Aaron Gordon Construction, Inc. transformed a 1,200-square-foot row house in San Francisco, Calif., into a three-story, contemporary home. The company began a full rebuild, which began with excavating 10 feet below grade to create a new sub-grade garage and expanded footprint. The interior was fully reimagined to recalibrate light, structure and flow. Steel bi-fold doors, a rooftop hot tub off the primary suite and a rope floor in the kids’ room mark moments where heavy construction meets craft and play. Read More Photo Credit: Aaron Gordon Construction, Inc.
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Remodel of the Week: Sweeney Design
Sweeney Design took an outdated kitchen and gave it an elegant, blue makeover in this whole-house remodel in Madison, Wis. The kitchen was the primary focus of the project, since its awkward layout limited the homeowner’s ability to host gatherings. The builder reimagined the space with both functionality and aesthetics in mind. The builder added a spacious new island, making meal preparation and entertaining easier. Cabinetry, painted in a dark, blackened blue, was paired with granite countertops for an elevated look. The tile backsplash was accented with an arabesque-style pattern…
Read MoreRemodel of the Week: Cook Construction
Collaborating with Tineke Triggs and Martin Newman Office, Cook Construction reimagined a 1906 Victorian into a contemporary family home that balances historic character with modern function. Perched on a quiet street in San Francisco’s Cow Hollow neighborhood in California, the classic painted lady design was thoughtfully restored and expanded into a bright, livable space designed for today’s lifestyle. Cook Construction transformed the tall, narrow footprint into a gracious home with a grander kitchen and family room, a reinvented master suite and a highly functional lower level complete with a laundry…
Read MoreRemodel of the Week: Larkspur Builders
In this complete renovation of a 1906 San Francisco, Calif., kitchen, Larkspur Builders collaborated closely with both the client and interior designer Chantal Lamberto to create a space that is both timeless and highly functional. The goal was to modernize a dated layout while preserving the home’s architectural character. With a compact footprint and 11-foot ceilings, the project’s design required careful proportioning. Custom white oak cabinetry, handmade tile and period-inspired lighting created a warm and balanced ambiance. Floor-to-ceiling tile and flush cabinet faces necessitated precise coordination. Read More Photo Credit:…
Read MoreRemodel of the week: 1920s Westchester kitchen
Constructed in 1920, the project in Westchester, N.Y., was beyond outdated, it was a constant headache for the clients. The 2,300-square-foot home was in need of renovation when it was first purchased by the clients, 14 years before any remodeling work actually began. Finally taking the leap of faith, the homeowner and architect Brian McFarland reached out to Sweeten. Serving as the architect for the project, McFarland sourced many of the elements of the projects himself. The kitchen is now a contemporary and clean oasis. McFarland noted the original tiles,…
Read MoreRemodel of the week: Historic Eichler
In Thousand Oaks, Calif., et sal interiors took on a whole home renovation of a historic Eichler. The project was last touched in 1964, nearly every system was in need of repair from a disintegrating kitchen to an overgrown landscape. However, between the cracks, the team at et sal interiors saw the original beauty of the home. The style of the home Eichler, comes from Joseph Eichler, the iconic mid-century modern developer in California between 1949 and 1966. The team at et sal interiors decided to preserve as much of…
Read MoreRemodel of the week: J.S. Brown & Co.
J.S. Brown & Co. a design-build remodeling firm established in 1978 completed a whole home remodel and addition in Grandview Heights, Ohio. This project included a lengthy punch list including opening the floor plan and updating to modern amenities. This project truly started from the ground up with new foundation and structural framing to support the addition, all while preserving the home’s original charm. The project team then was able to reconfiguring walls to enable an open-concept layout, allowing for more seamless movement and entertainment. The kitchen saw contemporary upgrades…
Read MoreRemodel of the Week: Alex Yeske Interiors
Alex Yeske Interiors renovated a 1939 Californian Home and gave it new life with a layered, English-inspired glow. The goal was to preserve the home’s historic charm while introducing British-inspired layers, soft lighting and a calm, garden-led palette. “We wanted our work to feel like it had both always been there and could stand the test of time for many years to come,” said Yeske. Completed in just over eight months, the most transformative decision in the project was also the simplest, by removing almost all overhead lighting. In the…
Read MoreRemodel of the Week: Laquita Tate Interiors
Designer Laquita Tate of Laquita Tate Interiors focused on refining what already worked in the space; introducing contrast and texture and creating two distinct vanity moments that reflect both function and individuality in this primary bathroom renovation. Focusing on strategic upgrades, the goal was to enhance the bones of the space while allowing character, materials and craftsmanship to do the heavy lifting. Swapping out stark white walls for a warm cream paint color added softness, depth, and warmth, which is an important contrast in a space filled with bold patterns,…
Read MoreRemodel of the Week: Steve Gray Renovations
Steve Gray Renovations’ clients found a lot that they were absolutely in love with, but the 1950s Sears Home that came with it was not quite what they envisioned. Its original footprint was 1800 square feet, with a small, walk-out basement. The beautiful 3 1/2 acre lot in Zionsville, Ind. offered good schools, a great community and a tranquil, tree-filled setting for a dream home opportunity. The renovation company worked with conceptual designer Gary Nance to re-envision the original home’s foundation and incorporate it into a home renovation plan that would…
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