Friday, February 9, 2024

A Few Good Bathrooms

 25 years of living in a house

makes it a HOME.

But it's also a great time 

to redo the BATHROOMS!

So glad we got to update these FOUR!



THE MASTER

BEFORE:


AFTER:


We chose a classic white cabinet with a 
simple, gray accent line that really made them pop!



The weathered wood-look laminate planking
is such a beautiful, durable flooring. 



An existing pantry was replaced with 
a pantry cabinet, providing plenty of storage
and a seamless cabinet look.





Before:



After:



                                            All the little details... 

 











GUEST BATHROOM #1:

Before:



After:



Favorite details in this space:  

The gray-veining in the quartz, 
curvy, wood-frame mirrors,
Edison-bulb lighting,
the gray backsplash tile.






POWDER ROOM:

Before:


After:





GUEST BATHROOM #2:

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AFTER:













"It takes a heap o' livin' in a house
t' make it home" (Home by Edgar A. Guest)




Saturday, July 15, 2023

'58 Farmhouse

Eventually, everything needs an update,

     and this mid-century farmhouse had reached that point. 


BEFORE:             



AFTER:


Our clients raised their family in this home, 

and after 20 years of ownership and lots of living, 

they wanted a fresh space--

as empty-nesters, for entertaining, and 

tough enough to handle the next phase:  grandkids!


LET'S TAKE THE TOUR!

Vintage appliances (those turquoise ovens!!) 

and original cabinets were just plain worn out. 

Don't worry; they found a new home

in someone's Airbnb bunkhouse!

Demo-ing a space this old meant going all the way

down to the studs! Because-- all new electrical and plumbing.

That's a lot of dumpster space!


Slowly but surely, we got it done.




It's always exciting to see the new drywall--finally!



THE END RESULT:





BEFORE:


AFTER:



SOME OF OUR FAVORITE DETAILS:

It was important to our clients that the space

flowed, which required opening up this wall:


(kitchen side):


(Living room side):


So we installed a supporting beam:

(Ruger made sure we did it right!)


AFTER:


That fireplace stone is original to the house,

but was an unfortunate pink tone. 

It was a bold decision to paint it all, but 

we found the perfect gunmetal gray

to accentuate the space!


BEFORE:



AFTER:



BEFORE (this is a 2-sided fireplace!):



AFTER:



How cool is that entryway planter?!!



And this entryway clock--vintage 1958!




Back in the kitchen, 
new countertops and backsplash
to highlight that huge bay window:




AFTER:






And new cooktop and ovens:



An eat-in bar, which doubles as extra prep space:








And a large pantry/bar area for storage:


BEFORE:




AFTER:






A wider opening into the laundry area
helps the space flow:



Laundry, BEFORE:



AFTER:



Laundry Bathroom, BEFORE:




AFTER:



This super tiny bathroom had seen better days. 
By removing a closet, we were
able to provide more space and
better storage options.

BEFORE:



AFTER:






Tiny, cramped shower stall
with pink tile :)

BEFORE:




AFTER:



Best wishes to this couple as they
enjoy their fresh, new space 
and make many more happy
memories in their home!