This 1950's ranch style home's exterior work included a new front and rear entry, as well as architectural details like molding, shutters, stone and overhangs were all added to give the home more curb appeal. Normandy Remodeling

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Reverse Shed Eichler This project is part tear-down, part remodel. The original L-shaped plan allowed the living/ dining/ kitchen wing to be completely re-built while retaining the shell of the bedroom wing virtually intact. The rebuilt entertainment wing was enlarged 50% and covered with a low-slope reverse-shed roof sloping from eleven to thirteen feet. The shed roof floats on a continuous glass clerestory with eight foot transom. Cantilevered steel frames support wood roof beams with eaves of up to ten feet. An interior glass clerestory separates the kitchen and livingroom for sound control. A wall-to-wall skylight illuminates the north wall of the kitchen/family room. New additions at the back of the house add several “sliding” wall planes, where interior walls continue past full-height windows to the exterior, complimenting the typical Eichler indoor-outdoor ceiling and floor planes. The existing bedroom wing has been re-configured on the interior, changing three small bedrooms into two larger ones, and adding a guest suite in part of the original garage. A previous den addition provided the perfect spot for a large master ensuite bath and walk-in closet. Natural materials predominate, with fir ceilings, limestone veneer fireplace walls, anigre veneer cabinets, fir sliding windows and interior doors, bamboo floors, and concrete patios and walks. Landscape design by Bernard Trainor: www.bernardtrainor.com (see “Concrete Jungle” in April 2014 edition of Dwell magazine). Microsoft Media Center installation of the Year, 2008: www.cybermanor.com/ultimate_install.html (automated shades, radiant heating system, and lights, as well as security & sound).

A contemporary new home in an earthy, natural palette No expense was spared in the remodel of this 3/2, located in the amazing neighborhood of Eagle Rock. By taking the entire home down to the studs, we rearranged the kitchen, designed and built all new custom cabinetry, added custom built-ins in the primary, added all new windows and doors to the home and also ran new electrical and removed ALL GAS from the home. The 2 bathrooms were both overhauled and received zellige, kitkat and travertine tiling. A brand new HVAC system (including a heat pump) was installed in the attic and all vents were moved from the floor to the ceiling. Hardwood flooring and many other custom details have this home well suited for years to come!

Photo: Rikki Snyder © 2015 Houzz
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A once white master bath straight from the 1990s, the Ayer's Rock Master Bath is now a thing of modern beauty. The transitional style features maple Medallion cabinetry with a simple frame and brushed nickle arched handles. Black pearl granite countertops feature undermount sinks and Delta's Lahara line faucets. Beige and grey mingle in a beautiful porcelain rendition of natural, Ayer's Rock stone that covers the floor and climbs the walls of the master shower. Fred Golden Photography©

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3 CM Misterio Vicostone Quartz counter tops by Triton Stone Group paired with white ceramic tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, and undermount sink. Fabrication and installation by Blue Label Granite in Buda, TX.

Hugo guards the entry to the back yard. Guests can either enter the back yard through the gates concealed entrance, or turn right and walk down the paved path to the front door. This space is a main garden feature that displays plant varietals from all over the world.

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Rough plumbing, perimeter drywall, and island drywall complete! Now for cabinets! This Castle Rock kitchen, start to finish, was a record remodel of 23 calendar days! The clients were a joy to work with and the results are a fantastically successful facelift on the previously outdated kitchen.

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Architect: Andreozzi Architecture / Photographer: Robert Brewster Photography
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