Our clients came to HDR Remodeling shortly after purchasing their new home in Berkeley. The bathrooms were outdated and the kitchen didn’t function well. Peace of mind, quality, and craftsmanship were top priorities for them, as was a contractor that provided an in-house project management team to handle their remodel. Their goal: a complete remodel of the kitchen and two bathrooms while sticking within the existing footprint and general layout.

Our Design Team gave each space a traditional, timeless style in sync with the aesthetics of the rest of the home. The main stairway in the home pinched the access to the second floor. HDR Remodeling replaced a window with a French door, widening the opening to the stairs.

Unique to this project was the removal of the kitchen island, which is typically added to remodels for more workable space. However, we improved this workspace by reconfiguring the elements of the kitchen to incorporate more countertop space than the original layout.

Tile choices throughout the home added a twist to the classic aesthetic. Careful attention was paid to the patterned backsplash in the kitchen. The bathroom features a wall of blue hex cement tile with a sawtooth edge, adding an element of surprise and harmony with the wood vanity and brass hardware. Bold patterns in the tile selected for the master bathroom was inspired by the client’s memories of living in South Africa.