Pravin Bakrania

Home Improvement Professionals , Architects & Building Designers , Accessory Dwelling Units , Home Remodeling , Home Additions , Universal Design , Basement Remodeling
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Bakrania/Prasad Residence (Remodel)

This 60s home was gutted and completely remodeled in 2015.
Project Year: 2015
Project Cost: $100,001 - $150,000
Country: United States
Zip Code: 94044
Pacifica is a coastal city south of San Francisco. Homes here were built in early sixties. Second story was added to the typical 900 SF 3 bedroom home in later years. Interior was totallu gutted and remodeled in 2015..
Bakrania/Prasad Residence
Before - Old main door had no aesthetic definition. Screen door was removed. Coachman light fixture was replaced. See next photo
Bakrania/Prasad Residence
After - The boxed out surround was added around front door to give it a focus. Sconces were add for balance. The wave plant-on panels made the door special.
Bakrania/Prasad Residence
Small living dining room was turned into one living room by shifting opening to hall from middle of the room to one end.. 12x12 ceiling tiles were removed along with drywall to exposed original beamed ceiling.
Bakrania/Prasad Residence
BEFORE - In the previous addition this kitchen was used as a hallway from old living room to new family room. In the new remodel, it was turned into hallway with storage on the right side and open area on the left.
Bakrania/Prasad Residence
AFTER - Old kitchen was turned into hallway. Walls and accordion doors on each end of kitchen were removed which opened up the spaces...........
Bakrania/Prasad Residence
BEFORE - Home bar was removed and new kitchen was added in it's place.
Bakrania/Prasad Residence
Bakrania/Prasad Residence (Remodel)
AFTER - 8' Ceilings were a norm in 60s. To create a higher ceiling, the floor joists of second story were exposed. Grid was created by adding cross members. It resulted in a beautiful coffered ceiling. Kitchen was relocated from hallway to this room. This IKEA kitchen is a part of a room that has...
Bakrania/Prasad Residence
BEFORE - This added room was used as a game room. Bar from the left side was replaced with new kitchen so that it can afford ocean views. The ceiling drywall was opened up and floor joists were wrapped in wood to increase ceiling height. See next picture.
Bakrania/Prasad Residence
AFTER - Feeling of increased ceiling height was achieved by removing drywall and wrapping existing floor joists. This technique works when there are no wiring, ducts or pipes exist in the floor above. This particular home had A/C ducts in the floor.
Bakrania/Prasad Residence (Remodel)
A backdrop is a must at dining area. It creates a visual focal point.
Bakrania/Prasad Residence (Remodel)
Where this wall was built, there used to be side of an open stair and railing. The wall hid the stair and defined the room. Pop-outs in the side and top created the niche. Server sits in the recessed niche.
Bakrania/Prasad Residence (Remodel)
One way to enhance an old flush door is to plant-on a 3d panel with a border.
Bakrania/Prasad Residence (Remodel)