The original layout, though in good condition, was a poorly laid out wide galley style, with large wasted circulation space. Access to the rear patio was limited and not centrally located to the adjacent family room.

The patio beam and posts were deemed to be in poor condition due to deterioration. Structural engineer generated an evaluation report determining that replacement posts, post supports and beam met code and area windstorm standards

The patio beam and posts were deemed to be in poor condition due to deterioration. Structural engineer generated an evaluation report determining that replacement posts, post supports and beam met code and area windstorm standards

The existing landscape was filled with colorless Yew evergreens and poor soil conditions. These areas are somewhat shady and now include Azaleas, Endless Summer Hydrangea, Grefsheim Spirea, Weeping Hemlock, Japanese Maple Bloodgood and Hicksii Yews that do not spread. The small pear tree is a Jaczam and will flower in Spring and have ornamental small non edible pears in the fall.

This property was completely outdated and in very poor condition. The LKRDC team gave this waterfront cottage a MAJOR renovation from foundation to rooftop and everything in between. For more renovation projects visit, http://www.lkrdc.com photo by Melissa Quintal

This property was completely outdated and in very poor condition. The LKRDC team gave this waterfront cottage a MAJOR renovation from foundation to rooftop and everything in between. For more renovation projects visit, http://www.lkrdc.com photo by Melissa Quintal

This property was completely outdated and in very poor condition. The LKRDC team gave this waterfront cottage a MAJOR renovation from foundation to rooftop and everything in between. For more renovation projects visit, http://www.lkrdc.com photo by Melissa Quintal

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Kids' room - transitional girl kids' room idea in Raleigh

The goal of this project was to provide a lush and vast garden for the new owners of this recently remodeled brick Georgian. Located in Wheaton this acre plus property is surrounded by beautiful Oaks. Preserving the Oaks became a particular challenge with the ample front walk and generous entertaining spaces the client desired. Under most of the Oaks the turf was in very poor condition, and most of the property was covered with undesirable overgrown underbrush such as Garlic Mustard weed and Buckthorn. With a recently completed addition, the garages were pushed farther from the front door leaving a large distance between the drive and entry to the home. This prompted the addition of a secondary door off the kitchen. A meandering walk curves past the secondary entry and leads guests through the front garden to the main entry. Off the secondary door a “kitchen patio” complete with a custom gate and Green Mountain Boxwood hedge give the clients a quaint space to enjoy a morning cup of joe. Stepping stone pathways lead around the home and weave through multiple pocket gardens within the vast backyard. The paths extend deep into the property leading to individual and unique gardens with a variety of plantings that are tied together with rustic stonewalls and sinuous turf areas. Closer to the home a large paver patio opens up to the backyard gardens. New stoops were constructed and existing stoops were covered in bluestone and mortared stonewalls were added, complimenting the classic Georgian architecture. The completed project accomplished all the goals of creating a lush and vast garden that fit the remodeled home and lifestyle of its new owners. Through careful planning, all mature Oaks were preserved, undesirables removed and numerous new plantings along with detailed stonework helped to define the new landscape.

BEFORE PHOTO. Improperly planted Arborvitae and extremely poor soil conditions limited the growth and attractiveness of these trees.
Inspiration for a contemporary exterior home remodel in New York

The drainage problems were largely caused by the shared downspout which was in poor condition due to location. The solution was to create a dry riverbed and route the downspout under the walkway into the watercourse where it could drain effectively in a rain event. The client has not had trouble with her gate lifting since.

Minimalist family room photo in Dallas

Existing conditions: a tiny front porch with limited leg room, a stairway with no handrails and inconsistent stair risers, a unique, low-height railing feature, a skinny sidewalk that acts more like an extension of the driveway, and an existing gas meter located in a poor location.

Before renovation: compacted soil, exposed tree roots, and poorly defined planting areas contributed to drainage issues and uneven turf conditions. The yard required regrading and underground drainage correction to restore function and structure.

The original garage was in poor condition to start and the homeowners wanted to provide a larger backyard play area for their grandchildren. The solution the Feinmann Design/Build team devised was to move the garage forward and build a room over the garage to accommodate a library/office. Then a beautiful, open, airy connection was designed and built to connect the new garage/library to the existing house. A view of the completed project from the street. Photo by Eric Roth

Picture of a garage floor that was in good condition but cosmetically very poor. 2 days later, It is a totally different space.
Example of a large classic attached two-car garage design in New York

Picture of a garage floor that was in good condition but cosmetically very poor. 2 days later, It is a totally different space.
Garage - large traditional attached two-car garage idea in New York

In areas where real grass is difficult to grow or maintain–due to high traffic or poor conditions–we offer a superb alternative that is functional, durable, remarkably realistic and replicates a natural appearance of pristine landscape in any environment.

The goal of this project was to provide a lush and vast garden for the new owners of this recently remodeled brick Georgian. Located in Wheaton this acre plus property is surrounded by beautiful Oaks. Preserving the Oaks became a particular challenge with the ample front walk and generous entertaining spaces the client desired. Under most of the Oaks the turf was in very poor condition, and most of the property was covered with undesirable overgrown underbrush such as Garlic Mustard weed and Buckthorn. With a recently completed addition, the garages were pushed farther from the front door leaving a large distance between the drive and entry to the home. This prompted the addition of a secondary door off the kitchen. A meandering walk curves past the secondary entry and leads guests through the front garden to the main entry. Off the secondary door a “kitchen patio” complete with a custom gate and Green Mountain Boxwood hedge give the clients a quaint space to enjoy a morning cup of joe. Stepping stone pathways lead around the home and weave through multiple pocket gardens within the vast backyard. The paths extend deep into the property leading to individual and unique gardens with a variety of plantings that are tied together with rustic stonewalls and sinuous turf areas. Closer to the home a large paver patio opens up to the backyard gardens. New stoops were constructed and existing stoops were covered in bluestone and mortared stonewalls were added, complimenting the classic Georgian architecture. The completed project accomplished all the goals of creating a lush and vast garden that fit the remodeled home and lifestyle of its new owners. Through careful planning, all mature Oaks were preserved, undesirables removed and numerous new plantings along with detailed stonework helped to define the new landscape.