Kitchen
Where do the Harper’s live?
East Tennessee, near the border between North Carolina and Georgia
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Is faucet ORB or brushed nickel or designer’s choice of either of those or one on one sink and
one on the other?
The designer can select either Oil Rubbed Bronze or Brushed Nickel for the faucet/faucets. The
selected finish would be used on both faucets in the kitchen if the optional second sink is
added. Do not mix the finishes.
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Traditional or retro? Referenced both
A traditional style kitchen is required. However, since the home was a former school in the 1930’s
the Harpers would like a hint of décor that would remind them of the previous use if their
home.
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Wood species – designer’s choice?
The designer may choose the wood specie but they must consider a specie that would be
appropriate for a traditional style kitchen. Currently the floors in the home are 3 ¼ Pine which
would be appropriate for the building at that time. Remember the students must use products
produced by Waypoint Living Spaces, the contest sponsor.
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Free standing range plus a wall oven?
The designer can chose either a cooktop and single oven or a range. If a range is chosen a second
built oven is not wanted.
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If wall oven is it single or double?
The wall oven is to be a single oven.
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Does the student need to show HVAC other than hood venting?
There are no HVAC vents in the kitchen. Therefore, the designer will not need to locate any HVAC
needs other than the vent for a range or cooktop.
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Counters: two different what? Finishes? Materials? IE: want granite but two colors?
The designer can choose quartz, granite or marble for all surfaces. However, once the material is
selected two different colors can be used. As an example, the main counter can be one color
and another color could be used on an island if an island was part of the design.
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Seating for six or eight in the kitchen? Referenced both.
The Harpers require seating for 8 at table height and, if space allows, space for 4 at counter height.
The additional seating for 4 is strictly optional.
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Table indicated existing. What size, shape? Does that replace the 36” counter seating or in
addition to it?
The Harpers are planning for a new table or seating for 8 at table height counter designed by the
student. Seating for 8 at 30” plus an optional seating are for 4 at 36” counter height.
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Carpentry: what old window? What angled wall? Also where is the soffit that is to be
removed?
The kitchen plan illustrated in the brochure is the space you are working with. All changes to the
space will be made before the cabinets arrive. I.E., the old window (currently a pass-through)
existing soffits and the angled walls will be eliminated. Since John is a builder he knows what
needs to be done to prepare the space for the winning design. The designer will not need to
provide a typical construction plan unless you add any new return walls or structures to support
islands or peninsulas.
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Reference to the kitchen plan and pictures showing the couch. Could not find a before plan
or any photographs other than the exterior
The couch currently sits in the TV/Sitting area. It could be relocated anywhere within the 126” x
132” space.
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What would go on the construction plan if no walls, doors, windows to move?
The designer will not need to provide a typical construction plan unless you add any new return
walls or structures to support islands or peninsulas.
What are the surrounding wall thickness dimensions?
Exterior and interior walls are 2 x 4 construction with wood siding on the exterior for an
additional ¾”.
Bathroom
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Nothing unless there is a survey form
An NKBA Bath Survey Form is not provided for the bath space because Kelli and John are open to
any design suggested by the student designer. The few requirements are listed on page four of
the Contest Brochure.
Bathroom - What are the surrounding wall thickness dimensions?
Exterior and interior walls are 2 x 4 construction with wood siding on the exterior for an
additional ¾”.
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Budget: Are we supposed to stick to the $20,000 - $30,000 budget? If so, would this
amount only include the appliances, counters and cabinets and would we be pricing
this in Tennessee? (Assuming that granite prices for example will be quite different in
California than they are in Tennessee). Are we to assume that labor is separate? The
budget figure includes labor, appliances, flooring and all other material less the cabinets. Prices
are based on the southeastern US. If you want all of your specified products in the winning
kitchen design you must stick to the client’s budget request.
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The client says that they are not considering relocating walls. Is it possible to remove a
wall and relocate the laundry room? If yes, can we get more information on the master
bedroom/laundry room wall, specifically, where it ends? Additionally, is it ok to open
up the ceiling to expose the attic space? John and Kelli plan to alter the walls but when they
are through the space you will work with is illustrated in the kitchen floor plan shown in the
entry brochure.
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The client has a display hutch that she likes. Is this staying? Is it built in? Is a photo
available? The hutch was a tall utility cabinet simply a dressed up manufactured
cabinet. Since it was part of the original kitchen cabinets it will need to be replaced.
Kelli is more interested in a display cabinet in her kitchen rather than duplicating the
current cabinet.
Refrigerator Dimensions
70 1/4
36
28 1/2
3 1/2
32