Still adhering to the vernacular of its local neighborhood in Mission Viejo, this majestic home sitting high on a cul-de-sac gets a contemporary refresh. The McCool family wanted to remove the elevated living room, reconfigure the stairs, and update the whole space. This required extensive preparation even before the demolition was executed. The Burgin Design • Remodel team put up temporary stairs with a full wood wall to keep the homeowners safe and clean during the demo stage of the project. The McCools also wanted to open up the rear area of the home and enlarge the opening to create an indoor-outdoor living experience. We expanded the opening to 16' wide using a steel I-Beam, 2 posts with 2 pad footings, and then installed an AG Millworks bi-fold door system. Our clients now enjoy a full view of the backyard without having to worry about glare or bugs—Thanks to the retractable accordion screen feature!

We completed this whole home renovation for this incredible client, which included custom built in shelving and bookcases in the beautiful 24x30 great room, just shy of 1700 sq ft of site finished white oak, a staircase remodel, a half bath, new trim(base, casing & crown mouldings!) throughout, removal of 2 walls, a fireplace update and countless small details. This project allowed us to showcase our expansive capacity, as we designed the space and then created it. We are as grateful for the opportunity to create this space as the client is to live in it!

The clients in this charming ranch home had a wish for an updated kitchen that felt a part of the home by blending into the existing space. Their existing eat-in kitchen, while spacious, lacked the character of the rest of the home. Rich woods and earth tones filled the cozy rooms leaving the outdated kitchen uninspired. Supple cherry tones of the new cabinetry and alluring cashmere hues in the one-o-a-kind granite countertops wrap you in warmth and invite you to take a seat at the grand island. Turned posts and arched trim details throughout draw your eyes around this timeless kitchen. Zachary Seib Photography

We are thrilled to share our latest project: a stunning primary bathroom addition in Kirkland, WA. This addition has been perfectly placed to enhance the comfort and elegance of the house, featuring a separate entrance both inside and out. Highlights of this beautiful bathroom include: - **State-of-the-Art Plumbing:** The curbless shower pan exemplifies modern plumbing design. - **Modern Tile Installation:** Concrete-style gray tiles throughout the bathroom create a sleek, contemporary look. - **Elegant Tile Wall:** The tile wall around the vanity adds warmth and elegance to the room. - **Artistic Vanity:** A large, free-standing vanity, professionally installed, serves as a piece of art in the space. How would you plan your next primary bathroom remodel? Keep in touch with our Levite Construction page for future posts and inspiration! Stay tuned for more updates! #BathroomRemodel #KirklandWA #HomeImprovement #LeviteConstruction #ModernDesign #ElegantLiving

Sitting in one of Capital Hill’s beautiful neighborhoods, the exterior of this residence portrays a bungalow style home as from the Arts and Craft era. By adding a large dormer to east side of the house, the street appeal was maintained which allowed for a large master suite to be added to the second floor. As a result, the two guest bedrooms and bathroom were relocated to give to master suite the space it needs. Although much renovation was done to the Federalist interior, the original charm was kept by continuing the formal molding and other architectural details throughout the house. In addition to opening up the stair to the entry and floor above, the sense of gained space was furthered by opening up the kitchen to the dining room and remodeling the space to provide updated finishes and appliances as well as custom cabinetry and a hutch. The main level also features an added powder room with a beautiful black walnut vanity.

We are thrilled to share our latest project: a stunning primary bathroom addition in Kirkland, WA. This addition has been perfectly placed to enhance the comfort and elegance of the house, featuring a separate entrance both inside and out. Highlights of this beautiful bathroom include: - **State-of-the-Art Plumbing:** The curbless shower pan exemplifies modern plumbing design. - **Modern Tile Installation:** Concrete-style gray tiles throughout the bathroom create a sleek, contemporary look. - **Elegant Tile Wall:** The tile wall around the vanity adds warmth and elegance to the room. - **Artistic Vanity:** A large, free-standing vanity, professionally installed, serves as a piece of art in the space. How would you plan your next primary bathroom remodel? Keep in touch with our Levite Construction page for future posts and inspiration! Stay tuned for more updates! #BathroomRemodel #KirklandWA #HomeImprovement #LeviteConstruction #ModernDesign #ElegantLiving

We removed a load-bearing wall between the Kitchen and the existing Dining Room (which is now a sitting area, seen on the right). A structural beam and posts are worked seamless into the design to create a beautiful open space. Now traffic and conversation can move easily between the connected areas. We updated the finishes with a warm white paint color and natural white oak wood.

Updated Spec Home: Foyer and Great Room In our last post, we introduced you to my mom and sister’s Updated Spec Home; the Foyer and Great Room will be featured in this post. Foyer As you enter their home, to the right is a hall closet and a french door which leads to the Basement. To the left is a long wall which was perfect for an extra long console table in a rustic finish that served as a sofa table in their previous home. I love repositioning furniture, and by using this table in the entry, it makes it feel new. Additionally, we placed a vibrant piece of art previously used in my sister’s Bedroom above the table. This piece not only sets the tone for our color palette, it also makes the kind of statement you want in your Foyer – Wow! We added accessories and an unique lamp to complete the space. Great Room In the Great Room which is open to the Foyer, we installed our inspiration artwork in the place of honor over the mantel. Since the piece was vertical, it did not take up enough space. I do not like a “fussy” mantel with lots of accessories so we found these two vases in a silver leaf finish. They were perfect because they were large enough, but not too deep. Accessorizing mantels can be tricky because the majority of them are not deep. We went to Jan’s Floral Design to add vibrant color and interesting textures to the vases. The original mantel was too small and uninspired. Therefore, we had our contractor Brad Anderson built a new one based on a photo of a mantel we liked. The new mantel has lots of great detail and is the appropriate proportion for the fireplace. We replaced beige 12×12 ceramic tiles with gorgeous large pieces of smoked carrara marble for a striking fireplace surround. Check out this other mantel that we updated. For furniture, we purchased a shorter sofa in a gray tweed fabric. Typically, two throw pillows come with a sofa.We added a fun fringe to the pillows that came with the sofa. I recommend ordering pillows that match your sofa fabric and layering with custom pillows that support your color palette. We added a patterned custom pillow and a striped throw. Next, we got a small scale recliner in a yummy gray leather for my mom and a chair and ottoman in a small scale mint and gray geometric pattern for my sister. We added an accent chair in a fun small scale stripe to fill a corner and add additional seating – which is always a good thing. Remember that this was a Spec Home so there were no built-ins. As a result, we needed a media cabinet for the television and some bookcases to display my mom’s decorative box collection and my sister’s collection of blown colored glass. This set from Ballard Designs fit the bill perfectly. The back is open and airy with nice detail. The wood finish also adds a richness to the space. My mom needed a space for her computer, and this small writing desk fit the space perfectly. Finally, for finishing touches, we added a patterned rug, cornice boards in a mint leaf fabric, and great lamps for ambient lighting. These two rooms are stunning, vibrant and livable. Can’t wait to show you more in our next post! Enjoy!

We are thrilled to share our latest project: a stunning primary bathroom addition in Kirkland, WA. This addition has been perfectly placed to enhance the comfort and elegance of the house, featuring a separate entrance both inside and out. Highlights of this beautiful bathroom include: - **State-of-the-Art Plumbing:** The curbless shower pan exemplifies modern plumbing design. - **Modern Tile Installation:** Concrete-style gray tiles throughout the bathroom create a sleek, contemporary look. - **Elegant Tile Wall:** The tile wall around the vanity adds warmth and elegance to the room. - **Artistic Vanity:** A large, free-standing vanity, professionally installed, serves as a piece of art in the space. How would you plan your next primary bathroom remodel? Keep in touch with our Levite Construction page for future posts and inspiration! Stay tuned for more updates! #BathroomRemodel #KirklandWA #HomeImprovement #LeviteConstruction #ModernDesign #ElegantLiving

The staircase underwent a complete renovation, starting with structural reframing to ensure proper alignment, support, and safety. New treads and risers were installed, featuring rich wood flooring on each step for a clean, modern finish. The remodel includes the installation of a custom handrail system, combining elegantly crafted posts and balusters with a smooth top rail, all painted to complement the home’s updated interior design. The surrounding flooring area and bedrooms were renovated, with new baseboards installed along the staircase walls for a seamless transition and refined look. Drywall repair and paint patching were performed throughout the stairwell area to achieve a smooth surface and consistent finish, matching the existing wall texture and color. The completed project presents a cohesive, stylish, and structurally sound staircase that enhances the overall aesthetic and flow of the home.

We are thrilled to share our latest project: a stunning primary bathroom addition in Kirkland, WA. This addition has been perfectly placed to enhance the comfort and elegance of the house, featuring a separate entrance both inside and out. Highlights of this beautiful bathroom include: - **State-of-the-Art Plumbing:** The curbless shower pan exemplifies modern plumbing design. - **Modern Tile Installation:** Concrete-style gray tiles throughout the bathroom create a sleek, contemporary look. - **Elegant Tile Wall:** The tile wall around the vanity adds warmth and elegance to the room. - **Artistic Vanity:** A large, free-standing vanity, professionally installed, serves as a piece of art in the space. How would you plan your next primary bathroom remodel? Keep in touch with our Levite Construction page for future posts and inspiration! Stay tuned for more updates! #BathroomRemodel #KirklandWA #HomeImprovement #LeviteConstruction #ModernDesign #ElegantLiving

The staircase underwent a complete renovation, starting with structural reframing to ensure proper alignment, support, and safety. New treads and risers were installed, featuring rich wood flooring on each step for a clean, modern finish. The remodel includes the installation of a custom handrail system, combining elegantly crafted posts and balusters with a smooth top rail, all painted to complement the home’s updated interior design. The surrounding flooring area and bedrooms were renovated, with new baseboards installed along the staircase walls for a seamless transition and refined look. Drywall repair and paint patching were performed throughout the stairwell area to achieve a smooth surface and consistent finish, matching the existing wall texture and color. The completed project presents a cohesive, stylish, and structurally sound staircase that enhances the overall aesthetic and flow of the home.

We are thrilled to share our latest project: a stunning primary bathroom addition in Kirkland, WA. This addition has been perfectly placed to enhance the comfort and elegance of the house, featuring a separate entrance both inside and out. Highlights of this beautiful bathroom include: - **State-of-the-Art Plumbing:** The curbless shower pan exemplifies modern plumbing design. - **Modern Tile Installation:** Concrete-style gray tiles throughout the bathroom create a sleek, contemporary look. - **Elegant Tile Wall:** The tile wall around the vanity adds warmth and elegance to the room. - **Artistic Vanity:** A large, free-standing vanity, professionally installed, serves as a piece of art in the space. How would you plan your next primary bathroom remodel? Keep in touch with our Levite Construction page for future posts and inspiration! Stay tuned for more updates! #BathroomRemodel #KirklandWA #HomeImprovement #LeviteConstruction #ModernDesign #ElegantLiving

Opting for a cost-effective update to the upstairs bathroom, we kept plumbing fixtures in their original positions. The pivotal change involved replacing the enclosed tub/shower combo with a modern, frameless glass shower, instantly creating a more open feel. We replaced the framed linen closet with a custom millwork cabinet to match the vanity. Transitioning from two sinks to one provided extra functional storage within the vanity.

The staircase underwent a complete renovation, starting with structural reframing to ensure proper alignment, support, and safety. New treads and risers were installed, featuring rich wood flooring on each step for a clean, modern finish. The remodel includes the installation of a custom handrail system, combining elegantly crafted posts and balusters with a smooth top rail, all painted to complement the home’s updated interior design. The surrounding flooring area and bedrooms were renovated, with new baseboards installed along the staircase walls for a seamless transition and refined look. Drywall repair and paint patching were performed throughout the stairwell area to achieve a smooth surface and consistent finish, matching the existing wall texture and color. The completed project presents a cohesive, stylish, and structurally sound staircase that enhances the overall aesthetic and flow of the home.

The staircase underwent a complete renovation, starting with structural reframing to ensure proper alignment, support, and safety. New treads and risers were installed, featuring rich wood flooring on each step for a clean, modern finish. The remodel includes the installation of a custom handrail system, combining elegantly crafted posts and balusters with a smooth top rail, all painted to complement the home’s updated interior design. The surrounding flooring area and bedrooms were renovated, with new baseboards installed along the staircase walls for a seamless transition and refined look. Drywall repair and paint patching were performed throughout the stairwell area to achieve a smooth surface and consistent finish, matching the existing wall texture and color. The completed project presents a cohesive, stylish, and structurally sound staircase that enhances the overall aesthetic and flow of the home.

The staircase underwent a complete renovation, starting with structural reframing to ensure proper alignment, support, and safety. New treads and risers were installed, featuring rich wood flooring on each step for a clean, modern finish. The remodel includes the installation of a custom handrail system, combining elegantly crafted posts and balusters with a smooth top rail, all painted to complement the home’s updated interior design. The surrounding flooring area and bedrooms were renovated, with new baseboards installed along the staircase walls for a seamless transition and refined look. Drywall repair and paint patching were performed throughout the stairwell area to achieve a smooth surface and consistent finish, matching the existing wall texture and color. The completed project presents a cohesive, stylish, and structurally sound staircase that enhances the overall aesthetic and flow of the home.

The staircase underwent a complete renovation, starting with structural reframing to ensure proper alignment, support, and safety. New treads and risers were installed, featuring rich wood flooring on each step for a clean, modern finish. The remodel includes the installation of a custom handrail system, combining elegantly crafted posts and balusters with a smooth top rail, all painted to complement the home’s updated interior design. The surrounding flooring area and bedrooms were renovated, with new baseboards installed along the staircase walls for a seamless transition and refined look. Drywall repair and paint patching were performed throughout the stairwell area to achieve a smooth surface and consistent finish, matching the existing wall texture and color. The completed project presents a cohesive, stylish, and structurally sound staircase that enhances the overall aesthetic and flow of the home.

Steeply pitched gable roofs with prominent overhangs and dark metal roofing. Exposed wooden timber framing in the gables (the triangular braces and beams) — a signature Craftsman detail. Dark horizontal siding (charcoal/black) contrasted with white trim, black shutters, and natural wood porch posts. Mixed materials: Stone veneer wainscoting at the base, adding texture and grounding the design. Covered front porch with sturdy wooden columns and a welcoming entry. Symmetrical but relaxed layout with an attached garage. Large multi-pane windows and overall emphasis on clean lines with rustic-modern touches. This is a very popular contemporary American style (often called Modern Farmhouse or Craftsman Farmhouse). It blends:Traditional Farmhouse elements (gable roofs, porch, practical layout) Craftsman details (exposed timbers, mixed materials, built-in feel) Modern updates (dark monochromatic color scheme, clean siding, metal roof) It’s widely built today in suburban and semi-rural developments across the U.S.