Example of a cottage brick floor eat-in kitchen design in Houston with shaker cabinets, gray cabinets, multicolored backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Lower level cabana with courtyard door shut. Photography by Lucas Henning.
Small minimalist open concept concrete floor and beige floor family room photo in Seattle with beige walls and a media wall

Kitchen Catastrophe - Designed around a set of steps that was hardly used .. This Chatham NJ home has all the charm of a doll house. The kitchen was awkward to say the least non-functional would be an understatement. The plan was to remove the steps which are steep and seldom used. This will make way for a great kitchen with plenty of storage and work space. The out-cove will have an exterior door way created and Segway from kitchen to the backyard. See the before photos and job & in progress on our facebook page Julie Blackstock Photography

Come see our new line of Luxury Vinyl Flooring resilient, durable floors that stand up to real life. Whether dealing with messy pets, rambunctious kids or even catastrophic plumbing failures, our 100% waterproof core, resilient vinyl and a protective wear layer will keep your floor looking good for the life of your home. So naturally, all our floors come with a limited lifetime residential warranty. What’s the point of having a look that lasts if you don’t love the look in the first place? That’s why we offer the widest variety of authentic wood and stone look planks and tiles. For every new style we introduce, dozens are rejected. We’ve always trusted our experience, taste and instincts — and so far they haven’t let us down. Life in general, and home improvement projects in particular, can be tricky. That’s why simplicity is engineered into our floors, and our flooring experience. Our Floors can be easily installed over existing floors with no glue or underlayment. We want to make your entire flooring experience a happy one.

Mid-sized gray two-story brick exterior home idea in Cincinnati with a gambrel roof

Mid-sized white two-story brick exterior home idea in Cincinnati with a gambrel roof

Mid-sized red one-story brick exterior home idea in Cincinnati with a gambrel roof

Inspiration for a mid-sized red two-story brick exterior home remodel in Cincinnati with a gambrel roof

Inspiration for a mid-sized red one-story brick exterior home remodel in Cincinnati with a gambrel roof

Pantani and Sons specializes in shoreline storm repair. This home suffered catastrophic damage from Superstorm sandy in the fall of 2012. Upon reconstruction, this home now stands as a beautiful beachfront cottage on the East Haven, CT coastal region. This home has also been restructured with certain aspects in order to help prevent future storm damage.

Mid-sized beige two-story vinyl exterior home photo in Cincinnati with a gambrel roof

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Enclosed kitchen - craftsman u-shaped medium tone wood floor enclosed kitchen idea in Portland with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, wood countertops, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and white walls

Mid-sized red two-story brick exterior home idea in Cincinnati with a gambrel roof

Supernova is the sister piece to our fan-favorite Nova parson’s style dining table, but with some new eye-catching design elements. Featuring our signature tambour wood paneling on the edge of the table skirt, with an optional statement brass inlay tucked underneath the tabletop. Supernova was originally commissioned in solid white oak, but is also available in walnut, ash, or blackened ash. Several coats of commercial grade varnish are sprayed on Supernova’s natural wood surface & add a layer of extra protection. Supernova is an astronomical term for a star that suddenly greatly increases in brightness because of a catastrophic explosion that ejects most of its mass. (Because that’s just what she is- explosive). Material: Solid White Oak Dimensions: 118”L x 38”w x 30”H Tabletop thickness: 1.7” Finish: Water based finish Legs: Wood, 4" (thickness), Parsons style Photos by Paige Nelson Photography

Large red two-story brick exterior home photo in Cincinnati with a gambrel roof

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Inspiration for a contemporary l-shaped kitchen remodel in Montreal with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets and gray cabinets

The original site was the former residence of Wuyi Duwei Liu Xiangzhi in the Qing Dynasty. The three-entry and two-yard wooden structure wears a bucket-style building with a unique style and ancient charm. After a hundred years of catastrophe, in the blooming and precipitation of time, telling the past history. The lighting design strives to create a subtle and introverted, low-key but prominent light environment. The lighting technique to brighten the cavity in the old house area highlights the unique cavity decoration design in the architectural structure. The color temperature is warm white light, which not only restores the color and texture of the building itself, but also strengthens the modeling arc of the gable part of the traditional Chinese building. At night, under the background of the lights, dreams of the past and the present can pass through the past and the present, feeling the unique Chinese architectural charm of the flying eaves and the white walls and black tiles. The promenade part has changed from the traditional, and mostly uses linear facade lighting to provide functional lighting for the moving lines, so that the traditional and elegant architectural atmosphere also contains a bright and modern temperament. Listening to the wind and rain at night, the iron horse glares into a dream. It was late at night, with the gurgling rain outside the window, lying on the couch, dreaming with the wind and rain all over the sky. In the dream, he was the general who wore a battle armor and clambered across the frozen river to fight on the battlefield. Galloping a lifetime, full of pride. When I wake up, the light is soft and warm, and I can't help but sigh that I have the universe in my heart, and I also cherish the ordinary warmth. The extraordinary in the ordinary, the perfect fusion of ancient rhyme and modernity, the General's Mansion allows you to experience dreamlike, warm world. Project Information Project name: 17° General Assembly Hall Hotel Qionghai Construction unit: Guangzhou Huguang Ruizhi Co., Ltd. Lighting Design: Propitious Design Lighting manufacturer: LEDER Lighting Project area: 150,000 square meters

After serving as a rental for some time, this home was ready to be reclaimed by its owner and her son. Gutting “back to the studs” was an understatement for this one. This transformation involved replanning everything; including the roof, the HVAC system, the entire plumbing system, and relocating the side entrance and staircase to the back of the house. Only the subfloors, the exterior framing structure, and the brick remains from this original 1940’s-built bungalow. When we’re renovating an old structure, we’re bound to find some surprises. This renovation did not disappoint! From basement to roof, we found more than a few, shall we say, potentially catastrophic surprises along the way. Let’s start with the basement. The homeowner wanted to update the basement and make it a usable living space for her adult son as well as a spa with a sauna for her. This required bringing the 6 foot ceiling height up to code at 7 feet. To do this, we had to re-think the HVAC system that was in the basement ceiling. When we opened up the basement ceiling to remove the HVAC supply and return trunks, we discovered asbestos! The asbestos had to be removed before we could dismantle and remove the HVAC system. For the main floor, when we were replanning the existing 2-bedroom layout to create two master bedrooms each with their own ensuites, we looked at the possibility of removing the main load-bearing wall. But our investigations led to the discovery that the load bearing wall was not lined up with the roof or the basement load points, so the load of the house was not continuous throughout. This was a disaster waiting to happen. And as we found out, this lack of alignment was causing major issues with the roof when we went to replace the shingles. We discovered portions of the roof truss in very poor condition, literally moments away from giving out. These were replaced and other truss components were fortified before we went on to re-shingle the roof and replace all the soffits and eavestroughs. Once the structural and space planning elements were sorted out, we could turn our focus to helping this homeowner select the finishes she and her son wanted for their new spaces. She wanted white all the way, and he wanted bold colours. You will see these color choices reflected in their private bathrooms as well as in the upper kitchen and living area that she will mostly use, and the basement entertainment area that he will mostly use. To round out the personalization of this made-new-again home, we converted the basement into an entertainment center with a bar for her son, and a sauna and third full bathroom with a jacuzzi tub for a spa-like feel for her. Without having to build from scratch, this homeowner got the custom home of her dreams. While you “can’t teach an old dog new tricks”, the sky’s the limit on how you can transform an old home into the home of your dreams. When your “old dog” needs some new tricks, we are the Renovator You Can Count On.