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Last week, we completed the framing inspection on our Steilacoom custom home construction project, so the next step was to insulate and add the sheet rock.

Here is a view of the kitchen and nook areas. Notice how the beautiful Milgard windows let that natural light just pour into the space!

The next step will be getting yet another inspection, this time on the sheet rock. Once we get the green light, we can begin taping the walls.

We are in the process of prepping the home for siding, and also that beautiful wrap-around porch we told you about in our last update. Here is a view of where the porch will go, facing into the backyard.

These French doors are located on the side of the house, off the living room, and provide alternate access to the porch.

Stay tuned for future updates on this and other Fatboy Construction projects!

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We’ve been busy wrapping up a couple remodeling projects here at Fatboy Construction! A couple weeks ago, we finished the beautiful remodel of a busy Lakewood dental office. This week, we’re putting the finishing touches on a stunning American Lake home remodel we’ve been hard at work on since last December.

Here is how the house looked just a few short months ago:

We were able to construct a custom detached garage where the carport once stood.

And here is the home today. We just have a few finishing touches to add, and then the homeowners will get to move back into their transformed space.

The breezeway we added not only creates visual interest to the home’s exterior, it also provides a practical solution for attaching the garage to the home. We selected light fixtures that would work with the classic, craftsman feel of the home.

Here is a view of the completed deck, at rear:

With a custom designed fire pit, hot tub (the homeowners’ own), and newly added granite counters, this gorgeous deck is ready for entertaining.

We also completed the backsplash in the kitchen. At Fatboy, we love using a mix of materials. Notice how the ledger stone, tile, granite, and quarter sawn oak cabinets all tie together for a beautiful aesthetic.

Here is a view of the finished kitchen, taken from the living room. Take a look at how the glass cabinet doors in the island play on the pattern of the kitchen backsplash.

And here is one more view of the kitchen, taken from the nook. Can you imagine preparing a holiday meal in this beautiful space?

Speaking of the nook, check out this custom restaurant-style booth we installed for the homeowners . We imagine many wonderful family moments will be shared here!

The fireplace, custom cabinets, vaulted ceiling, and light fixture have all been installed. The result is a beautifully designed, yet homey, open living space that brings in lots of natural light and stunning lake views. All we have left to do is finish adding the hardwoods.

On behalf of the entire crew at Fatboy Construction, we would like to welcome the homeowners to their new home! Thank you for allowing us to help make your dreams come true!

Are you interested to learn more about how to hire the talented team from Fatboy Construction for your remodel or custom construction project? Contact us Fatboy Construction today! Perhaps your project will be the next feature on our blog!

After several months of hard work, our American Lake Property is nearly completed. We are in the process of finishing up the outside landscaping and patio.

Imagine pulling up to this beautiful, welcoming home at the end of a long day at work!

The kitchen is pretty well completed with cabinets and countertops installed. We just need to finish up the backsplash tile.

The custom bar is also nearly completed. We used the same materials as the kitchen to give nice flow to the difference spaces.

We also completed adding the ledger stone to the fireplace. The finished look is one stunning centerpiece to this open living space!

The deck is fast getting completed as well, with the railings left to install. We used two different kinds of wood for aesthetic purposes and added a fire pit in the center, sunken portion.

We also hooked up the homeowner’s hot tub. This deck will be prime for entertaining!

The bedrooms and bathrooms are coming together well. Here is a view of the master bedroom. Notice how the section of hardwood flooring gives the room a relaxing, spa-like feel.

Here is one of the kids’ sinks in the upstairs bathroom. To keep things fun, we selected blue cabinetry and speckled granite countertops.

The kids’ bathroom also got a bathtub designed to accommodate the unique layout of the room.

We anticipate that this house will be completed in just a couple weeks. Stay tuned for updates!

We recently shared how the Fatboy Construction crew had worked on the exterior of our American Lake home remodel by adding new cedar shingle siding and prepping for a deck remodel. But they’ve also been hard at work on the interior.

Check out these beautiful quarter sawn oak cabinets that have been installed in the home’s kitchen.

You might recall that last year we also installed quarter sawn oak cabinets at this custom construction home in Steilacoom. Quarter sawn oak is produced by cutting the lumber at a 90 degree angle, and is valued for its resulting tightly woven pattern and craftsmanship. The lumber cuts involve more time and yields less lumber than plain sawn oak. Therefore, it is also a more luxurious option for cabinetry.

To the right of the kitchen, we are adding a custom designed bar to suit the homeowner’s entertaining style. We have used the same quarter sawn oak cabinets to tie these spaces together.

A large island helps transition the kitchen into the rest of the open living space.

The cabinetry is also extended into the home’s main living area. These custom built-ins are not only elegant, but provide functional storage space. They flank the newly renovated fireplace.

We will also be adding this ledger stone to complete the fireplace’s final look.

Our house is quickly becoming a home! Stay tuned for further updates.

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Several months ago now, our American Lake property remodel was just starting to take shape. Here’s how it looked back in January:

And here’s how it looks today:

With the roofing complete, the Fatboy Construction team got to work on installing beautiful cedar shingle siding. This siding gives this home a rustic, craftsman feel. Cedar shingle siding, while costlier than other options, weathers beautifully and requires little maintenance. It also provides a distinctive look. Consider the difference from the “before” photo above!

When we started this project, the property had a detached carport. As you may recall, we removed that structure.

Then we constructed a fully enclosed garage. It received the same cedar shingle siding as the rest of the house. Here’s how the garage looks today:

We also constructed a custom breezeway that connects the garage to the home. The breezeway was built in tiers to beautifully accommodate the slope of the property.

Here is an inside view of the breezeway, approaching the house. The door will open to a children’s playroom.

We are pleased with the progress of this project! In our next post, we’ll share what we’re doing with the deck.