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Many buyers ask the same question when sourcing bedside tables from China:
“Why is the MOQ so high?”
For OEM bedside table and nightstand projects, MOQ is not only a sales rule. It is connected with material purchasing, machine setup, finishing process, hardware ordering, packaging, and production efficiency.
For standard ODM bedside tables, MOQ is usually easier to manage because the factory already has the structure, material plan, and production process ready.
For custom OEM nightstands, MOQ is usually higher because the project may involve custom size, color, drawer structure, legs, handles, finish, logo, packaging, or smart functions such as USB-C, wireless charging, LED lighting, Bluetooth speaker, fingerprint lock, or password lock.
For importers, distributors, hotel buyers, e-commerce sellers, and private label furniture brands, the best solution is not always to ask for the lowest MOQ.
A better approach is:
- Start with existing ODM models
- Keep the material and finish simple
- Use mixed SKUs under one material plan
- Accept a reasonable small-order price increase
- Build long-term cooperation with the factory
- Test the market first before placing a larger order
Hebai Furniture, operated by Ganzhou Hebai Wood Products Co., Ltd., is a China-based OEM bedside table and nightstand manufacturer supporting OEM/ODM projects for global buyers.
We support:
- Modern bedside tables
- Leather nightstands
- Upholstered nightstands
- Smart nightstands
- Hotel bedside tables
- Wireless charging nightstands
- USB-C bedside tables
- LED nightstands
- Bluetooth speaker nightstands
- Fingerprint lock nightstands
- Custom packaging
- Private label furniture projects
If you are sourcing bedside tables or nightstands from China, understanding MOQ can help you reduce risk, control cost, and negotiate with suppliers more professionally.
Full MOQ guide:
https://hebaifurniture.com/blog/bedside-table-moq-guide
Browse product catalog:
https://hebaifurniture.com/category
Request catalogue and quotation:
https://hebaifurniture.com/catalogue
Hebai Furniture | OEM Bedside Table & Nightstand Manufacturer in China

? COMPLETE KITCHEN REMODEL | COLORADO SPRINGS
This Colorado Springs kitchen renovation transformed an outdated builder-grade kitchen into a modern, functional space designed around improved storage, durable finishes, and everyday living.
? PROJECT INCLUDED
✔️ Complete kitchen demolition
✔️ Removal of existing cabinets and countertops
✔️ Flooring removal and replacement
✔️ New two-tone kitchen cabinetry
✔️ White shaker-style upper cabinets
✔️ Contrasting gray lower cabinets
✔️ Full-height pantry storage
✔️ New countertop installation
✔️ Farmhouse-style sink
✔️ Updated plumbing connections
✔️ Custom herringbone backsplash
✔️ Luxury vinyl plank flooring
✔️ Cabinet hardware installation
✔️ Appliance integration
?️ CUSTOM CABINET & STORAGE UPGRADES
One of the biggest improvements was redesigning the kitchen with a more intentional cabinet layout.
White upper cabinets help keep the kitchen feeling bright and open, while contrasting gray lower cabinets add visual depth and create a modern two-tone design.
Full-height pantry cabinetry was incorporated near the refrigerator to increase storage while creating a more finished, built-in appearance.
? CUSTOM HERRINGBONE BACKSPLASH
The herringbone backsplash became one of the defining features of the completed kitchen.
Careful layout planning, laser alignment, consistent spacing, and detailed cuts around outlets and corners were essential to creating a clean, professional finished installation.
✨ THE RESULT
What started as a dated builder-grade kitchen was transformed into a brighter, more functional space featuring improved storage, modern finishes, durable flooring, and custom craftsmanship.
? WHY CHOOSE I'M THE MAN SERVICES?
Every remodeling project is personally managed from demolition through completion with a focus on quality craftsmanship, attention to detail, and practical solutions designed around how homeowners actually use their homes.
If you need it done right, I'm The Man. ??
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Many buyers ask the same question when sourcing bedside tables from China:
“Why is the MOQ so high?”
For OEM bedside table and nightstand projects, MOQ is not only a sales rule. It is connected with material purchasing, machine setup, finishing process, hardware ordering, packaging, and production efficiency.
For standard ODM bedside tables, MOQ is usually easier to manage because the factory already has the structure, material plan, and production process ready.
For custom OEM nightstands, MOQ is usually higher because the project may involve custom size, color, drawer structure, legs, handles, finish, logo, packaging, or smart functions such as USB-C, wireless charging, LED lighting, Bluetooth speaker, fingerprint lock, or password lock.
For importers, distributors, hotel buyers, e-commerce sellers, and private label furniture brands, the best solution is not always to ask for the lowest MOQ.
A better approach is:
- Start with existing ODM models
- Keep the material and finish simple
- Use mixed SKUs under one material plan
- Accept a reasonable small-order price increase
- Build long-term cooperation with the factory
- Test the market first before placing a larger order
Hebai Furniture, operated by Ganzhou Hebai Wood Products Co., Ltd., is a China-based OEM bedside table and nightstand manufacturer supporting OEM/ODM projects for global buyers.
We support:
- Modern bedside tables
- Leather nightstands
- Upholstered nightstands
- Smart nightstands
- Hotel bedside tables
- Wireless charging nightstands
- USB-C bedside tables
- LED nightstands
- Bluetooth speaker nightstands
- Fingerprint lock nightstands
- Custom packaging
- Private label furniture projects
If you are sourcing bedside tables or nightstands from China, understanding MOQ can help you reduce risk, control cost, and negotiate with suppliers more professionally.
Full MOQ guide:
https://hebaifurniture.com/blog/bedside-table-moq-guide
Browse product catalog:
https://hebaifurniture.com/category
Request catalogue and quotation:
https://hebaifurniture.com/catalogue
Hebai Furniture | OEM Bedside Table & Nightstand Manufacturer in China

? COMPLETE KITCHEN REMODEL | COLORADO SPRINGS
This Colorado Springs kitchen renovation transformed an outdated builder-grade kitchen into a modern, functional space designed around improved storage, durable finishes, and everyday living.
? PROJECT INCLUDED
✔️ Complete kitchen demolition
✔️ Removal of existing cabinets and countertops
✔️ Flooring removal and replacement
✔️ New two-tone kitchen cabinetry
✔️ White shaker-style upper cabinets
✔️ Contrasting gray lower cabinets
✔️ Full-height pantry storage
✔️ New countertop installation
✔️ Farmhouse-style sink
✔️ Updated plumbing connections
✔️ Custom herringbone backsplash
✔️ Luxury vinyl plank flooring
✔️ Cabinet hardware installation
✔️ Appliance integration
?️ CUSTOM CABINET & STORAGE UPGRADES
One of the biggest improvements was redesigning the kitchen with a more intentional cabinet layout.
White upper cabinets help keep the kitchen feeling bright and open, while contrasting gray lower cabinets add visual depth and create a modern two-tone design.
Full-height pantry cabinetry was incorporated near the refrigerator to increase storage while creating a more finished, built-in appearance.
? CUSTOM HERRINGBONE BACKSPLASH
The herringbone backsplash became one of the defining features of the completed kitchen.
Careful layout planning, laser alignment, consistent spacing, and detailed cuts around outlets and corners were essential to creating a clean, professional finished installation.
✨ THE RESULT
What started as a dated builder-grade kitchen was transformed into a brighter, more functional space featuring improved storage, modern finishes, durable flooring, and custom craftsmanship.
? WHY CHOOSE I'M THE MAN SERVICES?
Every remodeling project is personally managed from demolition through completion with a focus on quality craftsmanship, attention to detail, and practical solutions designed around how homeowners actually use their homes.
If you need it done right, I'm The Man. ??

Many buyers ask the same question when sourcing bedside tables from China:
“Why is the MOQ so high?”
For OEM bedside table and nightstand projects, MOQ is not only a sales rule. It is connected with material purchasing, machine setup, finishing process, hardware ordering, packaging, and production efficiency.
For standard ODM bedside tables, MOQ is usually easier to manage because the factory already has the structure, material plan, and production process ready.
For custom OEM nightstands, MOQ is usually higher because the project may involve custom size, color, drawer structure, legs, handles, finish, logo, packaging, or smart functions such as USB-C, wireless charging, LED lighting, Bluetooth speaker, fingerprint lock, or password lock.
For importers, distributors, hotel buyers, e-commerce sellers, and private label furniture brands, the best solution is not always to ask for the lowest MOQ.
A better approach is:
- Start with existing ODM models
- Keep the material and finish simple
- Use mixed SKUs under one material plan
- Accept a reasonable small-order price increase
- Build long-term cooperation with the factory
- Test the market first before placing a larger order
Hebai Furniture, operated by Ganzhou Hebai Wood Products Co., Ltd., is a China-based OEM bedside table and nightstand manufacturer supporting OEM/ODM projects for global buyers.
We support:
- Modern bedside tables
- Leather nightstands
- Upholstered nightstands
- Smart nightstands
- Hotel bedside tables
- Wireless charging nightstands
- USB-C bedside tables
- LED nightstands
- Bluetooth speaker nightstands
- Fingerprint lock nightstands
- Custom packaging
- Private label furniture projects
If you are sourcing bedside tables or nightstands from China, understanding MOQ can help you reduce risk, control cost, and negotiate with suppliers more professionally.
Full MOQ guide:
https://hebaifurniture.com/blog/bedside-table-moq-guide
Browse product catalog:
https://hebaifurniture.com/category
Request catalogue and quotation:
https://hebaifurniture.com/catalogue
Hebai Furniture | OEM Bedside Table & Nightstand Manufacturer in China

? COMPLETE KITCHEN REMODEL | COLORADO SPRINGS
This Colorado Springs kitchen renovation transformed an outdated builder-grade kitchen into a modern, functional space designed around improved storage, durable finishes, and everyday living.
? PROJECT INCLUDED
✔️ Complete kitchen demolition
✔️ Removal of existing cabinets and countertops
✔️ Flooring removal and replacement
✔️ New two-tone kitchen cabinetry
✔️ White shaker-style upper cabinets
✔️ Contrasting gray lower cabinets
✔️ Full-height pantry storage
✔️ New countertop installation
✔️ Farmhouse-style sink
✔️ Updated plumbing connections
✔️ Custom herringbone backsplash
✔️ Luxury vinyl plank flooring
✔️ Cabinet hardware installation
✔️ Appliance integration
?️ CUSTOM CABINET & STORAGE UPGRADES
One of the biggest improvements was redesigning the kitchen with a more intentional cabinet layout.
White upper cabinets help keep the kitchen feeling bright and open, while contrasting gray lower cabinets add visual depth and create a modern two-tone design.
Full-height pantry cabinetry was incorporated near the refrigerator to increase storage while creating a more finished, built-in appearance.
? CUSTOM HERRINGBONE BACKSPLASH
The herringbone backsplash became one of the defining features of the completed kitchen.
Careful layout planning, laser alignment, consistent spacing, and detailed cuts around outlets and corners were essential to creating a clean, professional finished installation.
✨ THE RESULT
What started as a dated builder-grade kitchen was transformed into a brighter, more functional space featuring improved storage, modern finishes, durable flooring, and custom craftsmanship.
? WHY CHOOSE I'M THE MAN SERVICES?
Every remodeling project is personally managed from demolition through completion with a focus on quality craftsmanship, attention to detail, and practical solutions designed around how homeowners actually use their homes.
If you need it done right, I'm The Man. ??

? COMPLETE KITCHEN REMODEL | COLORADO SPRINGS
This Colorado Springs kitchen renovation transformed an outdated builder-grade kitchen into a modern, functional space designed around improved storage, durable finishes, and everyday living.
? PROJECT INCLUDED
✔️ Complete kitchen demolition
✔️ Removal of existing cabinets and countertops
✔️ Flooring removal and replacement
✔️ New two-tone kitchen cabinetry
✔️ White shaker-style upper cabinets
✔️ Contrasting gray lower cabinets
✔️ Full-height pantry storage
✔️ New countertop installation
✔️ Farmhouse-style sink
✔️ Updated plumbing connections
✔️ Custom herringbone backsplash
✔️ Luxury vinyl plank flooring
✔️ Cabinet hardware installation
✔️ Appliance integration
?️ CUSTOM CABINET & STORAGE UPGRADES
One of the biggest improvements was redesigning the kitchen with a more intentional cabinet layout.
White upper cabinets help keep the kitchen feeling bright and open, while contrasting gray lower cabinets add visual depth and create a modern two-tone design.
Full-height pantry cabinetry was incorporated near the refrigerator to increase storage while creating a more finished, built-in appearance.
? CUSTOM HERRINGBONE BACKSPLASH
The herringbone backsplash became one of the defining features of the completed kitchen.
Careful layout planning, laser alignment, consistent spacing, and detailed cuts around outlets and corners were essential to creating a clean, professional finished installation.
✨ THE RESULT
What started as a dated builder-grade kitchen was transformed into a brighter, more functional space featuring improved storage, modern finishes, durable flooring, and custom craftsmanship.
? WHY CHOOSE I'M THE MAN SERVICES?
Every remodeling project is personally managed from demolition through completion with a focus on quality craftsmanship, attention to detail, and practical solutions designed around how homeowners actually use their homes.
If you need it done right, I'm The Man. ??

Many buyers ask the same question when sourcing bedside tables from China:
“Why is the MOQ so high?”
For OEM bedside table and nightstand projects, MOQ is not only a sales rule. It is connected with material purchasing, machine setup, finishing process, hardware ordering, packaging, and production efficiency.
For standard ODM bedside tables, MOQ is usually easier to manage because the factory already has the structure, material plan, and production process ready.
For custom OEM nightstands, MOQ is usually higher because the project may involve custom size, color, drawer structure, legs, handles, finish, logo, packaging, or smart functions such as USB-C, wireless charging, LED lighting, Bluetooth speaker, fingerprint lock, or password lock.
For importers, distributors, hotel buyers, e-commerce sellers, and private label furniture brands, the best solution is not always to ask for the lowest MOQ.
A better approach is:
- Start with existing ODM models
- Keep the material and finish simple
- Use mixed SKUs under one material plan
- Accept a reasonable small-order price increase
- Build long-term cooperation with the factory
- Test the market first before placing a larger order
Hebai Furniture, operated by Ganzhou Hebai Wood Products Co., Ltd., is a China-based OEM bedside table and nightstand manufacturer supporting OEM/ODM projects for global buyers.
We support:
- Modern bedside tables
- Leather nightstands
- Upholstered nightstands
- Smart nightstands
- Hotel bedside tables
- Wireless charging nightstands
- USB-C bedside tables
- LED nightstands
- Bluetooth speaker nightstands
- Fingerprint lock nightstands
- Custom packaging
- Private label furniture projects
If you are sourcing bedside tables or nightstands from China, understanding MOQ can help you reduce risk, control cost, and negotiate with suppliers more professionally.
Full MOQ guide:
https://hebaifurniture.com/blog/bedside-table-moq-guide
Browse product catalog:
https://hebaifurniture.com/category
Request catalogue and quotation:
https://hebaifurniture.com/catalogue
Hebai Furniture | OEM Bedside Table & Nightstand Manufacturer in China

The owners of this colonial-style house wanted to renovate their home to increase space and improve flow. We built a two-story addition that included a dining room and bar on the first floor (off of the family room) and a new master bathroom (creating a master suite).
RUDLOFF Custom Builders has won Best of Houzz for Customer Service in 2014, 2015 2016 and 2017. We also were voted Best of Design in 2016, 2017 and 2018, which only 2% of professionals receive. Rudloff Custom Builders has been featured on Houzz in their Kitchen of the Week, What to Know About Using Reclaimed Wood in the Kitchen as well as included in their Bathroom WorkBook article. We are a full service, certified remodeling company that covers all of the Philadelphia suburban area. This business, like most others, developed from a friendship of young entrepreneurs who wanted to make a difference in their clients’ lives, one household at a time. This relationship between partners is much more than a friendship. Edward and Stephen Rudloff are brothers who have renovated and built custom homes together paying close attention to detail. They are carpenters by trade and understand concept and execution. RUDLOFF CUSTOM BUILDERS will provide services for you with the highest level of professionalism, quality, detail, punctuality and craftsmanship, every step of the way along our journey together.
Specializing in residential construction allows us to connect with our clients early on in the design phase to ensure that every detail is captured as you imagined. One stop shopping is essentially what you will receive with RUDLOFF CUSTOM BUILDERS from design of your project to the construction of your dreams, executed by on-site project managers and skilled craftsmen. Our concept, envision our client’s ideas and make them a reality. Our mission; CREATING LIFETIME RELATIONSHIPS BUILT ON TRUST AND INTEGRITY.
Photo Credit: JMB Photoworks

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The owners of this colonial-style house wanted to renovate their home to increase space and improve flow. We built a two-story addition that included a dining room and bar on the first floor (off of the family room) and a new master bathroom (creating a master suite).
RUDLOFF Custom Builders has won Best of Houzz for Customer Service in 2014, 2015 2016 and 2017. We also were voted Best of Design in 2016, 2017 and 2018, which only 2% of professionals receive. Rudloff Custom Builders has been featured on Houzz in their Kitchen of the Week, What to Know About Using Reclaimed Wood in the Kitchen as well as included in their Bathroom WorkBook article. We are a full service, certified remodeling company that covers all of the Philadelphia suburban area. This business, like most others, developed from a friendship of young entrepreneurs who wanted to make a difference in their clients’ lives, one household at a time. This relationship between partners is much more than a friendship. Edward and Stephen Rudloff are brothers who have renovated and built custom homes together paying close attention to detail. They are carpenters by trade and understand concept and execution. RUDLOFF CUSTOM BUILDERS will provide services for you with the highest level of professionalism, quality, detail, punctuality and craftsmanship, every step of the way along our journey together.
Specializing in residential construction allows us to connect with our clients early on in the design phase to ensure that every detail is captured as you imagined. One stop shopping is essentially what you will receive with RUDLOFF CUSTOM BUILDERS from design of your project to the construction of your dreams, executed by on-site project managers and skilled craftsmen. Our concept, envision our client’s ideas and make them a reality. Our mission; CREATING LIFETIME RELATIONSHIPS BUILT ON TRUST AND INTEGRITY.
Photo Credit: JMB Photoworks

The owners of this kitchen had spent the money to upgrade the finishes in their kitchen upon building the home 12 years ago, but after living in the space for several years they realized how nonfunctional the layout really was. The (then) two preschool aged children had grown into busy, hungry teenagers with many friends who also liked to hang out at the house. So the family needed a more functional kitchen with better traffic flow, space for daily activities revolving around the kitchen at different times of day, and a kitchen that could accommodate cooking for and serving large groups. Furthermore, the dark, traditional finishes no longer reflected the homeowners’ style. They requested a brighter, more relaxed, coastal style that reflected their love of the seaside cities they like to visit.
Originally, the kitchen was U-shaped with a narrow island in the middle. The island created narrow aisles that bottle-necked at the dishwasher, refrigerator, and cooktop areas. There was a pass-through from the foyer into the kitchen, but the owners never liked that the pass-through was also located so close to the powder room. The awkward proximity was unappealing and made guests feel uncomfortable.
The kitchen’s storage was made up of lots of narrow cabinets, apothecary drawers, clipped corner units, and very few drawers. It lacked useful storage for the larger items the family used on a daily basis. And the kitchen’s only pantry was small closet that had only builder-grade, narrow shelving with no illumination to be able to see the contents inside.
Overall, the kitchen’s lighting plan was poorly executed. Only six recessed cans illuminated the entire kitchen and nook areas. The under cabinet lighting was not evenly distributed either. In fact, the builder had mis-placed the under cabinet lighting around the decorative pilasters which made for choppy, dark cubbies. Further, the builder didn’t include any lighting over the sink or the bar area, which meant whoever was doing the dishes was always in their own shadow. That, coupled with the steep overhang of the game room above made the bar area feel like a dim, cavernous space that wasn’t inviting or task oriented. The kitchen looked out into the main living space, but the raised bar and a narrow wall (which held the only large cabinet in the kitchen) created more of a barrier than a relationship to the living room or breakfast nook. In fact, one couldn’t even see the breakfast nook from the cooktop or sink areas due to its orientation. The raised bar top was too narrow to comfortably sit to either dine at or chat from due to the lack of knee space. The the homeowners confided that the kitchen felt more like a dark, dirty prison than place where the family, or their guests, wanted to gather and commune.
The clients' needs and desires were:
➢ to create a kitchen that would be a space the family loved to be in; to relate to the adjacent spaces all around, and to have better flow for entertaining large groups
➢ to remove the walls between the breakfast nook and living area and to be able to utilize the natural light from the windows in both those areas
➢ to incorporate a functional chopping block for prepping fresh food for home cooked meals, an island with a large sink and drain board, 2 pull out trash cans, and seating for at least the 2 teens to eat or do homework
➢ to design a kitchen and breakfast nook with an airy, coastal, relaxed vibe that blended with the rest of the house's coastal theme
➢ to integrate a layered lighting plan which would include ample general illumination, specific task lighting, decorative lighting, and lots of illuminated storage
➢ to design a kitchen with not only more storage for all the husband’s kitchen gadgets and collection of oils and spices, but smart storage, including a coffee/breakfast bar and a place to store and conceal the toaster oven and microwave
➢ to find a way to utilize the large open space between the kitchen, pantry area, and breakfast nook
Twelve Stones Designs achieved the owner's goals by:
➢ removing the walls between the kitchen and living room to allow the natural light to filter in from the adjacent rooms and to create a connection between the kitchen, nook, and living spaces for a sense of unity and communion
➢ removing the existing pantry and designing 3 large pantry style cabinets with LED tape lights and rollout drawers to house lots of kitchen appliances, gadgets, and tons of groceries. We also took the cabinets all the way up to the 9’ ceiling for additional storage for seasonal items and bulk storage.
➢ designing 2 islands - 1 with a gorgeous black walnut chopping block that houses a drawer for chopping and carving knives and a custom double pull out trash unit for point of use utilization - and 1 that houses the dishwasher, a large Blanco Gourmet sink with integrated drain board, woven baskets for fresh root vegetables and kitchen towels, plenty of drawer storage for kitchen items, and bar seating for up to 4 diners.
➢ closing off the space between the kitchen and the powder room to create a beautiful new private alcove for the powder room as well as adding some decorative storage. This also gave us space to include more tall storage near the new range for precision placement of the husband’s extensive oil and spice collection as well as a location for a combo-steam oven the wife wanted for baking and cooking healthy meals.
The project is enhanced functionally by:
➢ incorporated USB and standard receptacles for the kids’ laptops and phone charging in the large island
➢ designing the small island to include additional open shelving for items used on a daily basis such as a variety of bowls, plates, and colanders. This set up also works well for the husband who prefers to “plate” his dinners in restaurant-style fashion before presenting them to the table.
➢ the integration of specific storage units, such as double stacked cutlery drawers, a custom spice pull-out, a Kuerig coffee and tea pod drawer, and custom double stacked utensil drawers
➢ moving the refrigerator to the old oven location - this eliminated the bottle neck as well as created a better relationship to the eating table. It also utilizes the floor space between the pantry, nook, and kitchen
➢ creating a banquet style breakfast nook - this banquette seating not only doubles the amount of seating for large gatherings but it better utilizes the odd space between the kitchen and the previous nook area. It also helps to create a distinct pathway from the mudroom room through the pantry area, kitchen, nook, and living room.
➢ the coffee/breakfast bar area which includes the perfect location for the concealed microwave and toaster oven, convenient storage for the coffee pods and tea accoutrements. Roll-out drawers below also house the smoothie maker, hot water kettle, and a plethora of smoothie-making ingredients such as protein powders, smoothie additives, etc. Furthermore, the drawers below the Keurig house measuring utensil, cutlery, baking supplies and tupperware storage.
➢ incorporating lots of wide drawers and pullouts to accommodate large cookware.
➢ utilizing as much vertical space as possible by building storage to the ceiling which accommodates the family’s abundant amount of serving platters, baking sheets, bakeware, casserole dishes, and additional cutting boards.
The project is enhanced aesthetically by:
➢ new 5-piece Versailles pattern porcelain tile that now seamlessly joins the entire down stairs area together creating a bright, cohesiveness feeling instead of choppy separated spaces - it also adds a coastal feeling
➢ designing a cabinet to conceal the microwave and toaster oven
➢ the coastal influenced light fixtures over the nook table and island
➢ the sandy colors of the Langdon Cambria countertops. The swirling pattern and sparkling quartz pieces remind the homeowner of black-and-tan sandy beaches
➢ the striped banquet seating whose creamy white background and blue-green stripes were the inspiration for the cabinet and wall colors.
➢ All the interior doors were painted black to coordinate with the blacks and grays in the backsplash tile and countertop. This also adds a hint of tailored formality to an otherwise casual space.
➢ the use of WAC's Oculux small aperture LED units for the overhead lighting complimented with Diode LED strips for task lighting under the cabinets and inside the pantry and glass wall cabinets. All of the lighting applications are on separate dimmer switches.
Innovative uses of materials or construction methods by Realty Restoration LLC:
➢ Each 1-1/2” x 3” block of reclaimed end-grain black walnut that makes up the center island chopping block was hand milled and built in the shop. It was designed to look substantial and proportional to the surrounding elements, executed by creating the 4 inch tall top with a solid wood chamfered edge band.
➢ The metal doors on either side of the vent hood were also custom designed for this project and built in the Realty Restoration LLC shop. They are made 1x2, 11-gauge mild steel with ribbed glass. Weighing 60 lbs a piece, heavy duty cabinet hinges were added to support the weight of the door and keep them from sagging.
➢ Under-cabinet receptacles were added along the range wall in order to have a clean, uninterrupted backsplash.
Design obstacles to overcome:
➢ Because we were removing the demising walls between the kitchen and living room, we had to find a way to plumb and vent the new island. We did this by tunneling through the slab (the slab had post tension cables which prevented us from just trenching) to run a new wet vent through a nearby structural wall. We pulled the existing hot and cold lines between upper floor joists and ran them down the structural wall as well and up through a conduit in the tunnel.
➢ Since we were converting from wall overs to a gas range it allowed us to utilize the 220 feed for the wall ovens to provide a new sub panel for all the new kitchen circuits
➢ Due to framing deficiencies inherited from the original build there was a 1-1/2” differential in the floor-to-ceiling height over a 20 foot span; by utilizing the process of cutting and furring coupled with the crown moulding details on the cabinet elevations we were able to mask the problem and provide seamless transitions between the cabinet components.
Evidence of superior craftsmanship:
➢ uniquely designed, one-of-a-kind metal “X” end panels on the large island. The end panels were custom made in the Realty Restoration LLC shop and fitted to the exact dimensions of the island. The welding seams are completely indistinguishable - the posts look like they are cut from a single sheet of metal
➢ square metal posts on the small island were also custom made and designed to compliment and carry through the metal element s throughout the kitchen
➢ the beautiful, oversized end panels on the pantry cabinets which give the breakfast nook a tailored look
➢ integrating a large format 5 piece Versailles tile pattern to seamlessly flow from the existing spaces into the new kitchen space
➢ By constructing a custom cabinet that jogged around a corner we could not remodel (housing the entry way coat closet) we were able to camouflage the adjacent wall offset within the upper and lower cabinets. By designing around the existing jog in the structural walls we accomplished a few things: we were able to find the space to house, and hide, the microwave and toaster oven yet still have a clean cohesive appearance from the kitchen side. Additionally, the owners were able to keep their much needed coat closet and we didn’t have to increase the budget with unnecessary structural work.

The Rancho Estate provides a level of luxury that sets it apart from any residence in Los Angeles, breaking the record for the most expensive home ever sold in the Encino area. The Eden Group worked with the client to achieve all their development goals by providing integrated design and engineering services which developed concurrently achieving project milestones while staying within the construction budget. Our residential design team used modern aesthetics which entailed of design elements tailored to provide spacious and unparalleled views of the San Fernando Valley. Attracting a dream buyer is the most important aspect in the eyes of any real estate developer and that is why we chose two words to describe the amenities we incorporated into the design: Vast & Spectacular. The estate allows you to swim with infinite views, get your work out on at the indoor gym, shoot hoops with your friends in the indoor basketball court, go for a round of bowling with your child, chomp on popcorn in your theater, get a massage after the steam room at your private spa, putt a couple hole-in-ones, and if you get bored you can always choose to go for a ride from the collection inside your 16-car garage. Majestic high ceilings mixed wide span openings created a challenge for our engineers given the strict rules in the Baseline Hillside Ordinance and the California Building Code. Our structural engineers prepared innovative design plans which entailed of 150 deep pile foundations mixed with steel and laminated timber framing members. We also used permanent shoring techniques to reduce construction cost by eliminating the need for temporary shoring plans for both the structure foundation and on-site retaining walls. Given that California has some of the strictest stormwater management requirements and the total amount of non-permeable areas on this project, the client was required to construct a 35,000-gallon rain harvesting tank per the Low Impact Development Plan Best Management Practice (BMP’s) standards. Our specialized drainage design team captured all on-site stormwater through trench drains, area drains, and downspouts which routed water to a mechanical sump pump that connected to the storage tank for irrigation use later. Innovative design engineering techniques used on this project allowed for increased safety and sustainability making the Rancho Estate a masterpiece of contemporary construction.

Our clients wanted to increase the size of their kitchen, which was small, in comparison to the overall size of the home. They wanted a more open livable space for the family to be able to hang out downstairs. They wanted to remove the walls downstairs in the front formal living and den making them a new large den/entering room. They also wanted to remove the powder and laundry room from the center of the kitchen, giving them more functional space in the kitchen that was completely opened up to their den. The addition was planned to be one story with a bedroom/game room (flex space), laundry room, bathroom (to serve as the on-suite to the bedroom and pool bath), and storage closet. They also wanted a larger sliding door leading out to the pool.
We demoed the entire kitchen, including the laundry room and powder bath that were in the center! The wall between the den and formal living was removed, completely opening up that space to the entry of the house. A small space was separated out from the main den area, creating a flex space for them to become a home office, sitting area, or reading nook. A beautiful fireplace was added, surrounded with slate ledger, flanked with built-in bookcases creating a focal point to the den. Behind this main open living area, is the addition. When the addition is not being utilized as a guest room, it serves as a game room for their two young boys. There is a large closet in there great for toys or additional storage. A full bath was added, which is connected to the bedroom, but also opens to the hallway so that it can be used for the pool bath.
The new laundry room is a dream come true! Not only does it have room for cabinets, but it also has space for a much-needed extra refrigerator. There is also a closet inside the laundry room for additional storage. This first-floor addition has greatly enhanced the functionality of this family’s daily lives. Previously, there was essentially only one small space for them to hang out downstairs, making it impossible for more than one conversation to be had. Now, the kids can be playing air hockey, video games, or roughhousing in the game room, while the adults can be enjoying TV in the den or cooking in the kitchen, without interruption! While living through a remodel might not be easy, the outcome definitely outweighs the struggles throughout the process.

Converting a home office into a nursery for a growing family presented some interesting challenges because of the spatial limitations. Originally, the space housed an enclosed side porch in this small 1940's post war cottage style home. During the planning stage, the decision was made that the design elements of the nursery would be consistent with those previously used in the refurbished home…a soft, sophisticated mix of traditional furnishings accented with contemporary styled pieces and elements set within a monochromatic color scheme. Knowing that the expected child was a girl enabled the exploration of a full range of feminine options. To maximize style, unify the space, and preserve the impression of childlike innocence a decision was reached to use minimalist colors. Winter Morning coats the walls with just a hint of pink as seen in the sky at sunrise. Texture is introduced in a blush linen; its hue was chosen to increase spatial perception within this compact nursery. The same linen covers the crib bumper pads and upholsters the small scale glider. Blush is repeated in the chenille braid on the bumper pads, the pleat closures for the tailored striped silk crib skirt and, again, on the trim of the stripped silk drapery panels which are hung to the ceiling adding visual height and providing yards of gentle softness to the area. Antique botanicals from the owner's childhood provide femininity and a connection to the past. Mounted from the ceiling is a small glazed chandelier with clear crystal and rose quartz pendants perfectly suited for the little charmer who will occupy this room. The space may be small in size, but it is large in style, functionality, and filled with love.

Converting a home office into a nursery for a growing family presented some interesting challenges because of the spatial limitations. Originally, the space housed an enclosed side porch in this small 1940's post war cottage style home. During the planning stage, the decision was made that the design elements of the nursery would be consistent with those previously used in the refurbished home…a soft, sophisticated mix of traditional furnishings accented with contemporary styled pieces and elements set within a monochromatic color scheme. Knowing that the expected child was a girl enabled the exploration of a full range of feminine options. To maximize style, unify the space, and preserve the impression of childlike innocence a decision was reached to use minimalist colors. Winter Morning coats the walls with just a hint of pink as seen in the sky at sunrise. Texture is introduced in a blush linen; its hue was chosen to increase spatial perception within this compact nursery. The same linen covers the crib bumper pads and upholsters the small scale glider. Blush is repeated in the chenille braid on the bumper pads, the pleat closures for the tailored striped silk crib skirt and, again, on the trim of the stripped silk drapery panels which are hung to the ceiling adding visual height and providing yards of gentle softness to the area. Antique botanicals from the owner's childhood provide femininity and a connection to the past. Mounted from the ceiling is a small glazed chandelier with clear crystal and rose quartz pendants perfectly suited for the little charmer who will occupy this room. The space may be small in size, but it is large in style, functionality, and filled with love.

Converting a home office into a nursery for a growing family presented some interesting challenges because of the spatial limitations. Originally, the space housed an enclosed side porch in this small 1940's post war cottage style home. During the planning stage, the decision was made that the design elements of the nursery would be consistent with those previously used in the refurbished home…a soft, sophisticated mix of traditional furnishings accented with contemporary styled pieces and elements set within a monochromatic color scheme. Knowing that the expected child was a girl enabled the exploration of a full range of feminine options. To maximize style, unify the space, and preserve the impression of childlike innocence a decision was reached to use minimalist colors. Winter Morning coats the walls with just a hint of pink as seen in the sky at sunrise. Texture is introduced in a blush linen; its hue was chosen to increase spatial perception within this compact nursery. The same linen covers the crib bumper pads and upholsters the small scale glider. Blush is repeated in the chenille braid on the bumper pads, the pleat closures for the tailored striped silk crib skirt and, again, on the trim of the stripped silk drapery panels which are hung to the ceiling adding visual height and providing yards of gentle softness to the area. Antique botanicals from the owner's childhood provide femininity and a connection to the past. Mounted from the ceiling is a small glazed chandelier with clear crystal and rose quartz pendants perfectly suited for the little charmer who will occupy this room. The space may be small in size, but it is large in style, functionality, and filled with love.

Our clients wanted to increase the size of their kitchen, which was small, in comparison to the overall size of the home. They wanted a more open livable space for the family to be able to hang out downstairs. They wanted to remove the walls downstairs in the front formal living and den making them a new large den/entering room. They also wanted to remove the powder and laundry room from the center of the kitchen, giving them more functional space in the kitchen that was completely opened up to their den. The addition was planned to be one story with a bedroom/game room (flex space), laundry room, bathroom (to serve as the on-suite to the bedroom and pool bath), and storage closet. They also wanted a larger sliding door leading out to the pool.
We demoed the entire kitchen, including the laundry room and powder bath that were in the center! The wall between the den and formal living was removed, completely opening up that space to the entry of the house. A small space was separated out from the main den area, creating a flex space for them to become a home office, sitting area, or reading nook. A beautiful fireplace was added, surrounded with slate ledger, flanked with built-in bookcases creating a focal point to the den. Behind this main open living area, is the addition. When the addition is not being utilized as a guest room, it serves as a game room for their two young boys. There is a large closet in there great for toys or additional storage. A full bath was added, which is connected to the bedroom, but also opens to the hallway so that it can be used for the pool bath.
The new laundry room is a dream come true! Not only does it have room for cabinets, but it also has space for a much-needed extra refrigerator. There is also a closet inside the laundry room for additional storage. This first-floor addition has greatly enhanced the functionality of this family’s daily lives. Previously, there was essentially only one small space for them to hang out downstairs, making it impossible for more than one conversation to be had. Now, the kids can be playing air hockey, video games, or roughhousing in the game room, while the adults can be enjoying TV in the den or cooking in the kitchen, without interruption! While living through a remodel might not be easy, the outcome definitely outweighs the struggles throughout the process.
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