My House Design/Build Team | www.myhousedesignbuild.com | 604-694-6873 | Duy Nguyen Photography -------------------------------------------------------Right from the beginning it was evident that this Coquitlam Renovation was unique. It’s first impression was memorable as immediately after entering the front door, just past the dining table, there was a tree growing in the middle of home! Upon further inspection of the space it became apparent that this home had undergone several alterations during its lifetime... The homeowners unabashedness towards colour and willingness to embrace the home’s mid-century architecture made this home one of a kind. The existing T&G cedar ceiling, dropped beams, and ample glazing naturally leant itself to a mid-century space.

Originally designed by one of the most notable landscape architects in town, this once impressive project had faltered in recent years. The pool and spa still functioned well, and the client wanted to keep it intact. In addition, they wanted to keep as much of the existing landscaping as possible. The surrounding decks, walls, and steps were fair game. At first glance, one might think that our changes were simple material changes. Upon closer inspection, however, one can see the subtle, yet transformative changes that come together to update this classic pool in a tasteful, timeless manner, and improve the flow and usability of the deck areas, while softening the feel of the massive hardscape. The subtle changes begin as soon as you walk out the back door of the house. The existing decking had a lot of what we call “tweeners”; areas that are overly generous walkways, yet not large enough to house furniture. The awkwardly small bluestone patio was expanded to accommodate a generous seating area, by pushing the step-down closer to the pool. Our talented stone mason carefully married the new bluestone into the existing, resulting in an imperceptible difference between the two. As you descend the new bluestone steps to the pool level, your bare feet will be thankful for the new smooth-finished limestone colored concrete, with a hand cut pattern carefully etched into its surface. The old red brick decking was so hot that the owners could not walk around the pool in bare feet. The brick coping was also replaced with an eased edge Pennsylvania Premier Stone which matches the new step treads throughout the project. Between the house and the pool, a large raised planter was reconfigured, giving additional space to the pool deck for a shaded lounge chair area. Across the pool, a bank of rather tall painted brick retaining walls were cut down, shortened, and moved. This lessened the visual impact of the walls, which were rather overwhelming in the space, as well as opening up a new seating area, nestled under the arms of the massive pecan at the back of the property. Rather than continuing solid decking around the entire pool, the area near these walls has been transformed to large stone stepper pads set in a sea of beautiful St. Augustine lawn. This creates a visually softened area that is still suited to setting tables and chairs when the guest list calls for additional seating. The spa area is quite possibly the most dramatic change on this project. Yet more raised planter walls divided this area into awkward spaces, unsuited to proper furniture placement. The planters were removed, new stone decks, once again expertly married into the existing, opening the area to house a large dining table and new built in bbq area. The spa itself was re-imagined with the bluestone coping, and painted brick veneer. The most impressive addition though is the new handmade glazed tiles that surround the existing cast stone water feature. This water feature was almost unnoticeable against the painted brick wall, but now the dramatic arch and pop of color draw the eye to this quaint little corner of the property.

My House Design/Build Team | www.myhousedesignbuild.com | 604-694-6873 | Duy Nguyen Photography -------------------------------------------------------Right from the beginning it was evident that this Coquitlam Renovation was unique. It’s first impression was memorable as immediately after entering the front door, just past the dining table, there was a tree growing in the middle of home! Upon further inspection of the space it became apparent that this home had undergone several alterations during its lifetime... The homeowners unabashedness towards colour and willingness to embrace the home’s mid-century architecture made this home one of a kind. The existing T&G cedar ceiling, dropped beams, and ample glazing naturally leant itself to a mid-century space.

Alair Homes is committed to quality throughout every stage of the building process and in every detail of your new custom home or home renovation. We guarantee superior work because we perform quality assurance checks at every stage of the building process. Before anything is covered up – even before city building inspectors come to your home – we critically examine our work to ensure that it lives up to our extraordinarily high standards. We are proud of our extraordinary high building standards as well as our renowned customer service. Every Alair Homes custom home comes with a two year national home warranty as well as an Alair Homes guarantee and includes complimentary 3, 6 and 12 month inspections after completion. During our proprietary construction process every detail is accessible to Alair Homes clients online 24 hours a day to view project details, schedules, sub trade quotes, pricing in order to give Alair Homes clients 100% control over every single item regardless how small.

Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) design and construction compliant with California ADU laws (SB 9, SB 68, SB 1123). EDR Design Build provides turnkey ADU solutions including architectural design optimized for code compliance, permitting coordination with local jurisdictions, construction management, and final inspection. ADUs serve as guest houses, in-law quarters, rental income properties, or long-term housing solutions. Typical ADU sizes 400-800 sq ft with project costs ranging from $150K-$400K depending on configuration and finish levels.

This beautiful interior wood-burning fireplace showcases the Quarry Mill's Brighton grey ledgestone natural thin veneer. Brighton is a neutral real thin stone veneer in the ledgestone style. The natural stone has fairly consistent shades of grey with an occasional touch of tan or brown mineral staining. Brighton shines as a unique grey natural stone with beautiful veining. The stone appears to be relatively monochromatic from a distance, however, upon close inspection the strong veining is apparent. Brighton’s veining comes from the layering of the stone within the ground. Horizontal veining like that found in Brighton can only be achieved with natural stone. Brighton falls into the ledgestone category due to the smaller heights. The individual pieces are shorter in length than most of our other natural stone veneers; the length is due to the formation of the stone within the quarry.

Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) design and construction compliant with California ADU laws (SB 9, SB 68, SB 1123). EDR Design Build provides turnkey ADU solutions including architectural design optimized for code compliance, permitting coordination with local jurisdictions, construction management, and final inspection. ADUs serve as guest houses, in-law quarters, rental income properties, or long-term housing solutions. Typical ADU sizes 400-800 sq ft with project costs ranging from $150K-$400K depending on configuration and finish levels.

This Basement was developed by Global Interior Team. The total development time include obtaining all 3 permits and 3 inspections from city – only 2 month. In this project we use double layer subflore (Drycore + hardyboards) with LVP flooring what is best solution for every basement project because is 100% waterproof material, scratch resisting, easy for maintenance and repair. As well you can see composite wall panels was integrated in the entertainment TV wall and custom build dry bar. Hidden lights in tv wall and bar make warm and cozy atmosphere in this basement. We in Global Interior strongly believe that the ceiling mast be only drywall and not suspended. That make you fill in the home and not in the office. Yes, this type of ceiling harder to tape and paint professionally but this worth all the labor at the end. Walk-in closet with IKEA stuff make this basement much more useful and was easy integrated in professional layout. 1 bedroom, 1 den area, oversize 3 peaces bathroom, walk-in closet, huge leaving room with recreation area, dry bar and modern entertainment wall unit. We Create Your Comfort Global Interior Team

Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) design and construction compliant with California ADU laws (SB 9, SB 68, SB 1123). EDR Design Build provides turnkey ADU solutions including architectural design optimized for code compliance, permitting coordination with local jurisdictions, construction management, and final inspection. ADUs serve as guest houses, in-law quarters, rental income properties, or long-term housing solutions. Typical ADU sizes 400-800 sq ft with project costs ranging from $150K-$400K depending on configuration and finish levels.

For this Barrington Home Remodel, the customer wanted to remove the wall that divided the dining room and living room. After inspecting the Blueprint it was determined not to be load-bearing. After the removal, it left voids in the 16-foot wood ceiling and hardwood floor. All electrical supplied to the wall was re-routed, removed, and terminated. The existing HVAC return vents were re-routed and ran to the adjacent wall. Brand new Red Oak wood flooring and Knotted Pine wood cieling planks were installed, sanded, and stained to match. The end result turned out to be a 40 foot by 30 foot beautiful Great Room in Barrington, Illinois

My House Design/Build Team | www.myhousedesignbuild.com | 604-694-6873 | Duy Nguyen Photography -------------------------------------------------------Right from the beginning it was evident that this Coquitlam Renovation was unique. It’s first impression was memorable as immediately after entering the front door, just past the dining table, there was a tree growing in the middle of home! Upon further inspection of the space it became apparent that this home had undergone several alterations during its lifetime... A home that was once pieced together now flows seamlessly from one space to the next. This home is a direct reflection of the homeowner’s vivid personality. There are so many details that can be the topic of conversation and we are so happy we had the opportunity to work with these clients.

Innovative Solutions to Create your Dream Bathroom We will upgrade your bathroom with creative solutions at affordable prices like adding a new bathtub or shower, or wooden floors so that you enjoy a spa-like relaxing ambience at home. Our ideas are not only functional but also help you save money in the long run, like installing energy-efficient appliances that consume less power. We also install eco-friendly devices that use less water and inspect every area of your bathroom to ensure there is no possibility of growth of mold or mildew. Appropriately-placed lighting fixtures will ensure that every corner of your bathroom receives optimum lighting. We will make your bathroom more comfortable by installing fans to improve ventilation and add cooling or heating systems.

This Basement was developed by Global Interior Team. The total development time include obtaining all 3 permits and 3 inspections from city – only 2 month. In this project we use double layer subflore (Drycore + hardyboards) with LVP flooring what is best solution for every basement project because is 100% waterproof material, scratch resisting, easy for maintenance and repair. As well you can see composite wall panels was integrated in the entertainment TV wall and custom build dry bar. Hidden lights in tv wall and bar make warm and cozy atmosphere in this basement. We in Global Interior strongly believe that the ceiling mast be only drywall and not suspended. That make you fill in the home and not in the office. Yes, this type of ceiling harder to tape and paint professionally but this worth all the labor at the end. Walk-in closet with IKEA stuff make this basement much more useful and was easy integrated in professional layout. 1 bedroom, 1 den area, oversize 3 peaces bathroom, walk-in closet, huge leaving room with recreation area, dry bar and modern entertainment wall unit. We Create Your Comfort Global Interior Team

This veteran family had gone through a remodel years ago that left a closed in impractical space and a not so well installed tile floor. After living with it the past decade they decided it was time for a change and to create a kitchen they could be proud of! After a thorough inspection and detailed design process we came up with the perfect solution for handling all their storage needs, opened up the space and created much better flow by gutting everything to the studs and subfloor! We installed new cabinets, a double pantry for extra storage, a range hood vented outside, small island for seating and entertaining, streamlined lighting, beautiful LVP flooring, and customized cabinets to best utilize every square inch of space. This modern cottage transitional style is now warm and inviting. This family now loves to cook, entertain, and relax in their new kitchen!

For this Barrington Home Remodel, the customer wanted to remove the wall that divided the dining room and living room. After inspecting the Blueprint it was determined not to be load-bearing. After the removal, it left voids in the 16-foot wood ceiling and hardwood floor. All electrical supplied to the wall was re-routed, removed, and terminated. The existing HVAC return vents were re-routed and ran to the adjacent wall. Brand new Red Oak wood flooring and Knotted Pinewood ceiling planks were installed, sanded, and stained to match. The end result turned out to be a 40 foot by 30 foot beautiful Great Room in Barrington, Illinois

During an inspection for alteration work, this customer from Cheshunt discovered what appeared to be an original encaustic tiled floor under the hallway carpet. Keen to work out what it was, and have it restored, I was asked to pop round and look. I went over as requested to survey the hallway floor and confirm their suspicions. The carpet had been secured with gripper rods glued onto the floor and that came away easily enough. Underneath, the tiles had been covered with self-levelling cement which had to be carefully scraped away to reveal the tiles. I ran a test to see if the cement leveller could be easily removed and using a combination of a scraper with Tile Doctor Pro-Clean, I was able to confirm the tiled floor was indeed salvageable. The house was Edwardian, and the tiles had been laid in a classic black and white geometric pattern typical of the period so I suspect the floor was indeed original. I worked out a quote to restore the whole floor including the removal of the cement, deep cleaning and then sealing the tiles. Without removing all the cement, it would be difficult to price for replacing broken tiles, but I suspected there may be a few as its quite usual for a floor of this age. Keen to have the floor restored we were given the go-ahead and a date scheduled for the work to start. The first step was to remove all the carpet and gripper rod so we could see the full extent of the self-levelling screed. Once done it was a case of carefully chipping and scraping away to break up the cement until the tiled floor had been fully revealed. Its slow and detailed work but quite rewarding when the tiled floor is finally revealed. The tiles had survived well under the carpet and cement but as suspected a few repairs and replacement would be needed. With all the cement brushed away work moved onto cleaning which started with a strong dilution of Tile Doctor Pro-Clean applied to the floor and left to soak in for fifteen minutes the scrubbed in with a rotary machine fitted with a Black pad. A lot of soiling is generated from this which is rinsed off with water and extracted with a wet vacuum. The floor was then inspected and the process repeated where required. The next step was to treat the tiles to an acid wash using Tile Doctor Grout Clean-up. This is applied as before and has several benefits including dissolving the remaining cement residue and neutralising the pH of the floor after the use of Tile Doctor Pro-Clean which is a strong alkaline. The floor was then inspected and the broken tiles carefully removed so they could be replaced. This is delicate work as lifting a tile can sometimes upset its neighbour and before you know it the size of the work has tripled. Replacement tiles were then cut to fit the existing geometric pattern and secured into place with a rapid set adhesive and grouted in. Once the replacement tile and grout had set, the floor was given a light clean using Tile Doctor Neutral Tile Cleaner and then left to dry out overnight. The next day the tiles were sealed using a single coat of Tile Doctor Colour Grow and the followed up with give coats of Tile Doctor Seal & Go. Colour Grow is an impregnator that soaks into the pores of the tile protecting it from within and improving colour, where as Seal and Go adds a nice subtle sheen to the tiles. Both products are breathable which is an important feature with old floors that don’t have a damp proof membrane. For aftercare I recommended Neutral Tile Cleaner which is a gentle but effective tile cleaning product that won’t damage the sealer. Robert Voyce Hertfordshire TIle Doctor

Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) design and construction compliant with California ADU laws (SB 9, SB 68, SB 1123). EDR Design Build provides turnkey ADU solutions including architectural design optimized for code compliance, permitting coordination with local jurisdictions, construction management, and final inspection. ADUs serve as guest houses, in-law quarters, rental income properties, or long-term housing solutions. Typical ADU sizes 400-800 sq ft with project costs ranging from $150K-$400K depending on configuration and finish levels.

Every home has a story. This home is located in the heart of Hickory, NC. The homeowner initially filed an insurance claim but was denied. They called us to see if there was anything we could do, upon coming out and doing a thorough inspection of the roof. We documented our findings which led to their claim being overturned and their insurance provider covering the cost of their brand new roof. We are professional roofers and we are good at what we do. This particular situation happens more times than not. Many homeowners get denied when filing a claim, this is why it is imperative that you have a professional roofing contractor to step in and advocate on your behalf. We would love to be your preferred roofing contractor!!!

This Basement was developed by Global Interior Team. The total development time include obtaining all 3 permits and 3 inspections from city – only 2 month. In this project we use double layer subflore (Drycore + hardyboards) with LVP flooring what is best solution for every basement project because is 100% waterproof material, scratch resisting, easy for maintenance and repair. As well you can see composite wall panels was integrated in the entertainment TV wall and custom build dry bar. Hidden lights in tv wall and bar make warm and cozy atmosphere in this basement. We in Global Interior strongly believe that the ceiling mast be only drywall and not suspended. That make you fill in the home and not in the office. Yes, this type of ceiling harder to tape and paint professionally but this worth all the labor at the end. Walk-in closet with IKEA stuff make this basement much more useful and was easy integrated in professional layout. 1 bedroom, 1 den area, oversize 3 peaces bathroom, walk-in closet, huge leaving room with recreation area, dry bar and modern entertainment wall unit. We Create Your Comfort Global Interior Team