Our clients had just recently closed on their new house in Stapleton and were excited to transform it into their perfect forever home. They wanted to remodel the entire first floor to create a more open floor plan and develop a smoother flow through the house that better fit the needs of their family. The original layout consisted of several small rooms that just weren’t very functional, so we decided to remove the walls that were breaking up the space and restructure the first floor to create a wonderfully open feel. After removing the existing walls, we rearranged their spaces to give them an office at the front of the house, a large living room, and a large dining room that connects seamlessly with the kitchen. We also wanted to center the foyer in the home and allow more light to travel through the first floor, so we replaced their existing doors with beautiful custom sliding doors to the back yard and a gorgeous walnut door with side lights to greet guests at the front of their home. Living Room Our clients wanted a living room that could accommodate an inviting sectional, a baby grand piano, and plenty of space for family game nights. So, we transformed what had been a small office and sitting room into a large open living room with custom wood columns. We wanted to avoid making the home feel too vast and monumental, so we designed custom beams and columns to define spaces and to make the house feel like a home. Aesthetically we wanted their home to be soft and inviting, so we utilized a neutral color palette with occasional accents of muted blues and greens. Dining Room Our clients were also looking for a large dining room that was open to the rest of the home and perfect for big family gatherings. So, we removed what had been a small family room and eat-in dining area to create a spacious dining room with a fireplace and bar. We added custom cabinetry to the bar area with open shelving for displaying and designed a custom surround for their fireplace that ties in with the wood work we designed for their living room. We brought in the tones and materiality from the kitchen to unite the spaces and added a mixed metal light fixture to bring the space together Kitchen We wanted the kitchen to be a real show stopper and carry through the calm muted tones we were utilizing throughout their home. We reoriented the kitchen to allow for a big beautiful custom island and to give us the opportunity for a focal wall with cooktop and range hood. Their custom island was perfectly complimented with a dramatic quartz counter top and oversized pendants making it the real center of their home. Since they enter the kitchen first when coming from their detached garage, we included a small mud-room area right by the back door to catch everyone’s coats and shoes as they come in. We also created a new walk-in pantry with plenty of open storage and a fun chalkboard door for writing notes, recipes, and grocery lists. Office We transformed the original dining room into a handsome office at the front of the house. We designed custom walnut built-ins to house all of their books, and added glass french doors to give them a bit of privacy without making the space too closed off. We painted the room a deep muted blue to create a glimpse of rich color through the french doors Powder Room The powder room is a wonderful play on textures. We used a neutral palette with contrasting tones to create dramatic moments in this little space with accents of brushed gold. Master Bathroom The existing master bathroom had an awkward layout and outdated finishes, so we redesigned the space to create a clean layout with a dream worthy shower. We continued to use neutral tones that tie in with the rest of the home, but had fun playing with tile textures and patterns to create an eye-catching vanity. The wood-look tile planks along the floor provide a soft backdrop for their new free-standing bathtub and contrast beautifully with the deep ash finish on the cabinetry.

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Huge tuscan back porch photo in Houston

Trendy living room photo in Houston

Bathroom Renovation in Porter Ranch, California by A-List Builders Blue glass tile, drop in tub, and gold shower fixtures.
Small trendy 3/4 marble floor and gray floor tub/shower combo photo in Los Angeles with furniture-like cabinets, black cabinets, a one-piece toilet, beige walls, a drop-in sink, granite countertops, a hinged shower door and white countertops

Example of a large trendy formal living room design in Houston

Corner wall cabinet, converted from two separate cabinets, to one large continuous wrap-around adjustable shelf cabinet.

Newly reconfigured, and updated peninsula base cabinet system. All full extension, soft-close drawers, and full height two-tier pullout (far right).

The main living room featured what I like to call an "entertainment wall." I have now designed these for several friends, but it consists of framing out the wall and sheet-rocking over it. This creates a lot of visual interest without costing much money. It also allows you to really customize the wall to accommodate multiple TV's. In this case I also added an electric fireplace and storage for speakers and other equipment below the larger 75" TV on the left. Also notice the height of the right TV as it was used when entertaining to have sporting events on and never be blocked from the kitchen. This room also featured a 1-way vaulted ceiling and large windows facing the south.

Bedroom transitional kids' bedroom photo in Chicago

Bathroom - rustic bathroom idea in Minneapolis

The master bathroom remodel features a new wood vanity, round mirrors, white subway tile with dark grout, and patterned black and white floor tile. Patterned tile is used for the shower niche.

Transitional kitchen photo in Houston

Deck - traditional backyard mixed material railing deck idea with a roof extension

Inspiration for a contemporary kitchen remodel in Dallas

Inspiration for a transitional brick patio remodel in Chicago with a roof extension

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