BEFORE PIC: This large kitchen in Coto de Caza, CA was falling apart. Heavy storage units attached to the pantry doors had caused one of the doors to separate and fall off, and the space inside the pantry was poorly designed. We removed the existing doors, hinges, drawers, glides, and moldings, and began rebuilding the kitchen cabinetry. The pantry was redesigned to maximize the space with five roll out drawers and a partition for brooms and aprons. The space under the built in microwave was converted to drawers, and the set of base cabinets under the cooktop converted to bank upon bank of easy to access, usable drawer space. A waste roll out system was installed with two 50qt. waste containers. The island had been cobbled together around the wine fridge, so we tore out ineffectively built boxes and replaced with cabinets to give a cohesive, clean look. The cabinets were then refaced with non-porous super matte thermofoil, which is extremely durable and easy to clean. New dovetailed birch drawer boxes are installed on Blum soft close glides, and the doors on Blum soft close hinges. This hardware is top of the line and carries a Lifetime Warranty.

Living in place with flex: The mother of the homeowner needed a home that is fully accessible for living in place, so we created a barrier-free entry and installed grab bars. The new suite contains a full bedroom and bath and a small living room with a kitchenette. One of the homeowners especially loves to cook. Now he has a new kitchen with more space, more storage, and better functionality. Fresh paint, wallpaper and a new look: We refinished the hardwood floors throughout and gave the whole home a fresh new look. We updated a powder room with paint, new tile, new fixtures, new lighting, and wallpaper. Kitchen with space, flow, and storage: The kitchen was cut off from the rest of the home. It had a long peninsula with awkward flow around the kitchen that just didn’t work. We removed the peninsula and instead created a large island with seating for three. With the new island, counter space is much more usable now. We put hidden cupboards underneath for added storage. The island also holds the built-in microwave with a steel drawer front below for continuity. We used banked drawers rather than cupboards for ease of access. We also installed new large appliances. Coffee station, cookbooks, and spices: We removed two clumsy closed pantries and an unused main door, and this allowed space for more cabinetry. We added an open shelf section with herringbone tile and a counter for a coffee station and cookbooks. Other features were a waste bin pullout with garbage bag storage and a tall spice pullout drawer. The kitchen now has a big double-wide appliance garage where all small appliances are stored and organized in a big pantry with a light inside. All the appliances are front and centre (rather than buried in the back somewhere), yet hidden behind a door. Flex space means other new spaces for everyone: In creating a flex space for the mother on the main floor, the homeowners lost their space for a family room, although there is still a formal living and dining room on that floor. We solved it by creating a new finished basement with a family room to replace the one upstairs. This gives the family and the mother their own spaces and at the same time comfortable places for all of them.

This kitchen was very inefficient with space before the remodel. There was a peninsula that cut off flow. The peninsula was removed, and the fridge and stove were relocated. There were several challenging areas designing this kitchen, mainly the corners where we wanted good accessible storage solutions. To the left of the stove, we placed a 40" super-deep drawer bank with three drawers for pots and pans. This drawer bank is a storage workhorse. With roll out drawers, a blind corner system, a lazy susan, and a 40" pantry, this kitchen does not leave any space un-utilized. With a new open flow, this space is ready to create more great memories!

Post remodel, what had been a bank of cabinets is now the main path through the kitchen. The stove has been relocated to the north with its back against the new bar with subway tile backsplash. The fridge has been repositioned on the west side of the kitchen where a hall closet once was located. The fir floor of the kitchen has been removed and replaced with oak to match the dining room and living room. The fir was salvaged for use as the countertop of the bar and pantry. The original exhaust fan was removed and replaced with a Zephyr island exhaust with built-in LED lights visible above the stove. The faux wood countertop and backsplash have been replaced with "Absolute Black" granite with a honed finish and white subway tile. A moveable island (antique enamel topped cabinet) serves as a landing spot and work surface. The shape of the arched wall between the kitchen and dining room matches the wall between the dining room and living room.

This Customer elected to reface the existing Oak raised panel kitchen cabinets in this classic East Vancouver 100 year old Heritage home. New cabinets were not an option as the kitchen floor had been tiled in Italian antique ceramic tiles and the lower base cabinets already had granite countertops. Prior to refacing, a few changes were made. First, a 5-sided corner upper cabinet was removed where a peninsula once extended over the lower-peninsula cabinets. This was then replaced with a custom sized conventional cabinet to match the dimensions of the adjacent wall cabinets. Then a new bank of custom sized lower cabinets was installed below the kitchen window that overlooks the outside deck. One side was fitted with new 15” deep pot drawers, constructed of solid dovetailed Maple with Blum full extension SoftClose hardware. The other side of this cabinet bank was left as simple open shelving for cook books, etc. To finish this off, the cabinet was crowned with a custom solid Cherry butcher-block countertop for special accent. The kitchen refacing consisted of an Antique White (Featherdown) solid color of veneer over the existing cabinets while the new cabinets were faced in the same way. The new doors chosen were a new “Designer Series” of Shaker style Maple door featuring a 3” framework and a unique “curved-bevel” of the horizontal components of the door construction – again in the Featherdown solid color. The large drawer fronts for the new cabinets below the window matched the doors, while all remaining drawer fronts (smaller variety) were in a simple slab look of painted Maple. All new doors were fitted with modern Blum hidden hinges which included the SoftClose feature. As the finishing touch, Amerock Stainless bar-style handles were implemented to adorn all cabinet openings while a new tile backsplash was added to give the look of a new and modern ‘subway glass’ detail.

Black siding transformed this home in Maple Grove. This project left a lasting impression, transforming a home with worn and outdated vinyl siding which had been damaged by hail and Minnesota’s harsh climate, in a lakeside retreat. The homeowners sought a fresh look that would elevate both the aesthetic and functionality of their property, making the most of the beautiful lakeside views. The first major update involved replacing the tired vinyl siding with James Hardie board and batten siding in the striking Shou Sugi Ban color. This deep, rich color brings an elegant, modern look to the home, offering both timeless appeal and exceptional durability. The board and batten style adds texture and sophistication, making the home stand out in the neighborhood. To complement the dark siding, light-colored cultured stone was added to the front and lakeside, creating a beautiful contrast and enhancing the home’s curb appeal. The cultured stone not only adds a natural, rustic feel but also integrates seamlessly with the overall design, providing a warm, inviting entrance and lakeside view. Another key element of the remodel was the transformation of the home’s windows. A bank of smaller windows was removed, replaced by a massive Marvin window that now serves as the focal point of the living room, offering unobstructed views of the serene lake. The project also included the removal of several diamond-shaped windows and a six-foot patio door, which were replaced with a sleek 16-foot patio door. This new installation opened up the space, flooding the home with natural light and creating a seamless connection between the interior and the outdoor beauty of the lake. With these updates, the home in Maple Grove is now a stunning showcase of modern design and functionality, blending sophisticated materials with breathtaking views.

This Customer elected to reface the existing Oak raised panel kitchen cabinets in this classic East Vancouver 100 year old Heritage home. New cabinets were not an option as the kitchen floor had been tiled in Italian antique ceramic tiles and the lower base cabinets already had granite countertops. Prior to refacing, a few changes were made. First, a 5-sided corner upper cabinet was removed where a peninsula once extended over the lower-peninsula cabinets. This was then replaced with a custom sized conventional cabinet to match the dimensions of the adjacent wall cabinets. Then a new bank of custom sized lower cabinets was installed below the kitchen window that overlooks the outside deck. One side was fitted with new 15” deep pot drawers, constructed of solid dovetailed Maple with Blum full extension SoftClose hardware. The other side of this cabinet bank was left as simple open shelving for cook books, etc. To finish this off, the cabinet was crowned with a custom solid Cherry butcher-block countertop for special accent. The kitchen refacing consisted of an Antique White (Featherdown) solid color of veneer over the existing cabinets while the new cabinets were faced in the same way. The new doors chosen were a new “Designer Series” of Shaker style Maple door featuring a 3” framework and a unique “curved-bevel” of the horizontal components of the door construction – again in the Featherdown solid color. The large drawer fronts for the new cabinets below the window matched the doors, while all remaining drawer fronts (smaller variety) were in a simple slab look of painted Maple. All new doors were fitted with modern Blum hidden hinges which included the SoftClose feature. As the finishing touch, Amerock Stainless bar-style handles were implemented to adorn all cabinet openings while a new tile backsplash was added to give the look of a new and modern ‘subway glass’ detail.

Black siding transformed this home in Maple Grove. This project left a lasting impression, transforming a home with worn and outdated vinyl siding which had been damaged by hail and Minnesota’s harsh climate, in a lakeside retreat. The homeowners sought a fresh look that would elevate both the aesthetic and functionality of their property, making the most of the beautiful lakeside views. The first major update involved replacing the tired vinyl siding with James Hardie board and batten siding in the striking Shou Sugi Ban color. This deep, rich color brings an elegant, modern look to the home, offering both timeless appeal and exceptional durability. The board and batten style adds texture and sophistication, making the home stand out in the neighborhood. To complement the dark siding, light-colored cultured stone was added to the front and lakeside, creating a beautiful contrast and enhancing the home’s curb appeal. The cultured stone not only adds a natural, rustic feel but also integrates seamlessly with the overall design, providing a warm, inviting entrance and lakeside view. Another key element of the remodel was the transformation of the home’s windows. A bank of smaller windows was removed, replaced by a massive Marvin window that now serves as the focal point of the living room, offering unobstructed views of the serene lake. The project also included the removal of several diamond-shaped windows and a six-foot patio door, which were replaced with a sleek 16-foot patio door. This new installation opened up the space, flooding the home with natural light and creating a seamless connection between the interior and the outdoor beauty of the lake. With these updates, the home in Maple Grove is now a stunning showcase of modern design and functionality, blending sophisticated materials with breathtaking views.

This Customer elected to reface the existing Oak raised panel kitchen cabinets in this classic East Vancouver 100 year old Heritage home. New cabinets were not an option as the kitchen floor had been tiled in Italian antique ceramic tiles and the lower base cabinets already had granite countertops. Prior to refacing, a few changes were made. First, a 5-sided corner upper cabinet was removed where a peninsula once extended over the lower-peninsula cabinets. This was then replaced with a custom sized conventional cabinet to match the dimensions of the adjacent wall cabinets. Then a new bank of custom sized lower cabinets was installed below the kitchen window that overlooks the outside deck. One side was fitted with new 15” deep pot drawers, constructed of solid dovetailed Maple with Blum full extension SoftClose hardware. The other side of this cabinet bank was left as simple open shelving for cook books, etc. To finish this off, the cabinet was crowned with a custom solid Cherry butcher-block countertop for special accent. The kitchen refacing consisted of an Antique White (Featherdown) solid color of veneer over the existing cabinets while the new cabinets were faced in the same way. The new doors chosen were a new “Designer Series” of Shaker style Maple door featuring a 3” framework and a unique “curved-bevel” of the horizontal components of the door construction – again in the Featherdown solid color. The large drawer fronts for the new cabinets below the window matched the doors, while all remaining drawer fronts (smaller variety) were in a simple slab look of painted Maple. All new doors were fitted with modern Blum hidden hinges which included the SoftClose feature. As the finishing touch, Amerock Stainless bar-style handles were implemented to adorn all cabinet openings while a new tile backsplash was added to give the look of a new and modern ‘subway glass’ detail.

This large kitchen in Coto de Caza, CA was falling apart. Heavy storage units attached to the pantry doors had caused one of the doors to separate and fall off, and the space inside the pantry was poorly designed. We removed the existing doors, hinges, drawers, glides, and moldings, and began rebuilding the kitchen cabinetry. The pantry was redesigned to maximize the space with five roll out drawers and a partition for brooms and aprons. The space under the built in microwave was converted to drawers, and the set of base cabinets under the cooktop converted to bank upon bank of easy to access, usable drawer space. A waste roll out system was installed with two 50qt. waste containers. The island had been cobbled together around the wine fridge, so we tore out ineffectively built boxes and replaced with cabinets to give a cohesive, clean look. The cabinets were then refaced with non-porous super matte thermofoil, which is extremely durable and easy to clean. New dovetailed birch drawer boxes are installed on Blum soft close glides, and the doors on Blum soft close hinges. This hardware is top of the line and carries a Lifetime Warranty.

Dining room - transitional dining room idea in Atlanta

Black siding transformed this home in Maple Grove. This project left a lasting impression, transforming a home with worn and outdated vinyl siding which had been damaged by hail and Minnesota’s harsh climate, in a lakeside retreat. The homeowners sought a fresh look that would elevate both the aesthetic and functionality of their property, making the most of the beautiful lakeside views. The first major update involved replacing the tired vinyl siding with James Hardie board and batten siding in the striking Shou Sugi Ban color. This deep, rich color brings an elegant, modern look to the home, offering both timeless appeal and exceptional durability. The board and batten style adds texture and sophistication, making the home stand out in the neighborhood. To complement the dark siding, light-colored cultured stone was added to the front and lakeside, creating a beautiful contrast and enhancing the home’s curb appeal. The cultured stone not only adds a natural, rustic feel but also integrates seamlessly with the overall design, providing a warm, inviting entrance and lakeside view. Another key element of the remodel was the transformation of the home’s windows. A bank of smaller windows was removed, replaced by a massive Marvin window that now serves as the focal point of the living room, offering unobstructed views of the serene lake. The project also included the removal of several diamond-shaped windows and a six-foot patio door, which were replaced with a sleek 16-foot patio door. This new installation opened up the space, flooding the home with natural light and creating a seamless connection between the interior and the outdoor beauty of the lake. With these updates, the home in Maple Grove is now a stunning showcase of modern design and functionality, blending sophisticated materials with breathtaking views.

Living in place with flex: The mother of the homeowner needed a home that is fully accessible for living in place, so we created a barrier-free entry and installed grab bars. The new suite contains a full bedroom and bath and a small living room with a kitchenette. One of the homeowners especially loves to cook. Now he has a new kitchen with more space, more storage, and better functionality. Fresh paint, wallpaper and a new look: We refinished the hardwood floors throughout and gave the whole home a fresh new look. We updated a powder room with paint, new tile, new fixtures, new lighting, and wallpaper. Kitchen with space, flow, and storage: The kitchen was cut off from the rest of the home. It had a long peninsula with awkward flow around the kitchen that just didn’t work. We removed the peninsula and instead created a large island with seating for three. With the new island, counter space is much more usable now. We put hidden cupboards underneath for added storage. The island also holds the built-in microwave with a steel drawer front below for continuity. We used banked drawers rather than cupboards for ease of access. We also installed new large appliances. Coffee station, cookbooks, and spices: We removed two clumsy closed pantries and an unused main door, and this allowed space for more cabinetry. We added an open shelf section with herringbone tile and a counter for a coffee station and cookbooks. Other features were a waste bin pullout with garbage bag storage and a tall spice pullout drawer. The kitchen now has a big double-wide appliance garage where all small appliances are stored and organized in a big pantry with a light inside. All the appliances are front and centre (rather than buried in the back somewhere), yet hidden behind a door. Flex space means other new spaces for everyone: In creating a flex space for the mother on the main floor, the homeowners lost their space for a family room, although there is still a formal living and dining room on that floor. We solved it by creating a new finished basement with a family room to replace the one upstairs. This gives the family and the mother their own spaces and at the same time comfortable places for all of them.

Kevin Tootoonchi
Inspiration for a large timeless u-shaped travertine floor eat-in kitchen remodel in San Diego with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, granite countertops, beige backsplash, stone tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, a peninsula and beige countertops

Living in place with flex: The mother of the homeowner needed a home that is fully accessible for living in place, so we created a barrier-free entry and installed grab bars. The new suite contains a full bedroom and bath and a small living room with a kitchenette. One of the homeowners especially loves to cook. Now he has a new kitchen with more space, more storage, and better functionality. Fresh paint, wallpaper and a new look: We refinished the hardwood floors throughout and gave the whole home a fresh new look. We updated a powder room with paint, new tile, new fixtures, new lighting, and wallpaper. Kitchen with space, flow, and storage: The kitchen was cut off from the rest of the home. It had a long peninsula with awkward flow around the kitchen that just didn’t work. We removed the peninsula and instead created a large island with seating for three. With the new island, counter space is much more usable now. We put hidden cupboards underneath for added storage. The island also holds the built-in microwave with a steel drawer front below for continuity. We used banked drawers rather than cupboards for ease of access. We also installed new large appliances. Coffee station, cookbooks, and spices: We removed two clumsy closed pantries and an unused main door, and this allowed space for more cabinetry. We added an open shelf section with herringbone tile and a counter for a coffee station and cookbooks. Other features were a waste bin pullout with garbage bag storage and a tall spice pullout drawer. The kitchen now has a big double-wide appliance garage where all small appliances are stored and organized in a big pantry with a light inside. All the appliances are front and centre (rather than buried in the back somewhere), yet hidden behind a door. Flex space means other new spaces for everyone: In creating a flex space for the mother on the main floor, the homeowners lost their space for a family room, although there is still a formal living and dining room on that floor. We solved it by creating a new finished basement with a family room to replace the one upstairs. This gives the family and the mother their own spaces and at the same time comfortable places for all of them.

Black siding transformed this home in Maple Grove. This project left a lasting impression, transforming a home with worn and outdated vinyl siding which had been damaged by hail and Minnesota’s harsh climate, in a lakeside retreat. The homeowners sought a fresh look that would elevate both the aesthetic and functionality of their property, making the most of the beautiful lakeside views. The first major update involved replacing the tired vinyl siding with James Hardie board and batten siding in the striking Shou Sugi Ban color. This deep, rich color brings an elegant, modern look to the home, offering both timeless appeal and exceptional durability. The board and batten style adds texture and sophistication, making the home stand out in the neighborhood. To complement the dark siding, light-colored cultured stone was added to the front and lakeside, creating a beautiful contrast and enhancing the home’s curb appeal. The cultured stone not only adds a natural, rustic feel but also integrates seamlessly with the overall design, providing a warm, inviting entrance and lakeside view. Another key element of the remodel was the transformation of the home’s windows. A bank of smaller windows was removed, replaced by a massive Marvin window that now serves as the focal point of the living room, offering unobstructed views of the serene lake. The project also included the removal of several diamond-shaped windows and a six-foot patio door, which were replaced with a sleek 16-foot patio door. This new installation opened up the space, flooding the home with natural light and creating a seamless connection between the interior and the outdoor beauty of the lake. With these updates, the home in Maple Grove is now a stunning showcase of modern design and functionality, blending sophisticated materials with breathtaking views.

This natural stream restoration project is located in southern Lancaster County, PA. The project consisted of removal of existing deteriorating stream bank supports. We then excavated the banks of the stream to allow for installation of new natural stone retaining walls. The stream was also widened slightly to improve flow and help prevent future flooding. This was an additional phase of a larger project. Below is some pictures of the stream restoration.

This Customer elected to reface the existing Oak raised panel kitchen cabinets in this classic East Vancouver 100 year old Heritage home. New cabinets were not an option as the kitchen floor had been tiled in Italian antique ceramic tiles and the lower base cabinets already had granite countertops. Prior to refacing, a few changes were made. First, a 5-sided corner upper cabinet was removed where a peninsula once extended over the lower-peninsula cabinets. This was then replaced with a custom sized conventional cabinet to match the dimensions of the adjacent wall cabinets. Then a new bank of custom sized lower cabinets was installed below the kitchen window that overlooks the outside deck. One side was fitted with new 15” deep pot drawers, constructed of solid dovetailed Maple with Blum full extension SoftClose hardware. The other side of this cabinet bank was left as simple open shelving for cook books, etc. To finish this off, the cabinet was crowned with a custom solid Cherry butcher-block countertop for special accent. The kitchen refacing consisted of an Antique White (Featherdown) solid color of veneer over the existing cabinets while the new cabinets were faced in the same way. The new doors chosen were a new “Designer Series” of Shaker style Maple door featuring a 3” framework and a unique “curved-bevel” of the horizontal components of the door construction – again in the Featherdown solid color. The large drawer fronts for the new cabinets below the window matched the doors, while all remaining drawer fronts (smaller variety) were in a simple slab look of painted Maple. All new doors were fitted with modern Blum hidden hinges which included the SoftClose feature. As the finishing touch, Amerock Stainless bar-style handles were implemented to adorn all cabinet openings while a new tile backsplash was added to give the look of a new and modern ‘subway glass’ detail.

Black siding transformed this home in Maple Grove. This project left a lasting impression, transforming a home with worn and outdated vinyl siding which had been damaged by hail and Minnesota’s harsh climate, in a lakeside retreat. The homeowners sought a fresh look that would elevate both the aesthetic and functionality of their property, making the most of the beautiful lakeside views. The first major update involved replacing the tired vinyl siding with James Hardie board and batten siding in the striking Shou Sugi Ban color. This deep, rich color brings an elegant, modern look to the home, offering both timeless appeal and exceptional durability. The board and batten style adds texture and sophistication, making the home stand out in the neighborhood. To complement the dark siding, light-colored cultured stone was added to the front and lakeside, creating a beautiful contrast and enhancing the home’s curb appeal. The cultured stone not only adds a natural, rustic feel but also integrates seamlessly with the overall design, providing a warm, inviting entrance and lakeside view. Another key element of the remodel was the transformation of the home’s windows. A bank of smaller windows was removed, replaced by a massive Marvin window that now serves as the focal point of the living room, offering unobstructed views of the serene lake. The project also included the removal of several diamond-shaped windows and a six-foot patio door, which were replaced with a sleek 16-foot patio door. This new installation opened up the space, flooding the home with natural light and creating a seamless connection between the interior and the outdoor beauty of the lake. With these updates, the home in Maple Grove is now a stunning showcase of modern design and functionality, blending sophisticated materials with breathtaking views.