The homeowner built a 3-story cabinet at the staircase and 'embedded' a maple handrail into a space carved out of the back of the cabinetry. The stairs are hickory.
-Construction by American Contracting
-Photos by Marco Valencia
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featuring the homeowners' baby grand piano.
"Each unique room has a sense of separation, yet there's an open floor plan", explains Andy Schrader, president of Schrader & Companies, the builder behind this masterpiece.
The home features four bedrooms and five baths, including a stunning master suite
The homeowners wanted a modern, contemporary, yet warm feel for a new Master Bath. The Bathroom and the Closet were gutted. A more spacious design and dramatic view was achieved by relocating the fixtures and cabinets as well as moving the closet wall. The visual warmth was achieved through the use
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contractor and homeowners
worked as a team to create
more space while staying true to the
original character of this 1925 Spanish
Colonial home in Arlington, Virginia
Photos by G. Hadley
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The homeowners have filled this space with books and photos that make the it more than just the area at the top of the stairs but a family gallery, sitting room, and landing in one. What you can't see is the secret closet behind one of the sections of shelving. We wanted to take advantage of every