We transformed this playroom into a sophisticated, rustic retreat where the homeowners can enjoy the company of family and friends. Before the renovation the space was small and drab. We installed a large picture window, a chandelier and additional recessed lighting to illuminate the room and make it look and feel larger. As in all designs, functionality was a critical factor in designing this room. The versatility of the modular sectional sofa allows the homeowners to use the space for various functions and occasions. Beyond the functionality of the room, we installed a cultured stone accent wall the create dimension and interest. The stone also accentuates the beauty of the preexisting woodwork in the room. Photographer: Paul S. Bartholomew

They always loved their house – its shape and size, and the piece of land it sits on; but the interior left a lot to be desired. In fact, they hated it. They wanted it to be aesthetically more pleasing and to have much more function and flow. These homeowners challenged Lagois to make it the home of their dreams, and that’s exactly what happened. One of the homeowners loves to cook, but the kitchen was dark. The space was difficult and frustrating. The new kitchen is bigger, brighter, and more functional. It now has all the prep space he needs and the task lighting he always wanted. They also love their new spa bathroom, which is beautiful and warm and exactly what they had in mind. One of the homeowners describes himself as fussy and impatient, and at first he had been anxious about the whole prospect of renovation. He said afterwards that the team made him feel comfortable, listened to, and unconcerned. One factor that made them so at ease with choosing Lagois was the “in house” aspect of their services. The person who designed their home, the one who did the drawings, and the person who managed the construction are all Lagois employees. The homeowners liked knowing those critical functions weren’t outsourced. Another thing they love about their home is the finishes that are exactly to their taste. The homeowners are delighted with the new interior of their home. It is now something they love – both outside and inside.

Designed by Akram Aljhami of Reico Kitchen & Bath in Woodbridge, VA, this traditional white kitchen design features kitchen cabinets from Merillat Classic in the Seneca Ridge door style in Maple with a Chiffon with Tuscan Glaze finish. Kitchen countertops are Cambria Torquay engineered quartz. Kitchen appliances are by Maytag. The kitchen tile backsplash features 2x6 AV323 UPS Clock Tower Field Gotham tile with .5 by 12" MX103 Iron Nickel Links liner inlay. The client loves how spacious the new kitchen area is now. Working with Akram, they opened up the space and designed a kitchen that was able to include an island. Communication throughout the project was critical to the overall success and important factor in the client satisfied before, during and after the project was completed. Photos courtesy of BTW Images LLC.

We transformed this playroom into a sophisticated, rustic retreat where the homeowners can enjoy the company of family and friends. Before the renovation the space was small and drab. We installed a large picture window, a chandelier and additional recessed lighting to illuminate the room and make it look and feel larger. As in all designs, functionality was a critical factor in designing this room. The versatility of the modular sectional sofa allows the homeowners to use the space for various functions and occasions. Beyond the functionality of the room, we installed a cultured stone accent wall the create dimension and interest. The stone also accentuates the beauty of the preexisting woodwork in the room. Photographer: Paul S. Bartholomew

Designed by Akram Aljhami of Reico Kitchen & Bath in Woodbridge, VA, this traditional white kitchen design features kitchen cabinets from Merillat Classic in the Seneca Ridge door style in Maple with a Chiffon with Tuscan Glaze finish. Kitchen countertops are Cambria Torquay engineered quartz. Kitchen appliances are by Maytag. The kitchen tile backsplash features 2x6 AV323 UPS Clock Tower Field Gotham tile with .5 by 12" MX103 Iron Nickel Links liner inlay. The client loves how spacious the new kitchen area is now. Working with Akram, they opened up the space and designed a kitchen that was able to include an island. Communication throughout the project was critical to the overall success and important factor in the client satisfied before, during and after the project was completed. Photos courtesy of BTW Images LLC.

Designed by Akram Aljhami of Reico Kitchen & Bath in Woodbridge, VA, this traditional white kitchen design features kitchen cabinets from Merillat Classic in the Seneca Ridge door style in Maple with a Chiffon with Tuscan Glaze finish. Kitchen countertops are Cambria Torquay engineered quartz. Kitchen appliances are by Maytag. The kitchen tile backsplash features 2x6 AV323 UPS Clock Tower Field Gotham tile with .5 by 12" MX103 Iron Nickel Links liner inlay. The client loves how spacious the new kitchen area is now. Working with Akram, they opened up the space and designed a kitchen that was able to include an island. Communication throughout the project was critical to the overall success and important factor in the client satisfied before, during and after the project was completed. Photos courtesy of BTW Images LLC.

Designed by Akram Aljhami of Reico Kitchen & Bath in Woodbridge, VA, this traditional white kitchen design features kitchen cabinets from Merillat Classic in the Seneca Ridge door style in Maple with a Chiffon with Tuscan Glaze finish. Kitchen countertops are Cambria Torquay engineered quartz. Kitchen appliances are by Maytag. The kitchen tile backsplash features 2x6 AV323 UPS Clock Tower Field Gotham tile with .5 by 12" MX103 Iron Nickel Links liner inlay. The client loves how spacious the new kitchen area is now. Working with Akram, they opened up the space and designed a kitchen that was able to include an island. Communication throughout the project was critical to the overall success and important factor in the client satisfied before, during and after the project was completed. Photos courtesy of BTW Images LLC.

Designed by Akram Aljhami of Reico Kitchen & Bath in Woodbridge, VA, this traditional white kitchen design features kitchen cabinets from Merillat Classic in the Seneca Ridge door style in Maple with a Chiffon with Tuscan Glaze finish. Kitchen countertops are Cambria Torquay engineered quartz. Kitchen appliances are by Maytag. The kitchen tile backsplash features 2x6 AV323 UPS Clock Tower Field Gotham tile with .5 by 12" MX103 Iron Nickel Links liner inlay. The client loves how spacious the new kitchen area is now. Working with Akram, they opened up the space and designed a kitchen that was able to include an island. Communication throughout the project was critical to the overall success and important factor in the client satisfied before, during and after the project was completed. Photos courtesy of BTW Images LLC.

Designed by Akram Aljhami of Reico Kitchen & Bath in Woodbridge, VA, this traditional white kitchen design features kitchen cabinets from Merillat Classic in the Seneca Ridge door style in Maple with a Chiffon with Tuscan Glaze finish. Kitchen countertops are Cambria Torquay engineered quartz. Kitchen appliances are by Maytag. The kitchen tile backsplash features 2x6 AV323 UPS Clock Tower Field Gotham tile with .5 by 12" MX103 Iron Nickel Links liner inlay. The client loves how spacious the new kitchen area is now. Working with Akram, they opened up the space and designed a kitchen that was able to include an island. Communication throughout the project was critical to the overall success and important factor in the client satisfied before, during and after the project was completed. Photos courtesy of BTW Images LLC.

We transformed this playroom into a sophisticated, rustic retreat where the homeowners can enjoy the company of family and friends. Before the renovation the space was small and drab. We installed a large picture window, a chandelier and additional recessed lighting to illuminate the room and make it look and feel larger. As in all designs, functionality was a critical factor in designing this room. The versatility of the modular sectional sofa allows the homeowners to use the space for various functions and occasions. Beyond the functionality of the room, we installed a cultured stone accent wall the create dimension and interest. The stone also accentuates the beauty of the preexisting woodwork in the room. Photographer: Paul S. Bartholomew

They always loved their house – its shape and size, and the piece of land it sits on; but the interior left a lot to be desired. In fact, they hated it. They wanted it to be aesthetically more pleasing and to have much more function and flow. These homeowners challenged Lagois to make it the home of their dreams, and that’s exactly what happened. One of the homeowners loves to cook, but the kitchen was dark. The space was difficult and frustrating. The new kitchen is bigger, brighter, and more functional. It now has all the prep space he needs and the task lighting he always wanted. They also love their new spa bathroom, which is beautiful and warm and exactly what they had in mind. One of the homeowners describes himself as fussy and impatient, and at first he had been anxious about the whole prospect of renovation. He said afterwards that the team made him feel comfortable, listened to, and unconcerned. One factor that made them so at ease with choosing Lagois was the “in house” aspect of their services. The person who designed their home, the one who did the drawings, and the person who managed the construction are all Lagois employees. The homeowners liked knowing those critical functions weren’t outsourced. Another thing they love about their home is the finishes that are exactly to their taste. The homeowners are delighted with the new interior of their home. It is now something they love – both outside and inside.

They always loved their house – its shape and size, and the piece of land it sits on; but the interior left a lot to be desired. In fact, they hated it. They wanted it to be aesthetically more pleasing and to have much more function and flow. These homeowners challenged Lagois to make it the home of their dreams, and that’s exactly what happened. One of the homeowners loves to cook, but the kitchen was dark. The space was difficult and frustrating. The new kitchen is bigger, brighter, and more functional. It now has all the prep space he needs and the task lighting he always wanted. They also love their new spa bathroom, which is beautiful and warm and exactly what they had in mind. One of the homeowners describes himself as fussy and impatient, and at first he had been anxious about the whole prospect of renovation. He said afterwards that the team made him feel comfortable, listened to, and unconcerned. One factor that made them so at ease with choosing Lagois was the “in house” aspect of their services. The person who designed their home, the one who did the drawings, and the person who managed the construction are all Lagois employees. The homeowners liked knowing those critical functions weren’t outsourced. Another thing they love about their home is the finishes that are exactly to their taste. The homeowners are delighted with the new interior of their home. It is now something they love – both outside and inside.

When it comes to small spaces every inch counts! The key to making them work is to think of traffic flow, and how you’re going to arrange furniture for ease of access and comfort. This gives credence to the form over function motto! For this project we knew we were expanding the indoor outdoor flow by removing a wall of the house, creating a pocket door, so the interior living room was going to merge perfectly with the new exterior living room. The first element of the design we worked out was a built-in Banco seating around a central fire pit, with cushions and exterior fabrics, that even has a one piece cover that can snap in place. This will protect the fabrics in place while the couple travels, without having to drag them through the house to the garage for storage. The second critical factor of the design was implementing an outdoor kitchen just off camera, built-in to a patio Column, so that it becomes a serving bar and the appliances are behind the bar not out in the public space. Across the water, the vanishing edge spa was the visual draw, reflecting a fruitless olive tree, all enjoyed from the fire pit seating area. The back edge of the pool features a knife edge tile to granite interface without a coping, to minimize the line between water and landscape. Last but not least, the sweeping arc curvature of the pools leading edge was done so as to ease traffic flow from the entertaining and fire seating area to the spa, and to soften the otherwise rectangular lines of the yard.

When it comes to small spaces every inch counts! The key to making them work is to think of traffic flow, and how you’re going to arrange furniture for ease of access and comfort. This gives credence to the form over function motto! For this project we knew we were expanding the indoor outdoor flow by removing a wall of the house, creating a pocket door, so the interior living room was going to merge perfectly with the new exterior living room. The first element of the design we worked out was a built-in Banco seating around a central fire pit, with cushions and exterior fabrics, that even has a one piece cover that can snap in place. This will protect the fabrics in place while the couple travels, without having to drag them through the house to the garage for storage. The second critical factor of the design was implementing an outdoor kitchen just off camera, built-in to a patio Column, so that it becomes a serving bar and the appliances are behind the bar not out in the public space. Across the water, the vanishing edge spa was the visual draw, reflecting a fruitless olive tree, all enjoyed from the fire pit seating area. The back edge of the pool features a knife edge tile to granite interface without a coping, to minimize the line between water and landscape. Last but not least, the sweeping arc curvature of the pools leading edge was done so as to ease traffic flow from the entertaining and fire seating area to the spa, and to soften the otherwise rectangular lines of the yard.

They always loved their house – its shape and size, and the piece of land it sits on; but the interior left a lot to be desired. In fact, they hated it. They wanted it to be aesthetically more pleasing and to have much more function and flow. These homeowners challenged Lagois to make it the home of their dreams, and that’s exactly what happened. One of the homeowners loves to cook, but the kitchen was dark. The space was difficult and frustrating. The new kitchen is bigger, brighter, and more functional. It now has all the prep space he needs and the task lighting he always wanted. They also love their new spa bathroom, which is beautiful and warm and exactly what they had in mind. One of the homeowners describes himself as fussy and impatient, and at first he had been anxious about the whole prospect of renovation. He said afterwards that the team made him feel comfortable, listened to, and unconcerned. One factor that made them so at ease with choosing Lagois was the “in house” aspect of their services. The person who designed their home, the one who did the drawings, and the person who managed the construction are all Lagois employees. The homeowners liked knowing those critical functions weren’t outsourced. Another thing they love about their home is the finishes that are exactly to their taste. The homeowners are delighted with the new interior of their home. It is now something they love – both outside and inside.

They always loved their house – its shape and size, and the piece of land it sits on; but the interior left a lot to be desired. In fact, they hated it. They wanted it to be aesthetically more pleasing and to have much more function and flow. These homeowners challenged Lagois to make it the home of their dreams, and that’s exactly what happened. One of the homeowners loves to cook, but the kitchen was dark. The space was difficult and frustrating. The new kitchen is bigger, brighter, and more functional. It now has all the prep space he needs and the task lighting he always wanted. They also love their new spa bathroom, which is beautiful and warm and exactly what they had in mind. One of the homeowners describes himself as fussy and impatient, and at first he had been anxious about the whole prospect of renovation. He said afterwards that the team made him feel comfortable, listened to, and unconcerned. One factor that made them so at ease with choosing Lagois was the “in house” aspect of their services. The person who designed their home, the one who did the drawings, and the person who managed the construction are all Lagois employees. The homeowners liked knowing those critical functions weren’t outsourced. Another thing they love about their home is the finishes that are exactly to their taste. The homeowners are delighted with the new interior of their home. It is now something they love – both outside and inside.

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They always loved their house – its shape and size, and the piece of land it sits on; but the interior left a lot to be desired. In fact, they hated it. They wanted it to be aesthetically more pleasing and to have much more function and flow. These homeowners challenged Lagois to make it the home of their dreams, and that’s exactly what happened. One of the homeowners loves to cook, but the kitchen was dark. The space was difficult and frustrating. The new kitchen is bigger, brighter, and more functional. It now has all the prep space he needs and the task lighting he always wanted. They also love their new spa bathroom, which is beautiful and warm and exactly what they had in mind. One of the homeowners describes himself as fussy and impatient, and at first he had been anxious about the whole prospect of renovation. He said afterwards that the team made him feel comfortable, listened to, and unconcerned. One factor that made them so at ease with choosing Lagois was the “in house” aspect of their services. The person who designed their home, the one who did the drawings, and the person who managed the construction are all Lagois employees. The homeowners liked knowing those critical functions weren’t outsourced. Another thing they love about their home is the finishes that are exactly to their taste. The homeowners are delighted with the new interior of their home. It is now something they love – both outside and inside.

They always loved their house – its shape and size, and the piece of land it sits on; but the interior left a lot to be desired. In fact, they hated it. They wanted it to be aesthetically more pleasing and to have much more function and flow. These homeowners challenged Lagois to make it the home of their dreams, and that’s exactly what happened. One of the homeowners loves to cook, but the kitchen was dark. The space was difficult and frustrating. The new kitchen is bigger, brighter, and more functional. It now has all the prep space he needs and the task lighting he always wanted. They also love their new spa bathroom, which is beautiful and warm and exactly what they had in mind. One of the homeowners describes himself as fussy and impatient, and at first he had been anxious about the whole prospect of renovation. He said afterwards that the team made him feel comfortable, listened to, and unconcerned. One factor that made them so at ease with choosing Lagois was the “in house” aspect of their services. The person who designed their home, the one who did the drawings, and the person who managed the construction are all Lagois employees. The homeowners liked knowing those critical functions weren’t outsourced. Another thing they love about their home is the finishes that are exactly to their taste. The homeowners are delighted with the new interior of their home. It is now something they love – both outside and inside.