200&name=r-12%20(1).jpg) **Primary Bath AFTER** ![Whole Home Remodel Guest Bath After](https://44742687.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/44742687/hubfs/Cat4B_BaldCypressBuilders_AfterFullBath.jpg?width=1200&length=1200&name=Cat4B_BaldCypressBuilders_AfterFullBath.jpg) **Guest Bath AFTER** ![Whole Home Remodel Pantry After](https://44742687.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/44742687/hubfs/Cat4B_BaldCypressBuilders_AfterPantry.jpg?width=1200&length=1200&name=Cat4B_BaldCypressBuilders_AfterPantry.jpg) **New Pantry AFTER** ![Whole Home Remodel Powder Room After](https://44742687.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/44742687/hubfs/Cat4B_BaldCypressBuilders_AfterPowder.jpg?width=1200&length=1200&name=Cat4B_BaldCypressBuilders_AfterPowder.jpg) **Powder Room AFTER** ![Whole Home Remodel Staircase After](https://44742687.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/44742687/hubfs/Cat4B_BaldCypressBuilders_AfterStaircase.jpg?width=1200&length=1200&name=Cat4B_BaldCypressBuilders_AfterStaircase.jpg) **Staircase AFTER** ![Whole Home Remodel Entertainment Center After](https://44742687.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/44742687/hubfs/r-92-1.jpg?width=1200&length=1200&name=r-92-1.jpg) **Fireplace Turned Entertainment Center AFTER** ![Whole Home Remodel Front Door After](https://44742687.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/44742687/hubfs/r-125.jpg?width=1200&length=1200&name=r-125.jpg) **Front Door AFTER** ### COMPLETED SPACE HIGHLIGHTS There were a number of little details we got to incorporate into this project with our clients: - Custom-built appliance garage for our client’s baking equipment - “Desk” space in the Pantry for administrative tasks life brings - Drop zone/charging station in the Kitchen near the garage door - Previously unused piano room/formal dining room transformed into a functional, practical Pantry off the Kitchen, accessed by a pocket door to conserve space being taken from either room Every detail of the project was intentional and we’re grateful we got to be a part of giving our clients’ home a second life! ### OUR TEAM’S FAVORITE PART There were a ton of talented experts that came together on this project. From Pre-Construction to project completion, our local partners stepped up with us in big ways to ensure our clients were thrilled with their new space. One of the more memorable scopes of work was countertop installation. The Kitchen's island is rather large, so getting the leathered granite countertop slab from the truck to the island was an "all hands on deck" situation that took almost an hour! ### FUN FACT Our clients had to temporarily relocate for the duration of this project because of the amount of SQFT we were touching & due to the high-use spaces we remodeled (kitchen, bathrooms, etc.). Although our human clients relocated, their sweet outdoor pups got to stay on the property, so our Team & partners were greeted by happy four-legged friends each day! [Back to Featured Projects double\_arrow](https://baldcypressbuilders.com/featured-projects) ## Feeling INspired? Get STarted Today. Take the first step today by reaching out to our expert team. 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