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Our busy Silicon Valley clients asked us to convert their tight-quartered 1960’s ranch house to a gracious family home that would meet their long term needs. Ease of living was paramount, both in functionality and in ordered design.
The project was completed on a moderate budget.While retaining most of the structure of the existing house to avoid costly structural changes, we opened walls to improve the sight lines and flow of the house and bring in more light. We made small additions at the front and back bedrooms to gain space for the family and relatives. An existing underused patio area was improved with a simple outdoor kitchen and overhang to extend the living space to the outside. Costs were kept down with choices of modest materials.
Everything was made to be functional. Ample storage has been built into the right places. The details of the kitchen were carefully worked out to accommodate all the wishes of the various cooks in the family. The house is set up to be easy to keep clean. Acoustic walls separate living from bedroom spaces so adults can enjoy time together while children sleep. The outdoor kitchen has easy access to the indoor kitchen and the garage, and its setup promotes socializing while cooking outdoors.
A large part of the narrow back yard was previously unusable space due to a steep slope up to a neighbor’s higher fence. With a new retaining wall and some re-grading we took back more of the yard for the patio and play space on a new lawn.
The remodeled house is a mix of contemporary and traditional elements. Cool colors have a calming effect. Traditional items such as prairie style windows, trellis, mosaic tiles, and Shaker style cabinets, break down the scale in an otherwise streamlined, contemporary design. A new gabled roof with a broad arch at the front of the house marks the entry and resolves a challenging form where the central entry is set back from walls on both sides.
Photography: Kurt Manley
https://saikleyarchitects.com/portfolio/modern-ranch/

Lisa Pennington lives in the country as a homeschooling mom of 9, and is the queen of home decor tricks that cost practically nothing. We were thrilled to help outfit her 95 year old farmhouse with Norman Woodlore Plantation Shutters. She has created a home that's not only stylish, but uses space efficiently for a 12 person family to live together comfortably.
Read more about Lisa's family and decorating adventures on her blog, The Pennington Point: http://thepenningtonpoint.com/

The overall goal of this project was to build a house that was congruent with Fairhope's traditional cottage-style designs and was structurally certified to withstand a Category 5 Hurricane. The owners also wanted to incorporate the most energy efficient HVAC, lighting and appliances available in order to have a truly energy efficient home. In addition to the reclaimed pine from the lot, the floors throughout the house and upstairs garage apartment are 1850 heart pine reclaimed from beams from a Kentucky textile mill and were milled locally. The finished home has exceeded the design and energy efficiency goals. The 3200 sq. ft. home averages less than $100 per month in electricity costs. In addition, the home and garage have a 20KW GE natural gas generator that provides full operation in the event of any power outage.
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Laminate is a durable floor that offers photorealistic images and grain patterns to provide the look of hardwood floors and other premium materials such as slate and stone at a much more affordable cost. They resist dents better than hardwood flooring and are well suited to any area of the home except for wet areas such as full bathrooms.
Laminate is made from four layers: a clear top layer infused with aluminum oxide to resist scratching and wear; a design layer, which features a photographic image of real wood flooring; a core, which gives the laminate its strength and structure; and a backing layer that provides additional support and stability.
Laminate floors differ in three basic ways: thickness, warranties, and wear ratings.

In addition to the many built in benefits of FULL ICF construction (year round comfort, energy efficiency, storm and pest resistance, peace and quiet to name a few) this open concept FULL ICF home features a split bedroom design, first-floor laundry, master suite with walk-in closet and double vanities; a full basement with pre-plumbed bath and two egress windows for future expansion, and an attached three car garage with additional rear overhead door for easier access to your lawn equipment.

Lastly, the complete set-in-garden look includes river rock along with additional colorful plants. Note: In this close up shot of the installation, you can see Bullfrog Spas’ interchangeable massage seats/jets called JetPaks — well known for providing some of the best massages available in a portable spa.

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Columbus, OH
Structural Remodeling
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In Minnesota, there are probably 5 days out of the year that are idyllic for sitting outside on your uncovered deck, in the direct sun, where you won’t suffer from heat exhaustion or blood loss from mosquitos in short order.
“So, you’ve got this beautifully manicured backyard to enjoy and no way to really enjoy it at your convenience,” recalls project manager Ben Murphy. “That’s what really drove this project.”
In any remodel the biggest question is always why? Why are we doing this project? What pain are we trying to make go away or a problem to solve? In this case, the homeowners wanted to dramatically extend their outdoor living enjoyment and do so without the cost of a 4-season porch addition.
“Our solution was a relatively new product called Sunspace, that takes those 5 good days on the deck and turns them into 9 months or so of comfortable living,” explains Murphy, “And for probably 25% less in cost and a traditional four season porch.”

Master bathroom 1: full house remodel with 1st and 2nd story room addition: we added approximately 100sf to the back of the house to accommodate an extra-large steam shower and a two-sided fireplace. This high end bathroom features Graff plumbing faucets and valves, Hydro System- Daniela bath tub, New Ravenna Mosaic tile, Carrera marble tile, Neolith counter, and large format gray porcelain tile.
Features: Milgard-Wood Clad Ultra Series windows, Neolith counters, Valor fireplace, Graff faucets, Hydro System tub, New Ravenna tile, Carrera Marble tile

Perfect for a hallway, basement or den, Globe Electric's Ellington Flush Mount Ceiling Light is a great addition to any space. Energy Star certified with an integrated LED, this flush mount will ensure you will not have to change your fixture for 45 years and will save you $396 in energy costs over the lifetime of the light! An ultra slim design mixes with a contemporary finish to keeps it close to the ceiling and always in style. Fully dimmable, you can control the amount of light you have at any given time to create the perfect atmosphere for any situation. Includes a 5 year manufacturer's limited warranty so you can enjoy your light for years to come.

Rear exterior of the house after the renovation & addition.
Construction by RisherMartin Fine Homes
Interior Design by Alison Mountain Interior Design
Landscape by David Wilson Garden Design
Photography by Andrea Calo

Even with the addition of a pantry and deep cabinet overhead, the kitchen is roomier with a counter depth side-by-side refrigerator and microwave cabinet.
The basement stairwell is sandwiched between the refrigerator wall and the living space behind. After considering the cost and requirements of the building codes, and the potential loss of a large closet in the same space, we decided to leave the wall intact rather than open it all up into the popular open plan style.

A new staircase allowed for a more formal vestibule, providing shelter from the rest of the open concept space. Exposed brick on the party wall adds texture and character to the otherwise new finishes. Turning the stair with a landing allows for the creation of a front closet for coats and boots.

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Columbus, OH
Hope Restoration & General Contracting
Columbus Design-Build, Kitchen & Bath Remodeling, Historic Renovations

The homeowner of this old, detached garage wanted to create a functional living space with a kitchen, bathroom and second-story bedroom, while still maintaining a functional garage space. We salvaged hickory wood for the floors and built custom fir cabinets in the kitchen with patchwork tile backsplash and energy efficient appliances. As a historical home but without historical requirements, we had fun blending era-specific elements like traditional wood windows, French doors, and wood garage doors with modern elements like solar panels on the roof and accent lighting in the stair risers. In preparation for the next phase of construction (a full kitchen remodel and addition to the main house), we connected the plumbing between the main house and carriage house to make the project more cost-effective. We also built a new gate with custom stonework to match the trellis, expanded the patio between the main house and garage, and installed a gas fire pit to seamlessly tie the structures together and provide a year-round outdoor living space.

Why live in a home you don't absolutely love? We find that most of our clients had previously loved their home, but over time their needs changed or their home's had fallen into disrepair. They didn't want to leave the place they've called home for so long, but they didn't know if they could transform their residence into their dream home again. Custom Built is here to help with a clean remodeling system. Some places just need a face lift. Maybe it's your bathroom. Maybe it's your living room. Is your kitchen a bit outdated? Ask about our 'Three Day Kitchen' remodeling option.

In addition to the many built in benefits of FULL ICF construction (year round comfort, energy efficiency, storm and pest resistance, peace and quiet to name a few) this open concept FULL ICF home features a split bedroom design, first-floor laundry, master suite with walk-in closet and double vanities; a full basement with pre-plumbed bath and two egress windows for future expansion, and an attached three car garage with additional rear overhead door for easier access to your lawn equipment.

In addition to the many built in benefits of FULL ICF construction (year round comfort, energy efficiency, storm and pest resistance, peace and quiet to name a few) this open concept FULL ICF home features a split bedroom design, first-floor laundry, master suite with walk-in closet and double vanities; a full basement with pre-plumbed bath and two egress windows for future expansion, and an attached three car garage with additional rear overhead door for easier access to your lawn equipment.

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Delaware, OH
Buckeye Basements, Inc.
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In addition to the many built in benefits of FULL ICF construction (year round comfort, energy efficiency, storm and pest resistance, peace and quiet to name a few) this open concept FULL ICF home features a split bedroom design, first-floor laundry, master suite with walk-in closet and double vanities; a full basement with pre-plumbed bath and two egress windows for future expansion, and an attached three car garage with additional rear overhead door for easier access to your lawn equipment.

Patricia Lee, Tailorly Home LLC
Fireplace Removal by https://www.theoneoffshop.net

Even with the addition of a pantry and deep cabinet overhead, the kitchen is roomier with a counter depth side-by-side refrigerator and microwave cabinet.
The basement stairwell is between the refrigerator sandwiched between it and the living space behind. After considering the cost and requirements of the building codes, and the potential loss of a large closet in the same space, we decided to leave the wall intact rather than open it all up into the popular open plan style.
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