This complete fireplace wall renovation erased the 1980's and resulted in a modern inviting family room retreat. Roy Weinstein & Ken Kast Photography

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Challenge: Our clients wanted to modernize the look of their 1997 home, and update all electrical and plumbing infrastructure. Structural issues were apparent at the onset of the project with missing bearing points and beams that should have been incorporated into the original build. Solution: The work started with a complete strip out of the interior. Existing finishes, appliances, kitchen, bathrooms, flooring, electrical, plumbing, doors and frames, heating systems, all trim, drywall, insulation and vapour barrier we all removed. This left a bare wood frame shell which required some tricky structural changes to open up the interior necessitating load transfer modifications and additional foundations. The main stair was widened to create a luxurious ascent to the master bedroom overlooking the golf course. All bathrooms were fully replaced with a new kitchen designed to be open to the dining room and living room. The new interior finishes, and the essential design thereof, came together smoothly with all trades meeting agreed time frames and prices. We had a great time working with the client throughout the project. Communication was strong during the course of construction which resulted in a renovation that exceeded the client’s criteria and that also met our exacting level of quality.

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This is the transitional area to the left of the fireplace, leading to the dining and kitchen. Behind the French door, is a large two tiered theater room.

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VM STUDIOS Photography Open concept kitchen with granite counter tops beautiful and modern looking furniture.
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Challenge: Our clients wanted to modernize the look of their 1997 home, and update all electrical and plumbing infrastructure. Structural issues were apparent at the onset of the project with missing bearing points and beams that should have been incorporated into the original build. Solution: The work started with a complete strip out of the interior. Existing finishes, appliances, kitchen, bathrooms, flooring, electrical, plumbing, doors and frames, heating systems, all trim, drywall, insulation and vapour barrier we all removed. This left a bare wood frame shell which required some tricky structural changes to open up the interior necessitating load transfer modifications and additional foundations. The main stair was widened to create a luxurious ascent to the master bedroom overlooking the golf course. All bathrooms were fully replaced with a new kitchen designed to be open to the dining room and living room. The new interior finishes, and the essential design thereof, came together smoothly with all trades meeting agreed time frames and prices. We had a great time working with the client throughout the project. Communication was strong during the course of construction which resulted in a renovation that exceeded the client’s criteria and that also met our exacting level of quality.

These clients were in the process of retiring to Southern Oregon from the San Francisco Bay Area - the husband was retired and the wife had several years left to work - and were commuting to Grants Pass for holidays and long weekends. This room was empty when we met. Window Coverings (Hunter Douglas) were the first priority. Furnishings came piece by piece and arranging them as they appeared was next. Elegant furnishings and dramatic windows demanded a unique window treatment. Window treatment design and pattern drafting by Susan Mackenzie. Fabricated by Carolyn Marriott. Fabric: Kasmir Fabrics. Custom wrought iron drapery hardware designed by Susan Mackenzie, fabricated by Grants Pass Steel. Photo: Gerry Katz

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This living room features medium hardwood floors, a beautiful fireplace with TV builtin next to it. The large windows and neutral colors draw out the beautiful stone work on the fireplace.