This project won in the 2013 Builders Association of Metropolitan Pittsburgh Housing Excellence Award for Best Urban Renewal Renovation Project. The glass bowl was made in the glass studio owned by the owner which is adjacent to the residence. The mirror is a repurposed window. The door is repurposed from a boarding house. George Mendel

We know that many homeowners need to stay within the guidelines of their HOA or condominium community when it comes to choosing a new garage door. Shown here: New installations of stylish, low maintenance, energy efficient, white insulated steel garage doors with arched windows and grilles. | Project and Photo Credits: ProLift Garage Doors Grand Rapids

The exterior of the historical Evanston coach house that our team touched up with minor repairs and improvements, while staying within the historic guidelines of the community. Coach house located in Evanston, Illinois. Designed by Chi Renovation & Design who serve the entire Chicagoland area, with an emphasis on the North Side and North Shore. You'll find their work from the Loop through Lincoln Park, Skokie, Humboldt Park, Wilmette, and all of the way up to Lake Forest.

The exterior of the historical Evanston coach house that our team touched up with minor repairs and improvements, while staying within the historic guidelines of the community. Coach house located in Evanston, Illinois. Designed by Chi Renovation & Design who serve the entire Chicagoland area, with an emphasis on the North Side and North Shore. You'll find their work from the Loop through Lincoln Park, Skokie, Humboldt Park, Wilmette, and all of the way up to Lake Forest.

The exterior of the historical Evanston coach house that our team touched up with minor repairs and improvements, while staying within the historic guidelines of the community. Coach house located in Evanston, Illinois. Designed by Chi Renovation & Design who serve the entire Chicagoland area, with an emphasis on the North Side and North Shore. You'll find their work from the Loop through Lincoln Park, Skokie, Humboldt Park, Wilmette, and all of the way up to Lake Forest.

The exterior of the historical Evanston coach house that our team touched up with minor repairs and improvements, while staying within the historic guidelines of the community. Designed by Chi Renovation & Design who serve the entire Chicagoland area, with an emphasis on the North Side and North Shore. You'll find their work from the Loop through Lincoln Park, Skokie, Humboldt Park, Wilmette, and all of the way up to Lake Forest. For more about Chi Renovation & Design, click here: https://www.chirenovation.com/ To learn more about this project, click here: https://www.chirenovation.com/portfolio/northshore-cottage/

The exterior of the historical Evanston coach house that our team touched up with minor repairs and improvements, while staying within the historic guidelines of the community. Coach house located in Evanston, Illinois. Designed by Chi Renovation & Design who serve the entire Chicagoland area, with an emphasis on the North Side and North Shore. You'll find their work from the Loop through Lincoln Park, Skokie, Humboldt Park, Wilmette, and all of the way up to Lake Forest.

The exterior of the historical Evanston coach house that our team touched up with minor repairs and improvements, while staying within the historic guidelines of the community. Coach house located in Evanston, Illinois. Designed by Chi Renovation & Design who serve the entire Chicagoland area, with an emphasis on the North Side and North Shore. You'll find their work from the Loop through Lincoln Park, Skokie, Humboldt Park, Wilmette, and all of the way up to Lake Forest.

The exterior of the historical Evanston coach house that our team touched up with minor repairs and improvements, while staying within the historic guidelines of the community. Coach house located in Evanston, Illinois. Designed by Chi Renovation & Design who serve the entire Chicagoland area, with an emphasis on the North Side and North Shore. You'll find their work from the Loop through Lincoln Park, Skokie, Humboldt Park, Wilmette, and all of the way up to Lake Forest.

The exterior of the historical Evanston coach house that our team touched up with minor repairs and improvements, while staying within the historic guidelines of the community. Coach house located in Evanston, Illinois. Designed by Chi Renovation & Design who serve the entire Chicagoland area, with an emphasis on the North Side and North Shore. You'll find their work from the Loop through Lincoln Park, Skokie, Humboldt Park, Wilmette, and all of the way up to Lake Forest.

The exterior of the historical Evanston coach house that our team touched up with minor repairs and improvements, while staying within the historic guidelines of the community. Coach house located in Evanston, Illinois. Designed by Chi Renovation & Design who serve the entire Chicagoland area, with an emphasis on the North Side and North Shore. You'll find their work from the Loop through Lincoln Park, Skokie, Humboldt Park, Wilmette, and all of the way up to Lake Forest.

The exterior of the historical Evanston coach house that our team touched up with minor repairs and improvements, while staying within the historic guidelines of the community. Designed by Chi Renovation & Design who serve the entire Chicagoland area, with an emphasis on the North Side and North Shore. You'll find their work from the Loop through Lincoln Park, Skokie, Humboldt Park, Wilmette, and all of the way up to Lake Forest. For more about Chi Renovation & Design, click here: https://www.chirenovation.com/ To learn more about this project, click here: https://www.chirenovation.com/portfolio/northshore-cottage/

The exterior of the historical Evanston coach house that our team touched up with minor repairs and improvements, while staying within the historic guidelines of the community. Designed by Chi Renovation & Design who serve the entire Chicagoland area, with an emphasis on the North Side and North Shore. You'll find their work from the Loop through Lincoln Park, Skokie, Humboldt Park, Wilmette, and all of the way up to Lake Forest. For more about Chi Renovation & Design, click here: https://www.chirenovation.com/ To learn more about this project, click here: https://www.chirenovation.com/portfolio/northshore-cottage/

Anise Swallowtail butterfly (Papilio zelicaon) on Mexican Sunflower (Tithonia rotundifolia) which is not a native plant to California. Photo by Treebeard

Looking for a nice clean crown molding, but what something different? These homeowners did just that with a simple clean flat molding applied to the wall and ceiling to create this look.

This project was driven by a commitment to sustainability and repurposing existing materials, seamlessly blending the old with the new while minimizing waste. The goal was to transform the backyard into a lush garden oasis with a low-water and low-maintenance design. Despite challenges posed by the property's proximity to the golf course and specific guidelines, a harmonious integration of desert plant life and low-water lush plants was achieved. Reusing existing materials and replacing natural grass with synthetic turf minimized water usage, while strategic plant placement utilized run-off water for sustainable irrigation. Navigating the constraints imposed by the Country Club, the project created a cohesive outdoor space and repurposed cobblestones to bridge the gap between the golf course and the rear of the property. This project achieved a balance between ecological consciousness and aesthetic beauty, allowing the garden oasis to coexist harmoniously with the golf course backdrop, providing the clients with a serene and vibrant landscape that aligns with their vision and respects the natural resources of the community.

This project was driven by a commitment to sustainability and repurposing existing materials, seamlessly blending the old with the new while minimizing waste. The goal was to transform the backyard into a lush garden oasis with a low-water and low-maintenance design. Despite challenges posed by the property's proximity to the golf course and specific guidelines, a harmonious integration of desert plant life and low-water lush plants was achieved. Reusing existing materials and replacing natural grass with synthetic turf minimized water usage, while strategic plant placement utilized run-off water for sustainable irrigation. Navigating the constraints imposed by the Country Club, the project created a cohesive outdoor space and repurposed cobblestones to bridge the gap between the golf course and the rear of the property. This project achieved a balance between ecological consciousness and aesthetic beauty, allowing the garden oasis to coexist harmoniously with the golf course backdrop, providing the clients with a serene and vibrant landscape that aligns with their vision and respects the natural resources of the community.

This project was driven by a commitment to sustainability and repurposing existing materials, seamlessly blending the old with the new while minimizing waste. The goal was to transform the backyard into a lush garden oasis with a low-water and low-maintenance design. Despite challenges posed by the property's proximity to the golf course and specific guidelines, a harmonious integration of desert plant life and low-water lush plants was achieved. Reusing existing materials and replacing natural grass with synthetic turf minimized water usage, while strategic plant placement utilized run-off water for sustainable irrigation. Navigating the constraints imposed by the Country Club, the project created a cohesive outdoor space and repurposed cobblestones to bridge the gap between the golf course and the rear of the property. This project achieved a balance between ecological consciousness and aesthetic beauty, allowing the garden oasis to coexist harmoniously with the golf course backdrop, providing the clients with a serene and vibrant landscape that aligns with their vision and respects the natural resources of the community.

This project was driven by a commitment to sustainability and repurposing existing materials, seamlessly blending the old with the new while minimizing waste. The goal was to transform the backyard into a lush garden oasis with a low-water and low-maintenance design. Despite challenges posed by the property's proximity to the golf course and specific guidelines, a harmonious integration of desert plant life and low-water lush plants was achieved. Reusing existing materials and replacing natural grass with synthetic turf minimized water usage, while strategic plant placement utilized run-off water for sustainable irrigation. Navigating the constraints imposed by the Country Club, the project created a cohesive outdoor space and repurposed cobblestones to bridge the gap between the golf course and the rear of the property. This project achieved a balance between ecological consciousness and aesthetic beauty, allowing the garden oasis to coexist harmoniously with the golf course backdrop, providing the clients with a serene and vibrant landscape that aligns with their vision and respects the natural resources of the community.