Constructed in 1920, the project in Westchester, N.Y., was beyond outdated, it was a constant headache for the clients.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,…
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Remodel 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…
Read MoreRemodel of the Week: Sweeten
Sweeten renovated a nearly 100-year-old English house in Bronxville, N.Y., turning an outdated and awkward layout into a modern haven. The classic English Tudor home was transformed with an open-concept kitchen, a custom mudroom and thoughtfully updated bathrooms. Creating an open layout on the first floor involved eliminating the wall between the dining room and kitchen. The new open-concept kitchen included a large center island for entertaining, providing an anchor between the dining space and the cooking area. The quartz marble design for the countertops contrasted with the custom wood…
Read MoreRemodel of the Week: Aptitude Design & Build
Aptitude Design & Build took on a never-renovated 1985 house in St. Charles, Miss. The project’s priorities were functionality, low maintenance and long-term livability. The project scope included two phases of renovations. The first in the kitchen, half bath and throughout the lower level. Matt Mierek grew Aptitude Design & Build from a side construction jobs with constant demand for his expertise. He began to take the business as his full time venture with the ethos of, “What would I do if this were my house?” The company quickly scaled…
Read MoreRemodel of the Week: Trina Turk
Fashion designer-turned-builder Trina Turk added her own flare to a 1963 home renovation in Palm Springs, Calif. High in the Cahuilla Hills sat a home with peeling wallpaper in dull metallics, chipped tiles and flaking flocked patterns. The Soleil House was Turk’s first solo renovation project. The glass walls, asymmetrical pool and the home’s indoor-outdoor relationship felt classically midcentury; all aspects Turk wanted to preserve in the renovation. “I could tell what this house could look like, and what it could be, as soon as I walked in,” said Turk. …
Read MoreRemodel of the week: Jenny O’Leary
Architect and designer Jenny O’Leary transformed a kitchen inside a late-1800s brownstone in Carroll Gardens in Brooklyn, N.Y., into a modern, functional space while still preserving historical charm. The challenge was more than updating and preserving an old house, but designing a kitchen a couple could comfortably share on the daily. Another challenge was the fact that O’Leary’s clients had two opposing design styles. While one liked darker tones and strong lines, the other preferred softer elements. O’Leary aimed to renovate the kitchen to feel classic and calm for each…
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