As part of a larger project, Boardwalk Builders’ exterior facelift created a first floor entry and guest bedroom from what had been a partially-enclosed garage. New windows, western red cedar shingle siding, a re-centered entry door and added entry porch all served to transform a summer house to a year-round home. Boardwalk Builders, Rehoboth Beach, DE www.boardwalkbuilders.com

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It's not too often that we come across cabinets that are able to be painted and achieve the end result we desire. This kitchen definitely fit the bill. It was a newer kitchen with high end Decora cabinetry. The customers had simply fallen out of love with the look of their kitchen but had no intention of moving. After meeting with one of the areas top designers, we received the call to come help. All of the existing cabinets were left in place. We gave everything a factory finish with new Taj Mahal countertops. A beautiful custom made natural stone backsplash wraps around the perimeter adds a bright new look to the previously dark space. Brand new plumbing fixtures and a Viking cooktop rounded out the project to give it the crisp new pop that the kitchen was so desperately needing. It was a truly remarkable transformation for the home.

The second story was added atop this existing commercial building to make a new loft-style residence. The existing building received new windows and a facelift to blend with the new rooftop dwelling. Photo by Lincoln Barber

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Nestled in the former antiques & design district, this loft unites a charismatic history with lively modern vibes. If these walls could talk. We gave this industrial time capsule an urban facelift by enhancing the 19-century architecture with a mix of metals, textures and sleek surfaces to appeal to a sassy & youthful lifestyle. Transcending time and place, we designed this loft to be clearly confident, uniquely refined while maintaining its authentic bones.

A young family moving from NYC tackled a lightning fast makeover of their new colonial revival home before the arrival of their second child. The kitchen area was quite spacious but needed a facelift and new layout. Painted cabinetry matched to Benjamin Moore’s Light Pewter is balanced by grey glazed rift oak cabinetry on the island. Shiplap paneling on the island and cabinet lend a slightly contemporary edge. White bronze hardware by Schaub & Co. in a contemporary bar shape offer clean lines with some texture in a warm metallic tone. White Marble countertops in “Alpine Mist” create a harmonious color palette while the pale blue/grey Waterworks backsplash adds a touch of color. Kitchen design and custom cabinetry by Studio Dearborn. Countertops by Rye Marble. Refrigerator, freezer and wine refrigerator--Subzero; Ovens--Wolf. Cooktop--Gaggenau. Hardware--Schaub & Company. Sink--Kohler Strive. Sink faucet--Rohl. Tile--Waterworks. Stools--Palacek. Flooring—Sota Floors. Window treatments: www.horizonshades.com in “Northbrook Birch.” Photography Adam Kane Macchia.

After photo. This bathroom had the same type cabinet as the kitchen and was transformed with the glaze.

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Hillcrest Construction designed and executed a complete facelift for these West Chester clients’ master bathroom. The sink/toilet/shower layout stayed relatively unchanged due to the limitations of the small space, but major changes were slated for the overall functionality and aesthetic appeal. The bathroom was gutted completely, the wiring was updated, and minor plumbing alterations were completed for code compliance. Bathroom waterproofing was installed utilizing the state-of-the-industry Schluter substrate products, and the feature wall of the shower is tiled with a striking blue 12x12 tile set in a stacked pattern, which is a departure of color and layout from the staggered gray-tome wall tile and floor tile. The original bathroom lacked storage, and what little storage it had lacked practicality. The original 1’ wide by 4’ deep “reach-in closet” was abandoned and replaced with a custom cabinetry unit that featured six 30” drawers to hold a world of personal bathroom items which could pulled out for easy access. The upper cubbie was shallower at 13” and was sized right to hold a few spare towels without the towels being lost to an unreachable area. The custom furniture-style vanity, also built and finished at the Hillcrest custom shop facilitated a clutter-free countertop with its two deep drawers, one with a u-shaped cut out for the sink plumbing. Considering the relatively small size of the bathroom, and the vanity’s proximity to the toilet, the drawer design allows for greater access to the storage area as compared to a vanity door design that would only be accessed from the front. The custom niche in the shower serves and a consolidated home for soap, shampoo bottles, and all other shower accessories. Moen fixtures at the sink and in the shower and a Toto toilet complete the contemporary feel. The controls at the shower allow the user to easily switch between the fixed rain head, the hand shower, or both. And for a finishing touch, the client chose between a number for shower grate color and design options to complete their tailor-made sanctuary.

For this project the customer was happy with their existing layout and cabinets but wanted to do a "facelift" to update the space. We removed the dark original counters and replaced them with a brighter granite and new tile backsplash. New paint and pendant lights and and the kitchen took on an entirely new feel.

The sink area is the perfect compliment to the enormous custom wood hood. The legs accent the farmhouse sink and the arch above the window makes you think you are looking right into the french countryside. Cambria Quartz countertops in Canterbury. GE appliances. Wolf steamer. Photo by Gage Seaux

It's not too often that we come across cabinets that are able to be painted and achieve the end result we desire. This kitchen definitely fit the bill. It was a newer kitchen with high end Decora cabinetry. The customers had simply fallen out of love with the look of their kitchen but had no intention of moving. After meeting with one of the areas top designers, we received the call to come help. All of the existing cabinets were left in place. We gave everything a factory finish with new Taj Mahal countertops. A beautiful custom made natural stone backsplash wraps around the perimeter adds a bright new look to the previously dark space. Brand new plumbing fixtures and a Viking cooktop rounded out the project to give it the crisp new pop that the kitchen was so desperately needing. It was a truly remarkable transformation for the home.