Antique leaded glass door bought at roadside in Maine, restored and placed as pocket door into pantry. Sink was also bought at same time and re-finished. Cost of both were a fraction of purchasing new replicas!!

The detail of the bathroom floor and shower curb show the faux travertine porcelain tile, which cost a fraction of the natural stone. The edges of the shower curb are finished with a metal trim, showing the attention to detail put into this contemporary master bathroom transformation. Rebecca Quandt

This kitchen transformation is a perfect example of the power of smart refacing. What was once a dark, heavy space with traditional cabinetry is now a warm, modern kitchen filled with clean lines and intentional design details. By keeping the existing layout, we focused on the elements that make the biggest visual impact. Rich walnut slab cabinet doors instantly updated the look, while vertical slat detailing on the island added texture and depth. A light, bright countertop helped open up the space, and a bold green backsplash brought in personality and style. Warm brass hardware tied everything together with a touch of contrast and sophistication. The end result is a beautifully reimagined kitchen that feels custom, modern, and high-end—achieved in a fraction of the time and cost of a full renovation.

This kitchen transformation is a perfect example of the power of smart refacing. What was once a dark, heavy space with traditional cabinetry is now a warm, modern kitchen filled with clean lines and intentional design details. By keeping the existing layout, we focused on the elements that make the biggest visual impact. Rich walnut slab cabinet doors instantly updated the look, while vertical slat detailing on the island added texture and depth. A light, bright countertop helped open up the space, and a bold green backsplash brought in personality and style. Warm brass hardware tied everything together with a touch of contrast and sophistication. The end result is a beautifully reimagined kitchen that feels custom, modern, and high-end—achieved in a fraction of the time and cost of a full renovation.

This expansive elegant marble master bathroom is classic and rates highly on our list of favorite projects. Marble is always a good choice as it is a timeless look and adds to the value of your home. Marble can be one of the higher priced materials and also requires regular maintenance however marble bathrooms are gorgeous and allow flexibility and a vast amount of possibilities for application. This marble inspired bathroom was achieved by mixing real marble with porcelain tile that mimics the look of marble. The result is breath taking, low maintenance and a fraction of the cost! This master bath was expansive with over 300 square feet of usable space and a beautiful high ceiling. Sherry balanced out the room by creating a large double vanity designed with Waypoint cabinetry in painted linen. The higher elevation of the large tower between the vanities make it appear like a customized piece of furniture and the 4 sconces directly mounted to the mirrors are a nice detail that elevate the piece. The Ranier quartz countertops and Mayfair Volakas Giorgio Porcelain tile provide the subtle contrast of grey veining throughout the room. A 66” Draque tub with floor mounted waterfall faucet is beautifully surrounded with the same Volakes Giorgio tile. It is the perfect spot for our client to relax and take a load off while being showered by the light of the unique Alexandria Abstract Chandelier hanging above the tub. When designing the shower enclosure, Sherry blended different types of tile and tile sizes to create interest and movement. Cornice Perla Marble pieces create a beautiful transition between the glossy subway and the marble patterned tile. A bench for sitting is topped off with the same Ranier quartz used for the countertops and was added for the comfort of our client while using the Kohler handshower with extended hose. Bianco Perla basketweave marble are located in the niche and floor which add a different design component for interest. Our client opted to have her half bath remodeled as well. Many of the same components that we used in the master bathroom were used to make this other wise small space appear larger. Overall, we can’t say enough about how happy we were with the end result of this project. We were even happier to know that our client was over the moon about her dream master bathroom. Are you dreaming about your master bathroom and what possibilities we could accomplish in a marble look for you? We would love to hear from you, the options are amazing! .

Its rich appearance and clean lines add distinction to any home—at a fraction of the cost of traditional slate or wood shakes
Large craftsman beige two-story stucco exterior home idea in Minneapolis

After completing a full home renovation, the homeowners didn’t have much left in the budget to redo the dated honey oak square profile railing with plain glass panels. Rather than tear out the existing stair system and start from scratch, the owners agreed to keep the existing bones and try for a complete transformation aiming for a more traditional look. Decorative egg and dart moldings were added to bulk up the grip of the railing and add some traditional detailing. The continuous expanse of glass was divided to give the look of custom panels using an X-design that was crowned with a decorative rosette at each juncture. The existing honey stain finish was stripped in favor of deeper, richer chocolate wood tones. As a finishing touch, some gold metallic highlights were added to accentuate the detail of the wood moldings added. The transformation resulted in a sophisticated custom stair look for a fraction of the cost. Photo Agnes Jawoszek

Transform your old bureau into a new and updated bureau at a fraction of the cost. New paint and new drawer pulls make a world of difference.
Bedroom - contemporary master bedroom idea in Boston

Large pots can be used as focal points in the garden, with or without plantings inside. Large, historic home from the 1930's overlooking downtown Santa Cruz. My clients are self-described "plantaholics" and tend to buy many plants, only to have them die. They have an extensive gardening area and low water budget. Our main goal was to make the overall design cohesive between various areas of the garden while utilizing interesting and unusual plant selections - a very fun project for me! We removed over 3,000 square feet of traditional grass and replaced it with several lawn alternatives. The first is a walkable groundcover that uses a fraction of the water of regular grass (and can be seen here in several seasons, one of which has tiny flowers); The second is a California native grass that grows long (or can be kept short) and can tolerate some shade. Both of these are excellent choices for clients with children or dogs who want a green patch without using excessive water. My clients love plants from Australia and South Africa so plants from the Proteacea and other Southern Hemisphere beauties are used predominantly throughout the project. Clean, flowing water is so important for wildlife and the beautiful stone fountain is a constant gathering spot for birds and other animals. My clients are beyond thrilled with their gorgeous, nature-filled garden and ever-expanding plant knowledge.

Photography by Natalie Marotta Bungalows are lovable homes, but how can they be better? Along with many of our clients, we find that older (early 20th c.) homes have a lot of character and a comfortable scale, but are leaky, damp (especially in the basement), have fair to poor air quality, and use unconscionable amounts of fossil fuels to heat. The owners of this bungalow were ready to change that, and wanted to do so with minimal upfront carbon emissions as well. The gut renovation included replacing the basement slab and providing capillary breaks and insulation continuously below grade. The brick structure was treated with a fluid-applied air and water barrier from the interior and insulated entirely with cellulose, a carbon-storing insulation. The roof used HFO-blown spray foam to provide sufficient insulation while allowing headroom for bedrooms, bathrooms, and laundry. One great benefit of a full renovation is the possibility of reconfiguring spaces to suit the family’s lifestyle, and to make the best of indoor-outdoor connections. We opened up the main rooms on the first floor, creating a family gathering spot with a view to the back yard, and a spacious kitchen that supports the family’s commitment to cooking for healthy eating. The stair uses a north-facing skylight to bring light from above into the middle of the home, where it was previously dark. As a decarbonization retrofit, the inefficient furnace was replaced with two small ducted heat pump systems, water heating and clothes drying are powered by air-source heat pumps, and cooking uses an induction cooktop plus electric ovens. Energy recovery ventilation provides filtered fresh air continuous exhaust from the kitchen, baths, and laundry, and supplies fresh, highly filtered air to bedrooms and living spaces. The Better Bungalow now makes sense for the 21st century–it now fits the owners’ life-patterns, is super comfortable, has great air quality, and uses a fraction of the energy it did before, greatly lowering the demand on the utility grid. In the near future, when solar PV is installed, it can achieve net zero or near net zero emissions, and with battery backup, can provide great resilience in the event of power outages.

Fluted columns with Roman Corinthian decorative capital and Tuscan base made from polymer stone to look and feel like stone but at a fraction of the cost and weight. Also available in paint-grade fiberglass and FRP. Lifetime warranty. Call 877-270-4817 or email sales@porchcolumns.com for more information. Visit us at porchcolumns.com and fiberglasspergola.com.

Transitional designs. Our Rio Collection rugs mimic the handmade look with multiple shade colors by using special double twisted tri-color freeze yarns. They are easy to match to any decor and have the feel and the look of fine handmade rugs at a fraction of the cost. Machine made of 100% polypropylene for excellent durability, stain resistance and colorfastness. Imported from Turkey.

Its rich appearance and clean lines add distinction to any home—at a fraction of the cost of traditional slate or wood shakes
Large arts and crafts beige two-story stucco exterior home photo in Minneapolis

Bathroom remodels completed with our composite material, wet-wall panels. Designed to look like real stone, without the hassle of grout lines! Achieve the luxe look of marble for a fraction of the cost compared to using real marble slabs.

matching panel push in pantry door in between built in subzero fridge and freezer
Example of a large beach style l-shaped travertine floor eat-in kitchen design in New York with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, marble countertops, blue backsplash, glass tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and two islands

Round Tapered Plain Synthetic Stone Column with Temple of the Winds capital and Attic base, used as a pilaster, that looks and feels like stone but at a fraction of the cost and weight. We also offer paint-grade fiberglass, FRP, and PVC columns and column covers. Lifetime Warranty. Please call 877-270-4817 or email sales@porchcolumns.com for more information or visit us at porchcolumns.com and fiberglasspergola.com.

The Prairie Passive home is a contemporary Pacific Northwest energy efficient take on the classic Prairie School style with an amazing ocean view. Designed to the rigorous Passive House standard, this home uses a fraction of the energy of a code built house, circulates fresh filtered air throughout the home, maintains a quiet calm atmosphere in the middle of a bustling neighborhood, and features elegant wooden hues (such as the cedar Yakisugi siding).

The design of the Denali Panel System completely modernizes old stairway and railing designs with a sleek, high-end look for a fraction of the cost. It is very easy to replace outdated wooden stair and rails to transform spaces with a unique and stylish feel. This design is not only perfect for re-models, but it is trending heavily in multi-family and single-family new construction. The Denali Panel System gives a modern yet transitional look that is appealing to customers nationwide! This version is also available in SlimLine!

Custom epoxy bar top installation, full basement remodel featuring game room and wet bar. In addition to providing a wide range of interior design services, Tonic Interiors also specializes in the installation of custom epoxy counter and bar tops. Epoxy countertops are a beautiful, durable and cost-effective alternative to traditional stone and laminate surfaces, and may be applied over many existing substrates such as formica, granite or tile. Each countertop is a seamless, one-of -a-kind work of art with an endless variety of finishes and color options, and may be formulated to replicate marble, quartz and high-end stone surfaces for a fraction of the cost.