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After moving into a mid-century ranch home on Spokane's South Hill, these homeowners gave the tired landscape a dramatic makeover. The aging asphalt driveway was replaced by precast concrete pavers that coordinate with a new walkway of sandwashed concrete pads. A pared-down front lawn reduces the overall water use of the landscape, while sculptural boulders add character. A small flagstone patio creates a spot to enjoy the outdoors in the courtyard-like area between the house and the towering ponderosa pines. The backyard received a similar update, with a new garden area, water feature, and paver patio anchoring the updated space.

In this teen's bedroom, with cathedral ceilings, the same blue wall color was used for the ceiling and the walls, to maximize the feeling of space. A contrast ceiling would have brought the eye down to the low point in the room. Large Louver shutters provide privacy and light control, allowing in sufficient light, while reducing the view of the parking lot out front. Sports posters, trophies, and other prints were placed and hung on the walls after they were painted.

Design Actually repurposed the old laundry room into a spectacular mudroom for the family. The build team gave the walls a fresh coat of paint in Sherwin Williams, SW0023 Pewter Tankard to match the new laundry room, and custom built the wall unit complete with cubbies for additional storage. Beth added hooks to hang backpacks, purses, and coats. Since no room is complete without accessories, she donned the bench with fun, decorative pillows. With geometric shapes and pops of color, this room is a great place to enter after a long day of work or school.
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Office After: To reduce clutter in this extra room, the client wanted to move his existing desk into the reach in closet and create a way to work in a well-lit environment while keeping all the essentials close at hand.

This 1933 Wauwatosa basement was dark, dingy and lacked functionality. The basement was unfinished with concrete walls and floors. A small office was enclosed but the rest of the space was open and cluttered.
The homeowners wanted a warm, organized space for their family. A recent job change meant they needed a dedicated home office. They also wanted a place where their kids could hang out with friends.
Their wish list for this basement remodel included: a home office where the couple could both work, a full bathroom, a cozy living room and a dedicated storage room.
This basement renovation resulted in a warm and bright space that is used by the whole family.
Highlights of this basement:
- Home Office: A new office gives the couple a dedicated space for work. There’s plenty of desk space, storage cabinets, under-shelf lighting and storage for their home library.
- Living Room: An old office area was expanded into a cozy living room. It’s the perfect place for their kids to hang out when they host friends and family.
- Laundry Room: The new laundry room is a total upgrade. It now includes fun laminate flooring, storage cabinets and counter space for folding laundry.
- Full Bathroom: A new bathroom gives the family an additional shower in the home. Highlights of the bathroom include a navy vanity, quartz counters, brass finishes, a Dreamline shower door and Kohler Choreograph wall panels.
- Staircase: We spruced up the staircase leading down to the lower level with patterned vinyl flooring and a matching trim color.
- Storage: We gave them a separate storage space, with custom shelving for organizing their camping gear, sports equipment and holiday decorations.
CUSTOMER REVIEW
“We had been talking about remodeling our basement for a long time, but decided to make it happen when my husband was offered a job working remotely. It felt like the right time for us to have a real home office where we could separate our work lives from our home lives.
We wanted the area to feel open, light-filled, and modern – not an easy task for a previously dark and cold basement! One of our favorite parts was when our designer took us on a 3D computer design tour of our basement. I remember thinking, ‘Oh my gosh, this could be our basement!?!’ It was so fun to see how our designer was able to take our wish list and ideas from my Pinterest board, and turn it into a practical design.
We were sold after seeing the design, and were pleasantly surprised to see that Kowalske was less costly than another estimate.” – Stephanie, homeowner

Discover Your Dream Home: The Berkshire in Westchester Village, Bloomfield Hills, Michigan - New Construction.
Excited to present our new home design, the Berkshire, located in the sought-after Westchester Village of Bloomfield Hills.
Spacious Open Floor Plan: Featuring 10 ft ceilings on the first floor and 9 ft ceilings on the second floor as well as large windows providing a spacious, natural light filled home.
Modern Kitchen: Large island, scullery, and dining nook perfect for family gatherings.
Ample Living Space: Includes a family room, library, and mudroom off the 3-car attached garage.
Luxurious Bedrooms: 4 bedrooms including a primary suite with dual closets, a freestanding soaker tub, and walk-in shower.
Prime Location: Birmingham schools, walkable area, close to prestigious private schools, and minutes from downtown Birmingham.
Contact us today to learn more about making the Berkshire your new home!

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Inspiration for a large transitional galley dark wood floor and brown floor open concept kitchen remodel in New York with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

After moving into a mid-century ranch home on Spokane's South Hill, these homeowners gave the tired landscape a dramatic makeover. The aging asphalt driveway was replaced by precast concrete pavers that coordinate with a new walkway of sandwashed concrete pads. A pared-down front lawn reduces the overall water use of the landscape, while sculptural boulders add character. A small flagstone patio creates a spot to enjoy the outdoors in the courtyard-like area between the house and the towering ponderosa pines. The backyard received a similar update, with a new garden area, water feature, and paver patio anchoring the updated space.

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A custom-built pool located in Davenport, Florida. This client chose glass tiles selected directly from American Pools and Spas showroom. A gorgeous infinity spa to relax and unwind after school/work - featuring pool water spilling pots and a sheer descent waterfall. The pool entry-way features a sun shelf and bubblers, with chairs if you want to only get your feet wet and read a book. Travertine tiles are all along the pool, along with the big-screen enclosure with concrete pillars; the lanai makes the yard very spacious and has a great view out onto the golf course.

Classic row house on Garden Street offering 3 floors of light, bright living and finished basement. This ultra charming home’s central staircase maximizes space while the large landscaped backyard and deck create the perfect place for outdoor entertaining. Chef’s kitchen with center island, stainless steel appliances, granite counters and plenty of storage. Unique archways on parlor level, 3 original marble mantels, ceiling medallions and magnificent molding add sought after Hoboken charm. Conveniently located near NYC buses, schools, a fabulous array of neighborhood eats and unique shops!

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Classic row house on Garden Street offering 3 floors of light, bright living and finished basement. This ultra charming home’s central staircase maximizes space while the large landscaped backyard and deck create the perfect place for outdoor entertaining. Chef’s kitchen with center island, stainless steel appliances, granite counters and plenty of storage. Unique archways on parlor level, 3 original marble mantels, ceiling medallions and magnificent molding add sought after Hoboken charm. Conveniently located near NYC buses, schools, a fabulous array of neighborhood eats and unique shops!

Coveted and highly sought after exquisitely finished family compound in a private setting surrounded by magnificent grounds. Spacious 5 bedroom, 3 bath main residence designed by Jared Polsky, has been enhanced lovely and expanded to include a dramatic guest house. Sun filled rooms, soaring ceilings, romantic master and open floor plan flow to outside for year round indoor/outdoor living. Mount Tamalpais and Bay views, Mill Valley schools, easy access to downtown and Highway 101.

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A custom-built pool located in Davenport, Florida. This client chose glass tiles selected directly from American Pools and Spas showroom. A gorgeous infinity spa to relax and unwind after school/work - featuring pool water spilling pots and a sheer descent waterfall. The pool entry-way features a sun shelf and bubblers, with chairs if you want to only get your feet wet and read a book. Travertine tiles are all along the pool, along with the big-screen enclosure with concrete pillars; the lanai makes the yard very spacious and has a great view out onto the golf course.

This newly renovated Teen Lounge is the perfect spot for your teenage and adult children to hang out with their friends and call their own! Completed in Bloomfield Hills, MI in October 2021, our client wanted a room that would provide a spot their children would want to come home to after school or visit with friends after hours. It also needed to pass the test of time. To achieve this, we installed prefinished hardwood flooring, a large sectional and two lounge chairs for an abundance of seating options for guests and/or gaming. The finishes and color scheme are mature, easily maintained and timeless.

After retiring from a successful career as a Washington DC lawyer, our client dreamed of returning to a place along the Santiam River about 100 yards from her childhood home. Today, every room looks out at the river as it flows through the verdant landscape of the Willamette Valley.
Modest in design and use of materials, this new home reflects the simplicity, sensibility, and integrity of the many agricultural structures found in the area. The ultra energy efficient design results in both enhanced thermal comfort and low energy bills year round. Triple pane windows enable extensive views and natural light with minimal energy loss. The modest floor plan reduced construction costs while the durable building materials will protect the investment well into the future.
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