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These South Shore homeowners desired a fresh look for their kitchen that was efficient and functional with a design worthy of showing off to family and friends. They also wished for more natural light, increased floor area and better countertop work space allowing for ease of preparation and cooking. The Renovisions team began the remodel by installing a larger (5’) window over the sink area which overlooks the beautiful backyard. Additional countertop workspace was achieved by utilizing the corner and installing a GE induction cooktop and stainless steel hood. This solution was spot on spectacular!
Renovisions discussed the importance of adding lighting fixtures and the homeowners agreed. Under cabinet lighting was installed under wall cabinets with switch as well as two pendants over the peninsula and one pendant over the sink. It also made good design sense to add additional recessed ceiling fixtures with LED lights and trims that blend well with the ceiling.
The project came together beautifully and boasts gorgeous shaker styled cherry cabinetry with glass mullian doors. The separate desk area serves as a much needed office/organizational area for keys, mail and electronic charging.
A lovely backsplash of Tuscan-clay-look porcelain tile in 4”x8” brick pattern and diagonal tile with decorative metal-look accent tiles serves an eye-catching design detail. We created interest without being overdone.
A large rectangular under-mounted ‘chef’ sink in stainless steel finish was the way to go here to accommodate larger pots and pans and platters. The creamy color marble like durable yet beautiful quartz countertops created a soft tone for the kitchens overall aesthetic look. Simple, pretty details give the cherry cabinets understated elegance and the mix of textures makes the room feel welcoming.
Our client can’t wait to start preparing her favorite recipes for her family.

Converted an old massive brick wood-burning fireplace to natural gas, remote controlled, stainless steel burner pan, copper fire glass, lined with stainless steel and ceramic fiber. Puts a lot of heat, but I am building a heat exchanger to increase efficiency.

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The sterling grey SieMatic cabinetry, filled with high efficiency points-of-use storage like a pull-out pantry, increased both storage and counter space.
Anice Hoachlander

Create more light with added sidelight and half-round to go with a new door. A beautiful new front door can increase the curb appeal of your home. It is also a great update for security and energy efficiency. Larsen sells and installs several major manufacturer's doors.

This is an excellent choice for a rustic farmhouse. Vast storage, with security and efficiency. Adding a shed to your property is a great way to increase your limited storage space without breaking the bank.

Solera soft shades combine a soft, sculpted look with unique cellular construction. The focused fabric collection of fresh neutrals and inspired hues are offered in both light-filtering and room-darkening opacities. Solera shades also provide increased energy efficiency.

After many years of careful consideration and planning, these clients came to us with the goal of restoring this home’s original Victorian charm while also increasing its livability and efficiency. From preserving the original built-in cabinetry and fir flooring, to adding a new dormer for the contemporary master bathroom, careful measures were taken to strike this balance between historic preservation and modern upgrading. Behind the home’s new exterior claddings, meticulously designed to preserve its Victorian aesthetic, the shell was air sealed and fitted with a vented rainscreen to increase energy efficiency and durability. With careful attention paid to the relationship between natural light and finished surfaces, the once dark kitchen was re-imagined into a cheerful space that welcomes morning conversation shared over pots of coffee.
Every inch of this historical home was thoughtfully considered, prompting countless shared discussions between the home owners and ourselves. The stunning result is a testament to their clear vision and the collaborative nature of this project.
Photography by Radley Muller Photography
Design by Deborah Todd Building Design Services

A simple improvement to increase storage, organization and efficiency in a kitchen are cutlery dividers. It's the best way to minimize drawer clutter and be confident that you know exactly where the next utensil you need is. We also refaced the kitchen cabinets in white Formica, upgraded the cabinet doors with soft-close hinges and new roll out-drawers for lower cabinet storage.

High quality solar screen roller shades are the perfect window treatment choice for commercial locations, providing increased energy efficiency, durability, and cleanability in addition to heat,glare and UV control. MarQi Blinds commercial shade window treatments are highly durable, and built to last and remain beautiful and trouble-free.

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An easy-roll island can come across the kitchen to support big meal jobs like Thanksgiving. The butcher block top is a portable cutting surface. And when you're done, pop it back into place & engage the easy-lock wheels for no movement. Beautiful!
(Calgary Photos)

A casement window sized 64.00" x 48.00" installation to increase energy efficiency and look. Triple glazing and Argon guarantee a great thermal performance throughout the year, while the white exterior brings a classic feel to this house design.
Size (WxH)*: 64.00" x 48.00", • LoE : Energy Gain (CLR-CLR-LE8)

All gas range.
Available in 48" and 60" width sizes.
Features new 25,000 BTU PrimaNova™ burners plus 22,000 BTU UltraNova™, 18,000 SuperNova™, 15,000 BTU Nova™ and 130° degree simmer burners.
Cast iron interchangeable griddle charbroiler system allows for dual zone cooking with up to 40,000 BTUs of heat on four unique surfaces.
New PowR Oven™ provides 40% faster preheating and 30% increase in oven efficiency.
Accommodates full-size commercial 18" x 26" baking sheet.
Convection fan system for most complete exchange of air possible.
1850˚ infrared broiler.
Full motion grates.
5 position rack slide.
Available in 750+ color and finish combinations.
More streamlined and functional design including smoother front edges, easier to clean rangetop burner system, and larger glass oven door.
24" depth for compatibility with standard kitchen cabinetry.
Removable, dishwasher-friendly stainless steel drip trays.
48" small oven dimensions: 13¼"W x 20"D x 15"H.

Custom designed cabinetry and bookshelves, energy efficient insulation and hot water radiant heat makes this new basement family room inviting and cozy and increases the living space of the house by over 400 square feet. We added 4 large closets for organization and storage. Lower cabinet stereo storage is pre-wired for future home theater use.

Working with a long time resident, creating a unified look out of the varied styles found in the space while increasing the size of the home was the goal of this project.
Both of the home’s bathrooms were renovated to further the contemporary style of the space, adding elements of color as well as modern bathroom fixtures. Further additions to the master bathroom include a frameless glass door enclosure, green wall tiles, and a stone bar countertop with wall-mounted faucets.
The guest bathroom uses a more minimalistic design style, employing a white color scheme, free standing sink and a modern enclosed glass shower.
The kitchen maintains a traditional style with custom white kitchen cabinets, a Carrera marble countertop, banquet seats and a table with blue accent walls that add a splash of color to the space.

A meticulously crafted backyard retreat small plan home designed to redefine urban living. This energy-efficient dwelling unites the principles of sustainable design with eye-catching aesthetics to provide a functional space that's perfect for additional income, guest quarters, or extended family accommodations. Its compact layout aims to increase urban density while contributing to a reduced carbon footprint. The Retreat not only offers you the chance to embrace a greener, more efficient lifestyle but also empowers you with an opportunity to augment your income.

This modern home in New Buffalo, Michigan had its concrete polished up to a 400 grit concrete polish by Dancer Concrete out of Fort Wayne, Indiana. This polished concrete floor system incorporates a polished concrete Densifier and concrete stain guard for durability. The benefits of doing a polished concrete floor in your home are: easy maintenance, increased light reflectivity, and long term durability. We like how this otherwise warm space with its red wall accents is complemented by the cool gray color of this floor. Share your thoughts with us below!

. The entry to the reconfigured mudroom was relocated to the driveway side for easy homeowner access. This also restored the home’s original historic entry door as the public point of welcome. The mudroom was designed with increased options for storage and a large closet. A new compact, yet efficient powder room includes a custom marble sink and a window to the exterior for natural light.

The Rotating Living Wall is our take on a traditional, static, living wall. The rotation of the system brings the planter to you, meaning that this living wall is easy to maintain and can grow food. We have spent two years conducting research on its productivity at Penn State, and greenhouses currently use this system to increase their growing efficiency.

Converted an old massive brick wood-burning fireplace to natural gas, remote controlled, stainless steel burner pan, copper fire glass, lined with stainless steel and ceramic fiber. Puts a lot of heat, but I am building a heat exchanger to increase efficiency.
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