Case Study: Full Townhome Remodel in Paducah, KY — Kitchen, Gas Line, Built-Ins, Roof & Siding
When a longtime Paducah homeowner decided it was time to transform their townhome from dated to dialed-in, they called Ryan Morreau. The scope was comprehensive: a full kitchen gut-and-rebuild, new gas line installation for a gas range and cooktop, updated lighting throughout, a custom primary suite with built-in cabinetry, a refreshed primary bath, and a full exterior envelope replacement — new roof and new siding. The result is a home that feels entirely new — inside and out — without moving.
The Challenge: Coordinating Multiple Trades in a Lived-In Home
Townhome remodels present a specific challenge that standalone homes don't: tight quarters, shared walls, and a homeowner who often needs to remain partially in the space during construction. This project required careful sequencing — rough-in work (gas line, electrical) had to be completed before cabinetry, which had to be set before countertops, which had to be in before appliances. Exterior work (roof and siding) was scheduled as a discrete phase to avoid weather exposure during interior finish work.
Ryan managed the full trade sequence personally, coordinating the plumber (gas line rough-in), electrician (new lighting circuits and panel work), cabinet fabricator (custom kitchen and bedroom built-ins), countertop installer, finish carpenter, roofing crew, and siding installer — all without a single rescheduled delivery or idle day on site.
The Kitchen: Custom Cabinets, Gas Line, and a Farmhouse Sink
The kitchen was the centerpiece of the project. The existing layout was functional but uninspired — laminate counters, builder-grade cabinets, and no gas service. The homeowner wanted a professional-grade cooking environment with custom storage.
What was done:
- Full demo of existing kitchen cabinets and countertops
- New gas line run from the meter to the kitchen — permitted, inspected, and pressure-tested
- Custom cabinet installation: sage-toned shaker doors, soft-close hardware, pull-out drawers throughout
- Quartz countertops with an undermount farmhouse sink
- New pendant and recessed lighting on dimmer circuits
- Stainless appliance package including gas range, over-range microwave, and dishwasher
The result is a galley-style kitchen that punches well above its square footage — efficient, clean, and built to last.
The Primary Suite: Built-Ins That Earn Their Keep
The primary bedroom had one job: become a retreat. The client wanted built-in cabinetry above the bed — a headboard-integrated storage wall that eliminated the need for a separate dresser and created a hotel-suite feel without the hotel price tag.
Custom upper cabinets were fabricated to match the kitchen's sage palette, installed with recessed lighting above, and finished with the same hardware profile for visual continuity across the home. The result is a bedroom that feels intentional, not assembled.
The Primary Bath: Vanity, Marble, and Tile
The primary bath received a full vanity replacement: a custom double-vanity with marble countertop, brushed nickel hardware, and a framed mirror that fills the wall. New tile flooring replaced the original vinyl, and updated lighting replaced the builder-grade bar fixture.
No structural changes — just a complete cosmetic transformation that makes the room feel like it belongs in a different home.
The Living Areas: Lighting and Flow
New recessed lighting was installed throughout the main living areas, replacing dated fixtures and dramatically improving the ambiance of the open-plan living, dining, and kitchen space. The staircase railing was refinished, and the hardwood floors were protected throughout construction and refinished at project close.
The Exterior: New Roof and New Siding
While the interior transformation was underway, the exterior envelope was addressed in full. The original roof had reached end of service life, and the siding was showing its age — faded, damaged in sections, and no longer performing as intended.
What was done:
- Full tear-off and replacement of the roof system — new decking where needed, new underlayment, architectural shingles
- Complete siding replacement: new material throughout, properly flashed and sealed at all penetrations and trim transitions
- All exterior work permitted and inspected
The exterior work was sequenced to close before interior finish trades moved in — protecting the investment inside and delivering a home that looks as good from the street as it does from the kitchen.
Project Summary
| Scope Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Kitchen | Full gut, custom cabinets, quartz counters, farmhouse sink |
| Gas Line | New gas service to kitchen — permitted and inspected |
| Appliances | Gas range, microwave, dishwasher |
| Lighting | New recessed and pendant lighting throughout |
| Primary Suite | Custom built-in cabinetry above bed |
| Primary Bath | New vanity, marble countertop, tile floor |
| Living Areas | Recessed lighting, staircase refinish |
| Roof | Full tear-off and replacement, architectural shingles |
| Siding | Complete exterior siding replacement |
What This Project Demonstrates
This townhome remodel is a good example of what MCM does well in the remodeling lane: multi-trade coordination, custom millwork, exterior envelope work, and a finished product that looks like it was always meant to be there. The homeowner did not want a contractor who would hand off to subs and check in on Fridays. They wanted someone who understood the whole project — and could keep it moving.
That is the model. One point of contact. Full accountability. No surprises.
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