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Kitchen/Dining Room BEFORE – the kitchen and dining room were closed off and dark. The ceiling was low adding to the dark room.
Kitchen BEFORE – The partition closed off the kitchen from the living space.
Living Room and Kitchen BEFORE – The kitcehn nook was only large enough for a table for 4 people. A more open concept kitchen is what they are wanting to achieve.
Kitchen AFTER – The elegant, gourmet kitchen with white shaker cabinets, extra large islandand Limestone counter tops offer the open concept feel the homeowners were looking for.
Kitchen AFTER – The beautiful, extra large island add function and versatility to the kitchen.
Raising the ceiling , adding a 35 foot steel support beam and new beams at the ceiling allows for so much more light in the Great Room.
Kitchen AFTER – Raising the ceiling , adding a 35 foot steel support beam and new beams at the ceiling allows for so much more light in the Great Room.
Kitchen AFTER
Kitchen AFTER – the kitchen is open to the Dining Room to make entertaining a breeze.
The custom hand etched tile on the backsplash adds a warm elegance to the Kitchen.
The custom made Hutch utilizes the old nook space and transforms it into a beautiful, functional area.
Dining Room AFTER
The Living Room AFTER
The Living Room is not open to the Kitchen making a wonderful entertaining space.
Entry AFTER
Laundry Room BEFORE
Utility Closet BEFORE
Laundry Room- AFTER – We removed the old laundry room to open up the hall way, and moved the air handler into the attic, and made the utility closet the new Laundry room. It really opened up the hall way and gave them a larger Laundry room.
Hall Bath BEFORE
Hall Bath BEFORE
Hall Bath AFTER – We removed and replaced the vanity and top with Caesarstone.
Hall Bath AFTER – This custom tile shower is a dream! The full length niche gives lots of room to store shower items.
Hall Bath AFTER – wonderful detail in the tile work
Master Bath BEFORE
Master Bath BEFORE
Master Bath BEFORE
Master Bath AFTER – The custom, painted vanities with Caesarstone tops provide a beautiful retreat.
Master Bath AFTER
Master Bath AFTER – The build in shelves in the Master tub provide lots of room for all those items needed for the ultimate relaxation!
Master Bath AFTER
Master Shower AFTER – Large walk in shower with custom tile work completes the wonderful retreat.
Master Shower AFTER – The custom hand etched tile in Master shower ads to the elegance of the Master Suite.
Master Bath AFTER – The windows in the shower allow for lots of natural light.
What a transformation! This complete over haul of the living space, bedrooms and baths has taken this Central Phoenix home to the next level! We raised the ceiling, added beams and tongue and groove, a gourmet kitchen with custom cabinetry and appliances, updated baths and laundry, laid new flooring and painted. It was a job that threw us some new challenges (a 35 foot steel support beam for one!) , but everything turned out beautifully!
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The cubbies system by the three kids rooms will help to keep them organized,
Built in desk and cubbies in custom finishes and wood tile on the floor.
The new door to the playroom area. This allow privacy for the kids while the adults are entertaining.
Custom hand scraped stain with glaze
Detail of the beautiful cabinets
The “guest closet” in the Office/guest bedroom
Beautiful beadboard backing and lots of hanging space for all the little ones things.
The Murphy bed closed
LED accent lighting within the shelving .
Murphy bed open with the LED lights in the cabinetry
Built in desk in the office
The office closet, lots of storage!
On-suite bath in the new 3rd bedroom
Walk-in shower with brick-set travertine tile and deco.
Beautiful on-suite bathroom
Bedroom 2 enlarged for more space
It’s complete! We added square footage to this Arcadia home to make a larger, more comfortable space for the family. By adding onto two of the existing bedrooms, reconfiguring the existing space and adding an on-suite bath we transformed the area into a cozy, organized space. We installed a beautiful built-in, custom desk and cubbies making the playroom functional for the children to study, read or just relax. We remodeled the existing office adding a built-in desk and a Murphy bed for guests. New windows, fresh paint throughout, closet systems and new flooring finished off the project creating a beautiful, fresh space for the family to enjoy.
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We have started another Addition/Remodel in Phoenix. The demo went very fast as did framing and we are heading into drywall very soon. On this project we are adding square footage and reconfiguring the kids wing to add a bedroom, playroom and bath.
AFTER Front Elevation – The window was enlarged and the door was moved to the right side of it to allow guests to flow naturally from the front to the back of the home when entering.
BEFORE Front Entry- Note the front door location and how dark it is
AFTER -New front door and location
AFTER Front Room – Book Cases and Closet removed from the front room. The closet was relocated to the hallway.
AFTER-Front Room – So light and airy. Book Cases and Closet removed from the front room. The closet was relocated to the hallway.
Kitchen Before -the old galley kitchen is dark and very closed off from the rest of the home
Kitchen Before
Living Room looking at Kitchen
Living Room looking at Kitchen and front entry
Kitchen After – AMAZING how light it is!
Kitchen After- Contemporary Makeover!
View from the other end – amazing what removing some walls can do.
AFTER -Living Room and Kitchen – Very comfortable living and entertaining space
Living Room Before – Only had windows and carpet.
Living Room looking at Fireplace Before
Old fireplace in need of some serious TLC
AFTER – We installed new floor ing throughout the home, refaced the fireplace and replaced all the windows and doors.
Back elevation and the Arizona room. NOtice the very small windows on the back of the home in the Lining Room.
Arizona Room Before
BEFORE – Inside the Arizona Room
AFTER Arizona Room- Beautiful! So much light!
It is being used as a wonderful , bright dining space
View of the Dining r with the gorgeous barn doors
AFTER Master Suite Addition complete with bedroom, bathoom, walk-in closet, Laundry room and office. We also enlarged and enclosed the garage.
Master Bedroom Addition
Beautiful barn doors to the Master Bathroom
Master Bathroom Vanity and Shower
Master Tub and Shower
AFTER Laundry Room addition
AFTER Powder Room with wood plank walls and pedestal sink
Fantastic Arcadia transition! This outdated, dark home has seen the light……