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Stylish Storage

2011-07-19T21:18:20Z

Storage doesn't necessarily mean a dark closet with contents that spill out when the door is open. If you have a closet that is currently being underutilized think out side the box... maybe it can become an open shelving unit for books, a display case for treasures or trophies, a minibar with an undercounter wine refrigerator and shelves for glasses above, a centralized location for your sound system, a desk with open or closed shelving, a lit niche for your favorite piece of art with a small cabinet beneth... there are a multitute of options. Not only will you make better use of the space but you will also have created a visually appealing addition to your home. Often times the space takes on a more organized, dual role as storage and display. The pictures show two closets that have been reimagined. The first was an oversized closet that had a standard door on it that the homeowner didn't feel complimeted the rest of her bathroom; we created doors that imitate the look of an armoire providing her with lots of storage hidden behind the beautiful doors. The next picture is of a desk that we installed in a standard closet space. With the door removed we installed a recessed desk with shelving providing the occupant of the room with two filing drawers as well as a place to displacy pictures and store books. A very useful addition to this college students room.

Small bathrooms

2011-04-26T21:55:12Z

Remodeling your small bathroom

Even a small, outdated bathroom can be remodeled to appear roomier and more organized, without moving walls. This bathroom is the smallest a bathroom can be and still contain a vanity, toilet and shower and contains very little storage. We decided to select a neutral tile that we liked and used it throughout the entire room; for the floor, wainscoting and shower. The single neutral color is not only warm and relaxing, but it makes the room appear bigger since there is nothing to break up the lines of the room. Three shelves in the upper cabinet over the toilet offer storage without taking up room or getting in the way.

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After

Timing is everything

2011-04-08T17:33:56Z

With the construction business at a snails pace it isn't a bad time to reconsider that remodel job. Due to the slow down, remodeling projects are easier to schedule and quicker to complete. With subcontractor workloads down they tend to be more responsive and attentive, which equates to more quality in a shorter time frame. Scheduling is key to running an efficient remodel project; keeping subcontractors from piling up on each other and allowing them the time and space to complete their work helps you stick to project goals and maintain quality.

Additionally, projects that require permitting through the city are being processed more quickly due to reduced demands on the city planning & developemnt departments. We can help you with your project, big or small, by getting the drawings done and approved, setting up a schedule that will meet your goals and running an efficient, organized project. Experienced supervision is the cornerstone to our company, it allows us to address all of your building and remodeling needs.

What stays, what goes?

2010-07-14T23:31:49Z

What is the purpose of your remodel? Is it to add square footage, rearrange existing square footage, or merely make some cosmetic changes by updating materials? In this house the main rooms, the living room, family room, dining room and kitchen are all small, separate rooms that lack flow or cohesiveness. We decided that the best way to make the house feel bigger without actually adding square footage was to open these rooms up to each other and create a "great room" that would include the kitchen and eating areas and open up to the main living area. This involved removing a bearing wall and replacing the wall with a beam that is structurally capable of handling the roof load. In the pictures you can see the rooms before the wall was removed; the kitchen is small and stuck in a corner, the eating area awkward and the living room cut off from everything. Once the wall is removed the room becomes an open palate in which to organize the kitchen, eating and living areas.

Demolition

2010-05-18T17:33:28Z

The flooring comes out first. Often in older homes the flooring is removed to reveal colored concrete floors, common to houses built in the 50's or wood floors in homes older than that. Sometimes concrete and wood floors can be refurbished beautifully. In this home the den only was covered in parque wood flooring that leaves the concrete too compromised to refurbish. Next the appliances come out and if they're in good enough shape will be donated to local charities.

Our Current Project

2008-07-17T20:37:43Z

In Sarah Susanka’s book, “Not So Big House,” she reminds us that quality over quantity is especially important in home design. Here in the valley, there are hundreds of small tract homes built in the 50’s and 60’s with great bones that when updated can become the home of your dreams. Watch the progress of our latest project as we transform a 1,400 square foot block home in a charming neighborhood in Scottsdale into a warm, wonderful home where the living area is the focus.