Renovation Process
Tsumiki House
Solid Wood Flooring
New solid wood flooring was installed, converting two 6-tatami rooms into a single space of approximately 26㎡.
Earthen Wall
The old tatami was recycled and repurposed as both structural aggregate and a decorative feature in the traditional earthen walls. Several different mixes of earthen plaster using clay, sand, straw fiber, lime and water were applied to create different finishes in the rooms.
Kitchen
I reused the existing kitchen sink and polished the stainless steel countertop. The cabinet doors were replaced with solid wood. I also installed melamine panels, removed the overhead cabinets, and built DIY worktops and shelving.
When I first started this project, I did not even know what length of nail to choose for the thickness of the boards and I had hardly ever handled an impact driver.
Through trial and error, I gained more knowledge and tools that enabled me to bring this project to life.
I set out to see for myself what it means to connect through making and I want to continue exploring where this small act might lead to.