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Photo by Mike Casey The owners of this 1960s ranch house loved their house but it wasn't configured to meet their needs. The house had only two small bedrooms for the family of four, and there was no casual living space for parents and kids to hang out separately. Neither we nor the clients wanted to increase the home's energy usage. It was a tall order: could we increase the home's size without increasing its energy footprint? ADDING FUNCTIONALITY We built two small additions, one at the front of the home and one off the side adjacent to the two existing bedrooms. These new spaces provided an additional bedroom on the main level as well as a new stair down to the basement. At basement level, the additions yielded a guest room, a full bathroom and a laundry area. The existing basement, which is now easily accessible from the main floor, was refinished as a casual family room. The architect designed the new spaces to be spare and bright, replicating the mid-century aesthetic. Every detail—from the open stair, to the light maple floors, to the detailing of the bathroom vanity—echoes the vintage and character of the original home. INTEGRATING ENERGY AND DESIGN The key to meeting this challenge was a rigorous and integrated planning process with early-stage energy modeling accompanying design. As the architect (Anita Rogers) worked out the space plan, the energy consultant (Mike Duclos) analyzed how various scenarios could be combined with envelope and mechanical packages to not only hold the line on energy use but improve performance. We anticipate the plan we settled on will save 25% annually over pre-project energy use.

South Baton Rouge Kitchen Remodel: If the kitchen space was a blank slate - how could it be designed to function best for the owners? Asking this question at the beginning and collaboration with the owner and designer that desired a beautiful end product was what contributed to the success of this project. We began with a center island cooktop that "cramped" the room for preparing meals and a relatively small refrigerator space. For an owner that loves to cook and entertain, we needed to increase the available space for cooking and food storage. In the end, we relocated the gas range to the side wall along with increasing the island size to allow room for meal preparation along with bar style seating for loved ones to "watch and test taste" while keeping good conversation close by the cook in action. We also were able to accommodate the owner's desire to increase the refrigerator/ freezer space without losing cabinet storage. Installing floor to ceiling cabinetry with accessory lighting gives this space the sense that good design and quality craftsmanship are necessary ingredients for another successful project by Spencer's Contracting.

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With additional in-kitchen seating our homeowners have a casual dining option for quick weeknight dinners or when they don't have guests.
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The curved metal bar shown here allows the ladder to roll back and forth smoothly, granting access to all of the upper wine bottles. Not only is this a convenience, but it adds to the overall look of the wine cellar as well. Wine Cellar Specialists 1134 Commerce Drive Richardson (972)454-0480 75081 https://winecellarspec.com/

Our wine cellar builders installed premium redwood wine racks in this commercial wine cellar. As you can see, they were left unfinished, in favor of a bright, clean wine cellar design TX. Like wine, unfinished wood ages gracefully, even improving in quality over time. A variety of racking types can be seen here. They provide both bulk and display wine storage options. Wine Cellar Specialists 1134 Commerce Drive Richardson (972)454-0480 75081 winecellarspec.com

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South Monroe Sanctuary These delightful homeowners wanted to increase their usable patio space, create privacy from pesky neighbors, have a new uniform patio surface (they had aggregate concrete and sandset flagstone), to mask freeway noise and create much needed shade. We started by suggesting they move the hot tub into the body of the pool and relocating the pool equipment to the remote right corner of the yard so you could actually hear people talk while relaxing. Unfortunately, the pool contractor hired by the client turned out to be an absolute nightmare. He went off the air completely for weeks at a time with no communication, creating huge project delays. There appeared to be some issue between him and his subcontractors. The pool contractor installed the pool and pool coping for this project, therefore they are not part of our contract with the homeowner. Despite the challenges and delays with the pool contractor, we were able to move the project forward. We installed drainage, re-graded the property and laid the pavers for the two patios. The existing patio was funky as there was a step down in an awkward location, creating a tripping hazard. We adjusted the step location by making a step up from the infrequently used garage door. Now the patio and walk are all at the same level. We removed some of the existing concrete along the sidewalk so you see a cohesive flow of pavers once you are through the side yard, rather than a mishmash of materials. Installing five 24” box laurels helped with the visual privacy from the pesky neighbors. The water features installed in the pool and the standalone fountain help eliminate the sound of the freeway noise. The focal point of the yard is the wall at the base of the pool, constructed out of cinderblock, finished with beautiful 2” and 3” pieces of K2 Full Range Ashlar stone and a bluestone cap, and water weirs. We added visual green by placing the stepping stones into the lawn, which also draws your attention to the other side of the yard and makes the yard look larger. Reducing the lawn footprint a bit, reducing the patio footprint from 1430 SF to 1140 SF, while increasing the planting beds, all made the yard seem more spacious and lush. We recommended increasing the coping size to 18” wide so there would be enough space to around the pool. Many existing plants and trees remained so we had to match and plan for the future since some existing trees look to be nearing end of life. The owner wanted an all white plant palette and loves shade plants like hydrangeas so we had to find full sun, white flowering plants which met with her approval. Providing much needed shade for this uber hot backyard, the oversized pergola allows for expansion of shaded seating for large parties. The fan helps keep guests cool on hot days and the heaters keep them warm during the fall and spring shoulder seasons. Their budget did not allow for a built in BBQ at the moment so we helped them source a sleek looking MontAlpi BBQ island at a reasonable price point.

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Classic "rocking chair" style covered porch by Archadeck of Augusta. Photos courtesy of Archadeck of Augusta
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Majestic columns and classic Chippendale railings add charm to this Augusta covered porch. Photos courtesy of Archadeck of Augusta
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A design build sunroom addition looking over Lake Linganore in New Market Maryland would be a great way to enjoy the beautiful views and natural light. Talon Construction is the right contractor who can design and build the perfect sunroom for your needs. Here are some things to consider when designing your sunroom: The size of the sunroom. You'll need to decide how much space you need and what you want to use the sunroom for. The materials you want to use. Sunrooms can be made from a variety of materials, including wood, vinyl, and aluminum. The style of the sunroom. You can choose a traditional or modern style, or something in between like transitional. The features you want. Sunrooms can have a variety of features, such as skylights, ceiling fans, and a fireplace Here are some of the benefits of having a design build sunroom addition looking over Lake Linganore in New Market Maryland: Increased living space. A sunroom can add valuable living space to your home. Enjoyable views. A sunroom is the perfect place to relax and enjoy the views of Lake Linganore. Natural light. A sunroom will bring in natural light, which can help to improve the mood and energy levels of the people who use it. Increased home value. A sunroom can increase the value of your home. If you're interested in having a design build sunroom addition looking over Lake Linganore in New Market Maryland, give Talon Construction a call and they can help you through the design and construction process.

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This tasting table was a great addition to the home wine cellar design. It provides a convenient place for decanting, serving, and tasting wines. Learn more about the whole project: https://harvestwinecellarsandsaunas.com/wine-cellar-tours-walkthroughs/contemporary-home-wine-cellar-tour-walkthrough/ Harvest Custom Wine Cellars and Saunas 1509 Palmyra Ave Richmond, VA 23227 (804) 467-5816 Take a video tour of this project: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gLwiLS5j-Us