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Living the dream on their estate home, this couple wanted to improve their ability to the home they built 12 years ago in the quiet suburb of Nokesville, VA.
Their vision for the master bathroom suite and adjacent closet space changed over the years.
They wanted direct access from master bathroom into the closet, which was not possible due to the spiral staircase. We removed this spiral staircase and moved bathroom wall by a foot into the closet, then built a wrap-around staircase allowing access to the upper level closet space. We installed wood flooring to continue bedroom and adjacent hallway floor into closet space.
The entire bathroom was gutted, redesigned to have a state of new art whirlpool tub which was placed under a new arch picture window facing scenery of the side yard. The tub was decked in solid marble and surrounded with matching wood paneling as used for custom vanities.
All plumbing was moved to create L-shape vanity spaces and make up area, with hidden mirrors behind hanging artwork.
A large multiple function shower with custom doors and floor to ceiling marble was placed on south side of this bathroom, and a closed water closet area was placed on the left end.
Using large scale marble tile floors with decorative accent tiles, crown, chair rail and fancy high-end hardware make this master suite a serene place for retiring in. The cream and gold color combination serves as a classic symbol of luxury.

This Prestigious condos project is located in Pierrefonds West adjacent to Cap St-Jacques. Surrounded by nature but still close to the city, Heritage Sur Le Lac is a beautiful new residential community within the city of Pierrefonds. Located between the western end of Pierrefonds Blvd. and Gouin Blvd. This project hosts a lake and a park. Great for cyclist, runners, and nature lovers. Connected to a bicycle path along Gouin Blvd. that turns into the project to cross over the lake and continues to Pierrefonds Blvd. The streets are designed with community safety in mind. Many cul-de-sacs stem from the lake area to form a slower paced environment. For more information or to book a visit, please contact us.
INSIDE
1,2 or 3 bedroom units
1 or 2 bathrooms
564-1,791 sq. ft. of living space
4-storey building with elevator
Urban design with lots of window exposure
Hotel-style lobby
Construction of superior quality
2 level Penthouse units with private terrace
Indoor parking available
Lockers
OUTSIDE
Units with balcony or private courtyard
Walking distance from
Cap-Saint-Jacques Nature Park
10 mn bike ride from the lake
Direct access to Gouin Blvd. bicycle path
Upscale neighbourhood
Close to all amenities
Public transport direct to the project
(express service #470 and #485)

Catch the Willows Beach vibe from this beautifully updated Oak Bay character home located 2 blocks from Estevan Village! This fully landscaped corner lot property offers a 5 bed/2 bath home on 2 levels, awesome outdoor living areas & a detached 2 car garage. Main level gourmet kitchen with Wolf gas range, Frigidaire wall fridge, beautiful granite counters & casual dining area. Formal living & dining rooms with character features including oak hardwood floors & coved ceilings. The main level also has a primary bedroom with built-in storage & a 4-piece bathroom beside, and an office/bedroom off the entry foyer. Downstairs has 3 large bedrooms, 5-piece bathroom, separate laundry, and a large media room with direct access to the backyard patio. Outdoor entertaining flows seamlessly onto multi-level decks leading from kitchen to hot tub to beautifully designed concrete patio. Sunny, level, fully fenced backyard offers complete privacy & easy garage access. Need more space - stairs to the attic provides additional storage or potential master suite! Come see this beautiful home in Oak Bay’s best family neighbourhood! | Karen Love (250)-727-5868 | RE/MAX Island Properties & www.KarenLove.com |
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This growing family of six was struggling with a dysfunctional kitchen design. The center island had been installed at an odd angle that limited accessibility and traffic flow. Additionally, storage space was limited by poor cabinet design. Finally, doorways in and out of the kitchen were narrow and poorly located, especially for children dashing in and out.
Other design challenges included how to better use a 10’ x 12’ room for children’s jackets and toys and how to add a professional-quality gas range in a neighborhood were natural gas wasn’t available. The new design would address all of these issues.
DESIGN SOLUTIONS
The new kitchen design revolves around a more proportional island. Carefully placed in the center of the new space with seating for four, it includes a prep sink, a second dishwasher and a beverage center.
The distressed ebony-stained island and hutch provides a brilliant contrast between the white color cabinetry. White Carrera marble countertops and backsplash top both island and perimeter cabinets.
Tall, double stacked cabinetry lines two walls to maximize storage space. Across the room there was an unused wall that now contains a 36” tower fridge and freezer, both covered with matching panels, and a tall cabinet that contains a microwave, steam unit and warming drawer.
A propane tank was buried in the back yard to provide gas to a new 60” professional range and cooktop. A custom-made wood mantel hood blends perfectly with the cabinet style.
The old laundry room was reconfigured to have lots of locker space for all kids and added cabinetry for storage. A double entry door separated the new mudroom from the rest of the back hall. In the back hall the back windows were replaced with a set of French door and added decking to create a direct access to deck and backyard.
The end result is an open floor plan, high-end appliances, great traffic flow and pleasing colors. The homeowner calls it the “kitchen of her dreams.”

At first the entrance to the backside of the house was a handicap accessible ramp, the client wanted an easier and more direct access route to the backyard from the house, so we designed these spill out stairs to the patio.

• Lake access
• Elegant wood finishes
• Direct access to the laundry room from the primary suite
• Large game room
• Free-standing tub in the primary suite

• Lake access
• Elegant wood finishes
• Direct access to the laundry room from the primary suite
• Large game room
• Free-standing tub in the primary suite

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Columbus, OH
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Catch the Willows Beach vibe from this beautifully updated Oak Bay character home located 2 blocks from Estevan Village! This fully landscaped corner lot property offers a 5 bed/2 bath home on 2 levels, awesome outdoor living areas & a detached 2 car garage. Main level gourmet kitchen with Wolf gas range, Frigidaire wall fridge, beautiful granite counters & casual dining area. Formal living & dining rooms with character features including oak hardwood floors & coved ceilings. The main level also has a primary bedroom with built-in storage & a 4-piece bathroom beside, and an office/bedroom off the entry foyer. Downstairs has 3 large bedrooms, 5-piece bathroom, separate laundry, and a large media room with direct access to the backyard patio. Outdoor entertaining flows seamlessly onto multi-level decks leading from kitchen to hot tub to beautifully designed concrete patio. Sunny, level, fully fenced backyard offers complete privacy & easy garage access. Need more space - stairs to the attic provides additional storage or potential master suite! Come see this beautiful home in Oak Bay’s best family neighbourhood! | Karen Love (250)-727-5868 | RE/MAX Island Properties & www.KarenLove.com |

This growing family of six was struggling with a dysfunctional kitchen design. The center island had been installed at an odd angle that limited accessibility and traffic flow. Additionally, storage space was limited by poor cabinet design. Finally, doorways in and out of the kitchen were narrow and poorly located, especially for children dashing in and out.
Other design challenges included how to better use a 10’ x 12’ room for children’s jackets and toys and how to add a professional-quality gas range in a neighborhood were natural gas wasn’t available. The new design would address all of these issues.
DESIGN SOLUTIONS
The new kitchen design revolves around a more proportional island. Carefully placed in the center of the new space with seating for four, it includes a prep sink, a second dishwasher and a beverage center.
The distressed ebony-stained island and hutch provides a brilliant contrast between the white color cabinetry. White Carrera marble countertops and backsplash top both island and perimeter cabinets.
Tall, double stacked cabinetry lines two walls to maximize storage space. Across the room there was an unused wall that now contains a 36” tower fridge and freezer, both covered with matching panels, and a tall cabinet that contains a microwave, steam unit and warming drawer.
A propane tank was buried in the back yard to provide gas to a new 60” professional range and cooktop. A custom-made wood mantel hood blends perfectly with the cabinet style.
The old laundry room was reconfigured to have lots of locker space for all kids and added cabinetry for storage. A double entry door separated the new mudroom from the rest of the back hall. In the back hall the back windows were replaced with a set of French door and added decking to create a direct access to deck and backyard.
The end result is an open floor plan, high-end appliances, great traffic flow and pleasing colors. The homeowner calls it the “kitchen of her dreams.”

Located on the fourth floor, this expansive entertainment room is designed for both relaxation and hosting, offering direct access to a private rooftop that overlooks the entire community. Natural light fills the space through large windows, while warm hardwood flooring and clean architectural lines create a bright and inviting atmosphere. The open layout allows flexibility for lounging, entertaining, or media use, making this upper level retreat a standout feature that seamlessly blends indoor comfort with outdoor living.

Located on the fourth floor, this expansive entertainment room is designed for both relaxation and hosting, offering direct access to a private rooftop that overlooks the entire community. Natural light fills the space through large windows, while warm hardwood flooring and clean architectural lines create a bright and inviting atmosphere. The open layout allows flexibility for lounging, entertaining, or media use, making this upper level retreat a standout feature that seamlessly blends indoor comfort with outdoor living.

Full garden level floor of stately stone mansion on the most coveted Hudson St block. This well proportioned 3 bedroom , den , 2 full bath home features great layout, hardwood floors, central heat/AC and private landscaped yard . The recently upgraded kitchen features stone counters, exposed brick and direct access to yard with additional storage area. Located on upper Hudson Street just steps from Elysian Park and easy access to rental parking and NYC transportation.

Living the dream on their estate home, this couple wanted to improve their ability to the home they built 12 years ago in the quiet suburb of Nokesville, VA.
Their vision for the master bathroom suite and adjacent closet space changed over the years.
They wanted direct access from master bathroom into the closet, which was not possible due to the spiral staircase. We removed this spiral staircase and moved bathroom wall by a foot into the closet, then built a wrap-around staircase allowing access to the upper level closet space. We installed wood flooring to continue bedroom and adjacent hallway floor into closet space.
The entire bathroom was gutted, redesigned to have a state of new art whirlpool tub which was placed under a new arch picture window facing scenery of the side yard. The tub was decked in solid marble and surrounded with matching wood paneling as used for custom vanities.
All plumbing was moved to create L-shape vanity spaces and make up area, with hidden mirrors behind hanging artwork.
A large multiple function shower with custom doors and floor to ceiling marble was placed on south side of this bathroom, and a closed water closet area was placed on the left end.
Using large scale marble tile floors with decorative accent tiles, crown, chair rail and fancy high-end hardware make this master suite a serene place for retiring in. The cream and gold color combination serves as a classic symbol of luxury.

Sponsored
Columbus, OH
Free consultation for landscape design!
Peabody Landscape Group
Franklin County's Reliable Landscape Design & Contracting

Executive ocean view townhome set on a peaceful hilltop overlooking Haro Strait and beyond! This beautiful 3 bedroom/2 bathroom ground level home atop Boulderwood Rise enjoys all the amenities of a semi-detached house with the convenience of strata managed building exterior and grounds. Bright and modern new kitchen with stainless steel appliances adjoins a large living-dining room and a private, ocean view deck that is perfect for summer entertaining. Spacious ocean view master suite complete with 4 piece ensuite & walk-in closet. Guest bedroom located on opposite side of the unit has direct access to an upgraded 4 piece bathroom while the central 3rd bedroom can easily function as an office or den. Large double car garage provides exterior access to the bonus lower level with ocean view workshop and plenty of storage! Natural gas furnace & on-demand hot water provides efficient year-round comfort. This tastefully finished home is ready for its next owner – this will not last long! | Karen Love* (250) 727-5868 | www.KarenLove.com RE/MAX Alliance |

From neglected hoarder house to showplace! This post-war traditional ranch was remodeled into a sophisticated contemporary home by Tim Braseth of ArtCraft Homes, completed in 2013. Located in the Crenshaw Manor neighborhood of central Los Angeles with direct access to neighboring Culver City and downtown L.A. via the new Expo line. Space reconfiguration resulted in 3 spacious bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. Features include all-new custom kitchen with stainless steel appliances, glass tile bathrooms, and solid oak floors throughout. The private master retreat features its own glass-tiled en suite bathroom with dual vanities, generously-sized walk-in closet, vaulted ceiling and French doors to the expansive patio with a direct view to the distant Hollywood sign. Remodel by ArtCraft Homes. Staging by Leslie Whitlock. "After" photography by Marc Angeles of Unlimited Style.

This Prestigious condos project is located in Pierrefonds West adjacent to Cap St-Jacques. Surrounded by nature but still close to the city, Heritage Sur Le Lac is a beautiful new residential community within the city of Pierrefonds. Located between the western end of Pierrefonds Blvd. and Gouin Blvd. This project hosts a lake and a park. Great for cyclist, runners, and nature lovers. Connected to a bicycle path along Gouin Blvd. that turns into the project to cross over the lake and continues to Pierrefonds Blvd. The streets are designed with community safety in mind. Many cul-de-sacs stem from the lake area to form a slower paced environment. For more information or to book a visit, please contact us.
INSIDE
1,2 or 3 bedroom units
1 or 2 bathrooms
564-1,791 sq. ft. of living space
4-storey building with elevator
Urban design with lots of window exposure
Hotel-style lobby
Construction of superior quality
2 level Penthouse units with private terrace
Indoor parking available
Lockers
OUTSIDE
Units with balcony or private courtyard
Walking distance from
Cap-Saint-Jacques Nature Park
10 mn bike ride from the lake
Direct access to Gouin Blvd. bicycle path
Upscale neighbourhood
Close to all amenities
Public transport direct to the project
(express service #470 and #485)

The upper patio is repeated below, featuring an outdoor kitchen, bar and direct access to the swimming pool. The pool area is made private by naturally-maintained mangroves that skirt it on all sides, yet direct views out to the intercoastal channels are seen on both ends.

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Sunbury, OH
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A large but ill functioning kitchen gets a new layout to help a young family with two small boys better navigate the space. A long peninsula blocked direct access into the kitchen, so an island was created to allow for direct flow from the upstairs and living areas, while still accommodating enough seating for entertaining guests. More counter top surface area was provided alongside the range for ease of use, and storage features like pull out trash bins, lazy susans, and built in appliances create a chef worthy work space. A mix of warm cabinetry finishes compliment and highlight that warm veins of the Antico marble countertops and backsplash. A fresh modern space for a truly modern family!

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Direct access to your dock from your back yard along the cumaru wood decking. This hardy Mexican wood will endure for a life time. The machine and hand crafted km of canals connect each mansions back yard dock to the Caribbean Ocean. Private security firm ensures your privacy at home is well secured. enjoy the infinity pool dock side with a small portion of grass to soften the transition. Take in a movie on the large screen while relaxing in the pool or step out and enjoy the expansive bar/ entertainment lounging area where a 20 x 4 foot Rain Forest Stone master piece supports a 6 inch thick Balsamo wood bar top. This is a show stopper unlike any you have seen before!

Living the dream on their estate home, this couple wanted to improve their ability to the home they built 12 years ago in the quiet suburb of Nokesville, VA.
Their vision for the master bathroom suite and adjacent closet space changed over the years.
They wanted direct access from master bathroom into the closet, which was not possible due to the spiral staircase. We removed this spiral staircase and moved bathroom wall by a foot into the closet, then built a wrap-around staircase allowing access to the upper level closet space. We installed wood flooring to continue bedroom and adjacent hallway floor into closet space.
The entire bathroom was gutted, redesigned to have a state of new art whirlpool tub which was placed under a new arch picture window facing scenery of the side yard. The tub was decked in solid marble and surrounded with matching wood paneling as used for custom vanities.
All plumbing was moved to create L-shape vanity spaces and make up area, with hidden mirrors behind hanging artwork.
A large multiple function shower with custom doors and floor to ceiling marble was placed on south side of this bathroom, and a closed water closet area was placed on the left end.
Using large scale marble tile floors with decorative accent tiles, crown, chair rail and fancy high-end hardware make this master suite a serene place for retiring in. The cream and gold color combination serves as a classic symbol of luxury.
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