As you enter the foyer you are immediately welcomed into the great room offering a massive amount of space with built-in shelving situated between the gas log fireplace. Floods of natural light surround this room and provide access to the rear porch.

The window in this room was changed to grand sliding doors providing access to the backyard terrace. The furniture is upholstered with elegant yet practical fabrics.

Ascend the floating staircases with custom glass and metal railings, or take the elevator which provides seamless access to all three floors.
Inspiration for a floating glass railing staircase remodel in Minneapolis

Keep your closet in order with the addition of an 18" sliding scarf rack. This clever accessory will help you organize your garments while also providing easy access. Available in several finishes, including the polished chrome finish shown in the pictures, our scarf racks can be added to nearly any closet.

This three-room renovation took a 35-year old kitchen, a cramped dining area and a non-functional den and transformed them into clean, contemporary spaces for this family of four. The kitchen was a complete gut and renovation, with revised traffic patterns providing easy access to the den, more storage and a contemporary island. The large, unused fireplace was removed from the dining room, providing much-needed space. The den was renovated with two sliding glass doors providing light and improved access to the picturesque backyard. New LED lighting and light colors brightened the entire space, taking the drab, dated space to airy, functional and beautiful.

This three-room renovation took a 35-year old kitchen, a cramped dining area and a non-functional den and transformed them into clean, contemporary spaces for this family of four. The kitchen was a complete gut and renovation, with revised traffic patterns providing easy access to the den, more storage and a contemporary island. The large, unused fireplace was removed from the dining room, providing much-needed space. The den was renovated with two sliding glass doors providing light and improved access to the picturesque backyard. New LED lighting and light colors brightened the entire space, taking the drab, dated space to airy, functional and beautiful.

Renovisions received a request from these homeowners to remodel their existing master bath with the design goal: a spa-like environment featuring a large curb-less shower with multiple showerheads and a linear drain. Accessibility features include a hand-held showerhead mounted on a sliding bar with separate volume controls, a large bench seat in Blue Pearl granite and a decorative safety bar in a chrome finish. Multiple showerheads accommodated our clients ranging heights and requests for options including a more rigorous spray of water to a soft flow from a ceiling mounted rain showerhead. The various sprays provide a full luxury shower experience. The curb-less Schluter shower system incorporates a fully waterproof and vapor tight environment to ensure a beautiful, durable and functional tiled shower. In this particular shower, Renovisions furnished and installed an elegant low-profile linear floor drain with a sloped floor design to enable the use of the attractive large-format (17” x 17”) Carrera-look porcelain tiles. Coordinating Carrera-look porcelain tiles with a band of color and shower cubby in Blue Pearl granite tie in with the color of the tile seat and ledge. A custom frameless glass shower enclosure with sleek glass door handles showcases the beautiful tile design. Replacing the existing Corian acrylic countertops and integrated sinks with granite countertops in Blue Pearl and rectangular under mount porcelain sinks created a gorgeous, striking contrast to the white vanity cabinetry. The widespread faucets featuring crystal handles in a chrome finish, sconce lighting with crystal embellishments and crystal knobs were perfect choices to enhance the elegant look for the desired space. After a busy day at work, our clients come home and enjoy a renewed, more open sanctuary/spa-like master bath and relax in style.

Large transitional wooden u-shaped cable railing staircase photo with wooden risers

The decorative wrought iron garden gate provides access to the stone steps between the planters - Jeff Stapleton
Design ideas for a small traditional full sun hillside stone formal garden.

This house's old patio was hardly ever used. O'Connor Contracting built a beautiful new sunroom in its existing footprint, incorporating the exterior brick and reworking the old back door to provide easy access. Maintenance free Azek was used throughout to provide years of carefree elegance. The sunroom is now a favored spot in the house!

New deck/ balcony and staircase design for a 100 year home. We helped with both permitting and construction documents. The staircase and deck/ balcony provides access to the 2nd floor of the home, gives expansive views, and provides an egress route in case of emergency. Note that the homeowner still plans to do some additional work, including some paint and stain work as well as landscaping at the base of the stairway.

This deck is located off the screened porch and provides access to the grill and fabulous views of the lake below. Comfortable club chair seating offers another space to entertain or just watch the activities on the water. Photography: Peter G. Morneau

The existing corner of the living room was opened up to make the kitchen a part of the living space and to provide a eat in counter space. Note that the counters are 34" high for accessibility. Dishwasher location near sink and dining area. Raising the dishwasher 10" off the floor makes loading and unloading it a breeze. Patricia Bean

In a small backyard with a walk out basement, modular retaining wall blocks enabled the homeowner to have a deck at the upper level of the home and provide access to the lawn at walk out grade.

This Bernal junior home had a spectacular view that no one could see. Standard of junior floor plans of the era, the bathroom and kitchen had tiny windows that tied up some of the best space the home had to offer. A complete renovation and addition to this home doubled its living space allowing us to capture the view and provide ample space for modern living. Bi-folding NanaWall and a seamless concrete finish bring the outside in and inextricably tie this home to the uninterrupted panorama. Constructed at the end of the project, the deck proves that necessity is the mother of invention. Given budget and access constraints, it was not possible to excavate any more foundations. The braced structural supports provide the innovative solution without relinquishing aesthetic and function, allowing the concrete floors to spill out and provide access to the back garden. Given the transformation this project offered, renderings of the proposed spaces early in the process enabled the owners to visualize and add the finishing touches to complete their new home.

This Bernal junior home had a spectacular view that no one could see. Standard of junior floor plans of the era, the bathroom and kitchen had tiny windows that tied up some of the best space the home had to offer. A complete renovation and addition to this home doubled its living space allowing us to capture the view and provide ample space for modern living. Bi-folding NanaWall and a seamless concrete finish bring the outside in and inextricably tie this home to the uninterrupted panorama. Constructed at the end of the project, the deck proves that necessity is the mother of invention. Given budget and access constraints, it was not possible to excavate any more foundations. The braced structural supports provide the innovative solution without relinquishing aesthetic and function, allowing the concrete floors to spill out and provide access to the back garden. Given the transformation this project offered, renderings of the proposed spaces early in the process enabled the owners to visualize and add the finishing touches to complete their new home.

The home elevator's perforated accordion gate, pictured here in anodized bronze aluminum finish, provides a touch of elegance while meeting required safety regulations.

This octagonal steel framed glass elevator blends seamlessly into this homes contemporary style providing and obstructed view of their foyer. It fits comfortably inside their wrapping staircase.

Photo by Barbara Wilson Landscape Architect, LLC A small residential, seaside property located on Fairfield Beach, Fairfield was renovated by the new owners and adapted for their active family. Barbara was the landscape architect in charge of all of the landscape elements upgrades. She designed new bluestone curving paths to access the front and side doors and designed new landscape lighting to enhance the walks. The existing trees were saved and she designed new shade and salt-tolerant plantings which were added to provide seasonal color and interest while respecting the existing plantings. Along the beach front additional native beach grasses were added to stabilize the dunes while removing some invasive plantings. This work will be phased over the next few years in an effort to keep the sand stable. Beach roses were incorporated into a hollow in the dunes. A small lawn area was renovated and the surrounding Black Pines pruned to provide a small play area and respite from the sun. Beautiful reblooming hydrangeas line the edge of the gravel driveway. Rounded beach stones were used instead of mulch in the island planting along the edge of the adjacent road planted with Miscanthus, Mugo pine and yucca. Barbara designed a custom kayak rack, custom garbage enclosure, a new layout of the existing wooden deck to facilitate access to the side doors, and detailed how to renovate the front door into only an emergency access with new railings and steps. She coordinating obtaining bids and then supervised the installation of all elements for the new landscape the project. The interiors were designed by Jack Montgomery Design of Greenwich, CT and NYC . Tree work was completed by Bartlett Tree Experts. Freddy’s Landscape Company of Fairfield, CT installed the new plantings, installed all the new masonry work and provides landscape maintenance services. JT Low Voltage and Electric installed the landscape lighting.