For this project, our client purchased this early 1900' Victorian in the Village of Sea Cliff Long Island in original condition and in desperate need of modern updates. To do this, we completely renovated with modern interior finishes while preserving the structure and architectural details of the exterior. Through project, we made sure to honor the original design and historicity of the property, while providing upgrades like modern appliances, recessed lighting, an open floor concept, and other great details. Now our clients have the joy of living in a historic with amazing character but also fantastic modern details and features.

https://genevacabinet.com Originally on the market for five years, the property was purchased by a new owner who partnered with Lowell Custom Homes and Geneva Cabinet Company to completely remodel its 15,000 square feet. This remodel included a new open kitchen plan and multiple bathrooms along with snack bar areas in the rec room and between guest bedrooms. The design transforms a once traditional mansion into a modern, inviting lakefront home that embodies today’s casual elegance and focus on indoor-outdoor living.

Purchased an 1880s Farm House in the country 1.5 hours from Portland, OR. In 2 years, I demo and hired contractors to update plumbing, electrical to code. I renovated 2 bathrooms (heated floor, jacuzzi; stacked efficiency laundry room) and pulled paneling to reveal shiplap. Cleaned and cleaned more. Lots of demo and hauling. Endless mowing, weed and blackberry thicket removal weekly on 1 acre property. Three barns/sheds. PAID OFF!!! Now worth $240K. Bought it for $125. Renovate key rooms high-end and let the buyers finish the bedrooms, halls etc. I bought high-end light fixtures and appliances at every January, close-out off-season sale.

Purchased an 1880s Farm House in the country 1.5 hours from Portland, OR. In 2 years, I demo and hired contractors to update plumbing, electrical to code. I renovated 2 bathrooms (heated floor, jacuzzi; stacked efficiency laundry room) and pulled paneling to reveal shiplap. Cleaned and cleaned more. Lots of demo and hauling. Endless mowing, weed and blackberry thicket removal weekly on 1 acre property. Three barns/sheds. PAID OFF!!! Now worth $240K. Bought it for $125. Renovate key rooms high-end and let the buyers finish the bedrooms, halls etc. I bought high-end light fixtures and appliances at every January, close-out off-season sale.

Our clients purchased this older home with three separate additions. The first addition was a slab tie-in. The second two additions were achieved with off-grade floor joist systems. To further complicate this floor, our clients replaced their cast iron waste lines with PVC. We recommended a decoupling membrane for a plank porcelain tile throughout the entire home. Here we ground down the trench work, feathered the transitions, and removed the high spots throughout the floor in preparation for the crack isolation membrane application. We then sealed/primed the cutback adhesives before applying the Ditra.

Purchased an 1880s Farm House in the country 1.5 hours from Portland, OR. In 2 years, I demo and hired contractors to update plumbing, electrical to code. I renovated 2 bathrooms (heated floor, jacuzzi; stacked efficiency laundry room) and pulled paneling to reveal shiplap. Cleaned and cleaned more. Lots of demo and hauling. Endless mowing, weed and blackberry thicket removal weekly on 1 acre property. Three barns/sheds. PAID OFF!!! Now worth $240K. Bought it for $125. Renovate key rooms high-end and let the buyers finish the bedrooms, halls etc. I bought high-end light fixtures and appliances at every January, close-out off-season sale.

https://genevacabinet.com Originally on the market for five years, the property was purchased by a new owner who partnered with Lowell Custom Homes and Geneva Cabinet Company to completely remodel its 15,000 square feet. This remodel included a new open kitchen plan and multiple bathrooms along with snack bar areas in the rec room and between guest bedrooms. The design transforms a once traditional mansion into a modern, inviting lakefront home that embodies today’s casual elegance and focus on indoor-outdoor living.

https://genevacabinet.com Originally on the market for five years, the property was purchased by a new owner who partnered with Lowell Custom Homes and Geneva Cabinet Company to completely remodel its 15,000 square feet. This remodel included a new open kitchen plan and multiple bathrooms along with snack bar areas in the rec room and between guest bedrooms. The design transforms a once traditional mansion into a modern, inviting lakefront home that embodies today’s casual elegance and focus on indoor-outdoor living.

https://genevacabinet.com Primary Bath Vanity. Originally on the market for five years, the property was purchased by a new owner who partnered with Lowell Custom Homes and Geneva Cabinet Company to completely remodel its 15,000 square feet. This remodel included a new open kitchen plan and multiple bathrooms along with snack bar areas in the rec room and between guest bedrooms. The design transforms a once traditional mansion into a modern, inviting lakefront home that embodies today’s casual elegance and focus on indoor-outdoor living.

When an international client moved from Brazil to Stamford, Connecticut, they reached out to Decor Aid, and asked for our help in modernizing a recently purchased suburban home. The client felt that the house was too “cookie-cutter,” and wanted to transform their space into a highly individualized home for their energetic family of four. In addition to giving the house a more updated and modern feel, the client wanted to use the interior design as an opportunity to segment and demarcate each area of the home. They requested that the downstairs area be transformed into a media room, where the whole family could hang out together. Both of the parents work from home, and so their office spaces had to be sequestered from the rest of the house, but conceived without any disruptive design elements. And as the husband is a photographer, he wanted to put his own artwork on display. So the furniture that we sourced had to balance the more traditional elements of the house, while also feeling cohesive with the husband’s bold, graphic, contemporary style of photography. The first step in transforming this house was repainting the interior and exterior, which were originally done in outdated beige and taupe colors. To set the tone for a classically modern design scheme, we painted the exterior a charcoal grey, with a white trim, and repainted the door a crimson red. The home offices were placed in a quiet corner of the house, and outfitted with a similar color palette: grey walls, a white trim, and red accents, for a seamless transition between work space and home life. The house is situated on the edge of a Connecticut forest, with clusters of maple, birch, and hemlock trees lining the property. So we installed white window treatments, to accentuate the natural surroundings, and to highlight the angular architecture of the home. In the entryway, a bold, graphic print, and a thick-pile sheepskin rug set the tone for this modern, yet comfortable home. While the formal room was conceived with a high-contrast neutral palette and angular, contemporary furniture, the downstairs media area includes a spiral staircase, comfortable furniture, and patterned accent pillows, which creates a more relaxed atmosphere. Equipped with a television, a fully-stocked bar, and a variety of table games, the downstairs media area has something for everyone in this energetic young family.

https://genevacabinet.com Originally on the market for five years, the property was purchased by a new owner who partnered with Lowell Custom Homes and Geneva Cabinet Company to completely remodel its 15,000 square feet. This remodel included a new open kitchen plan and multiple bathrooms along with snack bar areas in the rec room and between guest bedrooms. The design transforms a once traditional mansion into a modern, inviting lakefront home that embodies today’s casual elegance and focus on indoor-outdoor living.

For this project, our client purchased this early 1900' Victorian in the Village of Sea Cliff Long Island in original condition and in desperate need of modern updates. To do this, we completely renovated with modern interior finishes while preserving the structure and architectural details of the exterior. Through project, we made sure to honor the original design and historicity of the property, while providing upgrades like modern appliances, recessed lighting, an open floor concept, and other great details. Now our clients have the joy of living in a historic with amazing character but also fantastic modern details and features.

https://genevacabinet.com Originally on the market for five years, the property was purchased by a new owner who partnered with Lowell Custom Homes and Geneva Cabinet Company to completely remodel its 15,000 square feet. This remodel included a new open kitchen plan and multiple bathrooms along with snack bar areas in the rec room and between guest bedrooms. The design transforms a once traditional mansion into a modern, inviting lakefront home that embodies today’s casual elegance and focus on indoor-outdoor living.

This pondless waterfall has beautiful lush plantings all around it. Its like the waterfall was always there, and they built the house around it! Here we see Abutilon, Ferns, Bird of Paradise, geranium, polygonum and Japanese asparagus fern. Kim Kardashian fell in love with this waterfall when considering purchasing this property.

Located in the desirable Seminary neighborhood of bucolic San Anselmo is a one-of-a-kind storybook Tudor estate. Formerly owned for 27 years by Lee Bunnel of the band America, the current owners purchased in 2003 and have lovingly renovated and restored the 1930 estate with the utmost integrity and meticulous attention to detail. The home boasts over 5,300 sq. ft. with 6 bedrooms, 5 full and 1 half bath, legal in-law/au pair, wine room, 2 laundry rooms, and 2-car ­garage. The gated property is 1.4 acres of gorgeous grounds with pool and breathtaking sweeping views of Ross Valley. This truly special property offers privacy yet is so close to San Francisco and wine country. Features include: Custom designed Enkeboll kitchen with Sub-Zero, Fisher/Paykel, and Wolf appliances. Grand cathedral living room with 1899 ­reclaimed French chateau fireplace. Hand carved marble and granite by local artisan Jeremy Major. Oak, cherry, mahogany, and maple inlaid hardwood floors. Lower level recording studio (converted to in-law and wine room). Artisan stained glass including 2-story light well. Fully fenced and gated with security system. Presented by Jennifer Mattson

Our clients hired us to design their second home in Northern Michigan; a place they could relax, unwind and enjoy all that Northern Michigan has to offer. Their main residence is in St. Louis, Missouri and they first came to Northern Michigan on vacation with friends. They fell in love with the area and ultimately purchased property in the Walloon area. In addition to the lot they build their home on, they also purchased the lot next door to have plenty of room to garden. The finished product includes a large, open area great room and kitchen, master bedroom and laundry on the main level as well as two guest bedrooms; laundry and a large living area in the walk-out lower level. The large upper deck as well as lower patio offer plenty of room to enjoy the outdoors and their lovely view of beautiful Walloon lake.

Our clients hired us to design their second home in Northern Michigan; a place they could relax, unwind and enjoy all that Northern Michigan has to offer. Their main residence is in St. Louis, Missouri and they first came to Northern Michigan on vacation with friends. They fell in love with the area and ultimately purchased property in the Walloon area. In addition to the lot they build their home on, they also purchased the lot next door to have plenty of room to garden. The finished product includes a large, open area great room and kitchen, master bedroom and laundry on the main level as well as two guest bedrooms; laundry and a large living area in the walk-out lower level. The large upper deck as well as lower patio offer plenty of room to enjoy the outdoors and their lovely view of beautiful Walloon lake.

Our clients hired us to design their second home in Northern Michigan; a place they could relax, unwind and enjoy all that Northern Michigan has to offer. Their main residence is in St. Louis, Missouri and they first came to Northern Michigan on vacation with friends. They fell in love with the area and ultimately purchased property in the Walloon area. In addition to the lot they build their home on, they also purchased the lot next door to have plenty of room to garden. The finished product includes a large, open area great room and kitchen, master bedroom and laundry on the main level as well as two guest bedrooms; laundry and a large living area in the walk-out lower level. The large upper deck as well as lower patio offer plenty of room to enjoy the outdoors and their lovely view of beautiful Walloon lake.

Our clients hired us to design their second home in Northern Michigan; a place they could relax, unwind and enjoy all that Northern Michigan has to offer. Their main residence is in St. Louis, Missouri and they first came to Northern Michigan on vacation with friends. They fell in love with the area and ultimately purchased property in the Walloon area. In addition to the lot they build their home on, they also purchased the lot next door to have plenty of room to garden. The finished product includes a large, open area great room and kitchen, master bedroom and laundry on the main level as well as two guest bedrooms; laundry and a large living area in the walk-out lower level. The large upper deck as well as lower patio offer plenty of room to enjoy the outdoors and their lovely view of beautiful Walloon lake.