A dark, boxed-in Eberwhite kitchen became a crisp, open space within its existing layout: hanging cabinets removed, a larger island, a custom appliance pantry, white cabinetry, aqua subway tile and white-oak floors.

Trimming The House The trim is going up and there is a lot of trim in this house! Not only is it along the bottom of the walls, but around the door openings and on the ceiling as well. With the many unique features about the trim, it will be sure to bring a lot character and charm with it throughout the house. Custom Made Details Our carpenters custom built many elements within this remodel. One interesting feature is the wainscot trim detail in the threshold between the kitc

Staircase Dilemma The stairs were a unique project within our larger remodeling project. From our knowledge of the codes, we knew the existing staircase railing had to be modified. Staircase Solution This slight dilemma in the project encouraged our designers and builders to get creative. The existing staircase used a post and rail system, but the rail height was too low and not up to code. We removed the railing and balusters and cut the posts at about a foot from the ground

Tile Man While our tile man, Tim Egler, is a bit camera shy, his work is anything but. We have worked with him on many projects, all of which always turn out looking amazing! He does excellent work, making each tile job look perfect. Tile Type For this project, we are using a porcelain tile. Because porcelain tile is so dense, it can be used extensively in wet area, even outside. So it is perfect to line this shower! Even after a lot of wear, the color of the tile will remain

Brookhaven Cabinets We love using Brookhaven Cabinets in our projects! Not only are these cabinets great quality, but they come with a lifetime warranty. Brookhaven cabinetry carries a Lifetime Limited Warranty against defects of material or workmanship, so you can count on many years of enjoyment. Framed vs. Frameless Brookhaven cabinetry offers both contemporary frameless construction, with the door mounted directly to the cabinet case, and traditional framed construction,

New Floors We just installed all of the new oak flooring and tie-ins to the existing hardwood floors as well as completed all the sanding. These floors are one step away from being finished. However, finishing the floors are one of the last steps in completing a remodel. This is where floor protection comes in! Now we are able to keep the floors nice and safe while we finish the rest of the house. Protection To protect the floors, we use a cardboard roll called Builders Board

Drywall and the emotional response! What a difference! Drywall installation and finishing marks an important turning point in a remodeling project. It is a striking visual turning point from the “rough-in” stages to the start of the “finish” stages. The drywall sets the stage for the interior volume, natural light, and the finishes to come. In this regard, it's an exciting change. However, watching this change is as exciting as watching ice melt. Emotions After the board is h

What's in the wall is often more important than what's on it. Our approach with this project is a combination of blow-in cellulose at all new 2x6 wall conditions, and spray foam insulation at rim joists and existing exposed 2x4 walls. We are also utilizing a foam Ecoseal system behind the cellulose to eliminate air infiltration. This provides our clients with an optimum R-Value with the most cost effective approach.

The existing condition - which we knew about! If you like costly surprises during a remodeling project, then mechanical planning is not important at all. However, If you like your project to stay on budget, then a thorough study of the existing house is critical. By thorough, I mean understanding what's behind the walls, and the destination. This information is typically documented in "as-built drawings". By knowing the guts of the house, we can properly design, budget, and e

The framing stage represents the beginning of seeing "spatial change". This is always the test to make sure the design is as planned!

Building a new foundation for the small kitchen addition.

Getting ready to turn our designs into reality. Can't wait to see the finished product!

The existing kitchen and traditional eat-in nook with cabinets over peninsula. The peninsula features the ever popular hanging wall cabinets - which completely cut off the view and conversations between rooms. The new kitchen layout combines both spaces and creates a central island for gathering and casual eating. The existing dining room will now be the main room for all "table" dinners. This kitchen also features a small bump out addition to create the extra space that is n

We are excited to showcase this particular remodeling project on our "behind the scenes" blog! What is interesting about this project is the cumulative effect of making a lot of small changes. Our clients are a young and growing family, and wanted to make this house work for them - open, lively, and most importantly, functional! Also, we are updating the entire interior of the space. Check out our specific goals below and the existing floor plans. The goals of our clients are

Countertop installed and accent wall painted. This spacious half bath has a custom floating cabinet vanity and skylight.