This cottage-style home blends comfort, functionality, and style seamlessly, creating an ideal sanctuary for a single family. Its single-floor layout features a charming roof with wide overhangs, a concealed truss structure, and decorative mounts. A welcoming central porch, framed by tall, tapered columns and stained-glass windows, leads you inside. The formal living room, complete with a cozy fireplace, sets the stage for relaxation, while the adjoining dining area effortlessly connects to the kitchen for easy entertaining. Luxury meets practicality with amenities like a laundry area, mechanical zone, and a master suite boasting a spacious bathroom with a walk-in wardrobe and double vanity sink. Two additional bedrooms and a general-use toilet ensure comfort for everyone. Outside, a discreet two-car garage at the rear adds convenience without compromising aesthetics. An enclosed rear porch offers a serene space to unwind and take in the surrounding landscape. Despite its luxurious touches, this home remains cost-effective to build, making it an inviting retreat for modern living.

Case Study 8 Interior Painting Bridgewater, NJ The homeowner was looking to update the painting throughout their beautiful two-story colonial so they could enjoy it for some time while contemplating retirement and a move. Our amazing paint crew spruced up the interior with all new paint colors throughout. Sherwin-Williams is our paint of choice - we use the best materials for amazing results! Client Said: “Protech is a great professional group to work with. They did an excellent job on our home project. They started the job on the scheduled day and were very organized in their approach to it. One of the hardest, honest, politest crew of craftsmen we’ve ever had in our home. They even did some repairs for me on a previous home project, no questions asked. Their repair was perfect and with no additional costs to me. Their fees for our home updates were reasonable and very fair. I will not hesitate to use them again for any future home projects!” Jerry J. Bridgewater, NJ

Faux Wood Blinds Imagine the Possibilities with Faux Wood Transform any room with Graber Faux Wood Blinds, a sturdy, strong, and cost-effective way to decorate your home. Available styles: Lake Forest® Faux Wood Blinds An affordable alternative to wood, these enduring, easy-to-clean blinds are engineered to withstand moisture. Lake Forest Premium Faux Wood Blinds The perfect counterpart for the Graber Wood Blinds throughout your home, Lake Forest Premium Faux Wood Blinds coordinate beautifully in matching color and wood grain. Traditions® Composite Blinds Get the look you want with the strength and resilience you need. Composite blinds combine the extraordinary look of wood with extra durability, making them a perfect addition to high humidity areas such as kitchens, bathrooms, or laundry rooms. Where traditional wood blinds are not recommended, these perform beautifully. Wood Blinds Warmth and Beauty Used in furnishings for centuries from the most elegant carved filigrees to the simplest Shaker chairs, wood can embody any style. From rustic to ultramodern, wood can take on a variety of paint and stain colors, setting the tone for your living spaces and carrying an aesthetic theme from room to room. We start with the basics—superior materials and craftsmanship—so you can focus on the details that will make your Graber Traditions Wood Blinds the perfect addition to your home. Whether your home décor is traditional, contemporary, or eclectic, versatile Graber Traditions Wood Blinds can add warmth and beauty to your living spaces.

This roof was 10 yrs old with new plywood at the time of original install. The contractor at that time did not take the time to evaluate why the plywood was such bad shape and installed new plywood into the same condition that deteriorated the original plywood. During our initial evaluation we discovered the shingles were in great shape, but there was a lack of proper ventilation and not enough insulation in the attic. With this combination, there was a consistent presence of moisture due to condensation. Year after year this condensation destroys the glue of the plywood and the shingles and plywood can sag between the roof rafters. With the added weight of the moisture and 2-1/2' of snow, the roof rafters cracked. Increase cost of fuel needed to heat the home and the additional electrical usage to cool the home has now been reduced. Throw in the GAF Golden Pledge Warranty and they now have to best performing and protected roof for years to come.

This European-style single-family home exudes elegance with its ornate details and a blend of Victorian and Southern influences. A spacious covered porch greets visitors at the entrance, setting the tone for grandeur. The master bedroom is a luxurious retreat, complete with a lavish master bathroom featuring a separate bathtub and shower, double vanity sink, dressing corner, and walk-in closet layout. The kitchen is fully equipped with modern amenities, including a new kitchen island, butler's pantry, and eating bar. A cozy fireplace warms the living room, while a well-decorated formal dining room offers a touch of sophistication. All three bedrooms are tastefully appointed with unique amenities. Upstairs, a media room provides additional entertainment space. Outside, an outdoor kitchen and fireplace extend the living space from the master bedroom. A utility layout on the main floor adds convenience, and a three-car garage on the left side completes the layout. With its opulent features and cost-effective design, this home offers a memorable vacation experience for discerning customers.

The Murray small kitchen remodel demonstrated the immense potential of a small kitchen makeover. We started by stripping everything to the studs, enabling us to redesign the layout and make adjustments to the kitchen's overall flow. In the design layout, we closed off a doorway to allow more wall space for additional full custom cabinetry and appliances, enhancing the kitchen's functionality. We extended the counters and repositioned the refrigerator to improve the workspace and flow. The new island, highlighted with pendant lighting and set on stylish hardwood flooring, became the focal point, providing extra counter space and a gathering spot. Additional features like under-cabinet lighting, a touch-activated faucet, and a custom hood boosted the kitchen's overall appeal and practicality. Modern elements like the integrated speed oven in the island cabinetry, and the new hardwood flooring throughout, completed the transformation. The Murray kitchen remodel project successfully combined style and function, transforming a modest kitchen into a warm, inviting, and efficient space.

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/

AM9282 AURA DESCRIPTION: This stunning fixture has ribbons of Murano glass, with a crystal flashing finish, are individually suspended to form the globe of this pendant. Glass available in white, red, tea, orange and more. In a smooth or ribbed crystal. The lampshade is made of the finest Murano glass. Fine handmade spiral parts, from which the lampshade was made. With a magical return to the sixties. With the contribution of the best master glassmakers of Murano who handcraft this twined glass. The fixture Aura collection bring into the interior the atmosphere of luxury and elegance combine traditional Italian design with Nordic asceticism. SPECIFICATIONS: Shape: Pendant Size: 25” Wide x 23“ Height (Custom sizes are also available) Color: White, red, tea, ribbed crystal (Choose any color(s) you like as well at no additional cost) Material: Stainless Steel, High quality, Murano Glass Finish: Chrome (Custom finishes are available at no additional cost) Lights: 2 Light Max 40w UL, 110V, E12 incandescent bulbs Weight: 61lbs Assembly: Each piece comes with easy to understand assembly instructions for your convenience. Dimmer Switch Compatible: Optional Shipping: Free Door-To-Door Shipping Worldwide Rush Order: 3-4 Weeks; 15% added to total Regular Lead Time: 6-8 Weeks Warranty: 5 Years Full Coverage (includes replacement parts) SIZE OPTIONS: Size: Price: 18” Wide x 23“ Height $1,412.00 25” Wide x 23“ Height (as shown) $2,072.00 30” Wide x 28“ Height $2,673.00 35” Wide x 34“ Height $3,613.00 42” Wide x 40“ Height $4,917.00 48” Wide x 46“ Height $5,648.00 55” Wide x 52“ Height $7,610.00 66” Wide x 64“ Height $9,770.00 CUSTOM SIZES, FINISHES, COLORS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST

AM9282 AURA DESCRIPTION: This stunning fixture has ribbons of Murano glass, with a crystal flashing finish, are individually suspended to form the globe of this pendant. Glass available in white, red, tea, orange and more. In a smooth or ribbed crystal. The lampshade is made of the finest Murano glass. Fine handmade spiral parts, from which the lampshade was made. With a magical return to the sixties. With the contribution of the best master glassmakers of Murano who handcraft this twined glass. The fixture Aura collection bring into the interior the atmosphere of luxury and elegance combine traditional Italian design with Nordic asceticism. SPECIFICATIONS: Shape: Pendant Size: 25” Wide x 23“ Height (Custom sizes are also available) Color: White, red, tea, ribbed crystal (Choose any color(s) you like as well at no additional cost) Material: Stainless Steel, High quality, Murano Glass Finish: Chrome (Custom finishes are available at no additional cost) Lights: 2 Light Max 40w UL, 110V, E12 incandescent bulbs Weight: 61lbs Assembly: Each piece comes with easy to understand assembly instructions for your convenience. Dimmer Switch Compatible: Optional Shipping: Free Door-To-Door Shipping Worldwide Rush Order: 3-4 Weeks; 15% added to total Regular Lead Time: 6-8 Weeks Warranty: 5 Years Full Coverage (includes replacement parts) SIZE OPTIONS: Size: Price: 18” Wide x 23“ Height $1,412.00 25” Wide x 23“ Height (as shown) $2,072.00 30” Wide x 28“ Height $2,673.00 35” Wide x 34“ Height $3,613.00 42” Wide x 40“ Height $4,917.00 48” Wide x 46“ Height $5,648.00 55” Wide x 52“ Height $7,610.00 66” Wide x 64“ Height $9,770.00 CUSTOM SIZES, FINISHES, COLORS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST

To save money, we used an existing house design our builder had worked on previously and made changes to the layout to open up the space and maximize on our incredible lake views. The first thing we changed was to flip the kitchen layout and move the stove and hood to the side wall to make room for a window and some open shelving over a farmhouse sink. This allowed us to maximize the partial lake views on the south side of the house and saved money on additional custom cabinets. We also removed a smaller pantry that was closing off the open space between the kitchen and living room. Instead, we turned the corner of the kitchen into a much larger, walk-in pantry that also saved us a bit on granite costs and added a ton of storage. Granite: iCloud, leathered finish Island Cabinets: Medallion Appaloosa finish, Brookhill door style Perimeter Cabinets: Divinity Classic painted finish, Potters Mill door style beaded with wide cove top moldings Floors: Castle Combe Hardwood in Corsham Backsplash: Daltile Brickwork in Terrace Appliances: Bertazoni 36-inch all gas oven and range and coordinating appliances Paint Color: Revere Pewter by Benjamin Moore Trim: White Dove by Benjamin Moore Windows: Anderson 400 series with pine casings stained in minwax jacobean Pendants: Austin Allen & Company Kitchen Design: Home Again by Hancock Lumber Builder: Island Cove Building and Development Floating Shelves with Jute Rope custom designed and built by Rowe Station Woodworks of New Gloucester, Maine Decor by My Sister's Garage of Windham, Maine

RAINIER 1050 MODEL | ANDERSON ISLAND HOUSE Are you ready to start your project? We look forward to working with you on your next remodel or new custom built home, from the design process through construction and delivery. Book a service with us! Consultations, Property Research and Project Consultations, Permit Set, Pierce County Site Visit, Washington State Project Design Review. Indoor, outdoor, and all general construction contracting services! All other services, we have got you covered! DCS BUILT: https://dcsbuilt.com/contact-us Anderson Island, Vashon Island, Mcneil Island, Washington, Puget Sound, Key Peninsula, Gig Harbor, University Place, Lakewood, Steilacoom, Long Branch, Fort Lewis, Fox Island, Mcchord, Olympia, Shelton, Belfair, Pierce County, King County, Sumner, Puyallup, South Hill, Edgewood, Auburn, Enumclaw, Federal Way, Parkland, Graham, Spanaway, Eatonville, Covington, Elk Plain, Tacoma, Kent, Lakewood, Maple Valley, Des Moines, Auburn, Issaquah, New Castle, Tukwilla Interior, Kitchen, Drywall, Roof, Finishing Trim, Fixtures, Lighting, HVAC, Appliances, interior design, elevations, floor plan, permit plan, construction, remodel, bedroom, bathroom, hallway, addition, paint, laundry room, deck, tape, mud, floating deck, office, bathroom sink, window, roof, siding, contemporary, modern, dadu, adu, Detached Accessory Dwelling Unit

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/

THEME The overall theme for this space is a functional, family friendly escape where time spent together or alone is comfortable and exciting. The integration of the work space, clubhouse and family entertainment area creates an environment that brings the whole family together in projects, recreation and relaxation. Each element works harmoniously together blending the creative and functional into the perfect family escape. FOCUS The two-story clubhouse is the focal point of the large space and physically separates but blends the two distinct rooms. The clubhouse has an upper level loft overlooking the main room and a lower enclosed space with windows looking out into the playroom and work room. There was a financial focus for this creative space and the use of many Ikea products helped to keep the fabrication and build costs within budget. STORAGE Storage is abundant for this family on the walls, in the cabinets and even in the floor. The massive built in cabinets are home to the television and gaming consoles and the custom designed peg walls create additional shelving that can be continually transformed to accommodate new or shifting passions. The raised floor is the base for the clubhouse and fort but when pulled up, the flush mounted floor pieces reveal large open storage perfect for toys to be brushed into hiding. GROWTH The entire space is designed to be fun and you never outgrow fun. The clubhouse and loft will be a focus for these boys for years and the media area will draw the family to this space whether they are watching their favorite animated movie or newest adventure series. The adjoining workroom provides the perfect arts and crafts area with moving storage table and will be well suited for homework and science fair projects. SAFETY The desire to climb, jump, run, and swing is encouraged in this great space and the attention to detail ensures that they will be safe. From the strong cargo netting enclosing the upper level of the clubhouse to the added care taken with the lumber to ensure a soft clean feel without splintering and the extra wide borders in the flush mounted floor storage, this space is designed to provide this family with a fun and safe space.

This residential retreat on the Deschutes River near Maupin, Oregon is uniquely designed around a large central deck overlooking the river. Used for relaxation and entertainment, the deck is partially covered to function as an outdoor room. A large barn door can close off the deck for additional privacy, protection from the westerly winds and security. The deck space also separates the master suite from the great room for an enhanced sense of privacy and intimacy. By keeping square footage at a minimum and construction straight forward, the simple, cost-effective design met the client's tight budget constraints without compromising features. The shed roof design increases the sense of height of the interior space on the upper level, opening up dramatic easterly views toward the river and hills beyond. The great room combines the kitchen, dining and living room into an open, flexible floor plan. Two guest rooms, a guest bathroom, utility room, mud room and garage efficiently occupy the lower level of the structure. Located in the high-desert east of the Cascade Mountains, an area prone to range fires, this home is extremely fire-resistant. Features include a fireproof metal roof, concrete pavers instead of wood on the deck and fiber cement siding along the lower level.

Can you replace just a top of a bathroom vanity? If you would like to change the look of your bathroom, the new countertop can be installed. The cost of removing the old top and installing a new vanity top starts at $400 and goes as high as the cost of the material that you would choose. In most cases, the replacement of a vanity top can improve the look of a bathroom drastically and add additional value to a house. It is a relatively simple process and can be done in a short period of time. With more than 4,000 stone slabs and a warehouse for production on site the time of replacement of an existing vanity top, kitchen countertops or a matching stone table top is shorter since we can address any issue right then and there. For many years, the Architecture Stones team has been working on helping customers from the DC Metro Area with any desire regarding custom-made stone related products such as: shower thresholds, fireplace mantels, custom-made stone sinks, quartz kitchen countertops, marble tiles, shower wall stone slabs, granite table tops, and as it was mentioned above, quartz bathroom vanity tops. Any size, shape, thickness and color of a vanity top can be custom-made by our team at Architecture Stones shop in Rockville, MD.

Design Builders & Remodeling is a one stop shop operation. From the start, design solutions are strongly rooted in practical applications and experience. Project planning takes into account the realities of the construction process and mindful of your established budget. All the work is centralized in one firm reducing the chances of costly or time consuming surprises. A solid partnership with solid professionals to help you realize your dreams for a new or improved home. This classic Connecticut home was bought by a growing family. The house was in an ideal location but needed to be expanded. Design Builders & Remodeling almost doubled the square footage of the home. Creating a new sunny and spacious master bedroom, new guestroom, laundry room, garage, kids bathroom, expanded and renovated the kitchen, family room, and playroom. The upgrades and addition is seamlessly and thoughtfully integrated to the original footprint.

Joseph Eichler developed his moderately priced houses for the mass-market starting in 1949. His homes were designed using affordable materials and simple construction techniques. Nearly 70 years later these homes are in need of updating and remodeling an Eichler home today can become an imposing and costly project if you’re not careful. For this project the clients, who had undergone several previous house renovations, were determined to stick with an established budget from the beginning. Klopf Architecture helped them modernize their Eichler with a premium appearance on a reasonable budget. The clients challenged the Klopf team to create a design that had a high-end feel and nicely done while adhering to their budget. That meant not all of the initial project scope could be built. Like many other Eichler homes, the original floor plan did not meet the family’s needs leaving them feeling disconnected from one room to another. While an early goal was to expand the house into a carport and create a larger garage, it did not survive the contractor pricing phase of the project. The goals that did survive through to the end of the project included blurring some of the boundaries and opening up some of the spaces, making them more functional and creating a smoother flow in the house. The Klopf team joined the former separate kitchen and formal living room into one large space and shift the dining room where it is now connected to the kitchen. Klopf swapped the family room to the front alongside the living room, so the spaces feel more cohesive and are now better suited for family activities. The functional layout of the master bathroom was changed to include a large, curbless shower. Installing a complete IKEA kitchen including cabinets, countertops, appliances, light fixtures, and furnishings was key to staying within budget. Bath fixtures in this house are also exclusively IKEA. Klopf Architecture has designed many homes using IKEA products, which are quite compatible offering an affordable, contemporary take on Eichler homes. The clients saved additional money from the simplicity and availability of IKEA products and by orchestrating the orders and purchases themselves. Following each construction meeting, the clients would make a run to IKEA and purchase items, pick up needed spare parts, and bring them back right away to stay ahead of the contractor’s schedule and minimize the chance of delays and bottlenecks. Klopf balanced material selections by retaining some of the original woodwork and simply refinishing the mahogany paneling. They were able to retain the original windows and sliding doors which were still in good shape, avoiding some of the most costly replacement expenses. Additionally interior doors were simply refinished and the exterior siding cleaned up and repainted. Formerly dark interiors are now illuminated with new slimmer semi-recessed lighting eliminating the need for costly roof work. Attention to design details allowed the Klopf team to ensure the house ended up with a high quality feel. Key visual elements were strictly aligned and Klopf worked with the clients to select a unified materials palette throughout the spaces so the house flows seamlessly together. Aligning the tile layout with the trusses and keeping it level with the concrete slab outside allowed them to achieve a level of quality that may otherwise be missed. The clients were able to keep their budget on track by determining clear goals and making critical decisions upfront, choosing materials and furnishings wisely, working with the right design and construction teams in place and to a large part, their willingness to participate throughout the process. In the end the clients were much happier with their reconfigured Eichler home and Klopf Architecture managed to keep their remodeling costs to about $325/sf – a good amount below the average Bay Area Eichler remodel. Project Team: John Klopf, Angela Todorova, Sherry Tan Contractor: Keycon Construction Structural Engineer: Sezen & Moon Photography: Sabrina Huang Year Completed: 2020

RAINIER 1050 MODEL | ANDERSON ISLAND HOUSE Are you ready to start your project? We look forward to working with you on your next remodel or new custom built home, from the design process through construction and delivery. Book a service with us! Consultations, Property Research and Project Consultations, Permit Set, Pierce County Site Visit, Washington State Project Design Review. Indoor, outdoor, and all general construction contracting services! All other services, we have got you covered! DCS BUILT: https://dcsbuilt.com/contact-us Anderson Island, Vashon Island, Mcneil Island, Washington, Puget Sound, Key Peninsula, Gig Harbor, University Place, Lakewood, Steilacoom, Long Branch, Fort Lewis, Fox Island, Mcchord, Olympia, Shelton, Belfair, Pierce County, King County, Sumner, Puyallup, South Hill, Edgewood, Auburn, Enumclaw, Federal Way, Parkland, Graham, Spanaway, Eatonville, Covington, Elk Plain, Tacoma, Kent, Lakewood, Maple Valley, Des Moines, Auburn, Issaquah, New Castle, Tukwilla Interior, Kitchen, Drywall, Roof, Finishing Trim, Fixtures, Lighting, HVAC, Appliances, interior design, elevations, floor plan, permit plan, construction, remodel, bedroom, bathroom, hallway, addition, paint, laundry room, deck, tape, mud, floating deck, office, bathroom sink, window, roof, siding, contemporary, modern, dadu, adu, Detached Accessory Dwelling Unit

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.