The Interior Designer, who contracted with us as General Contractor, wanted a more elaborate bar area for entertaining. We proceeded to frame out the new area and install the bar, cabinetry, ice maker, refrigerator, freezer and television. Numerous recessed lights were installed to illuminate the new area. Behind the seating area is a glass window, with table, walk-in wine cellar, including a wine-tasting table with crystal chandelier. All built by our craftsmen. General Contractor / Remodel: ED Enterprises, Inc.

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At the outset, this project began with the transformation of a 2-car attached garage. The goal was to create a mudroom, an exercise room, and a breezeway to seamlessly connect the spacious detached garage with the main part of the house. Additionally, the project involved partial roof removal and the addition of a new front entry. But then came an unexpected twist – scope creep. We found ourselves veering away from the initial client-supplied architectural plans. After numerous consultations with the clients and several iterations of the design, we arrived at a significantly improved plan for the remodel and addition. Our journey commenced with the demolition of almost the entire former 2-car garage, making space for a new, oversized 3-car garage measuring 40′ x 28′. This garage was strategically placed between the existing house and the large detached garage. We introduced a custom low-sloped flat roof, designed to address historical drainage issues. To mitigate water pooling, we created a custom concrete step at the back corner of the garage, equipped with a sturdy metal grate that sits flush with the step. We also installed a PVC drainage system, commencing at the step and running beneath a newly designed patio, ultimately draining into the yard. These measures have significantly reduced water accumulation around the house. The new garage boasts several features, including Longboard aluminum siding, custom full glass garage doors, interior drywall finished to a level 4, an abundance of can lights, an epoxy floor coating, vinyl base trim, a new forced air garage heater, and more. The clients also requested a designated space for their three kids and their friends to enjoy, thus giving birth to the “Kid Zone.” We partitioned a section of the existing oversized garage, resulting in a space measuring approximately 22′ x 32′, brimming with entertainment possibilities. To enhance control over the temperature in the Kid Zone, we collaborated with our licensed HVAC partner to install a cold weather mini-split system. One of the most significant challenges was the modernization and consolidation of the home’s main electrical systems. We reconfigured and combined 6-7 different electrical panels into just two. One panel serves the main house, while the second is dedicated to backup power from a generator. These panels, along with the boiler for the in-floor heating system, are housed in a newly constructed mechanical room within the Kid Zone. Inside the main house, we completed various tasks, such as removing the ceiling in the hallway from the new garage to address prior water damage, improve insulation, and rework electrical and HVAC systems. We also replaced the ceiling from the front door to the base of the stairs, adding new can lighting and enhancing insulation. Skilled drywall specialists then installed and finished new drywall to a level 5 standard. The exterior of the house underwent a complete overhaul. Before installing new roofing on the entire house and garage, we modified an existing flat roof by adding custom lumber and plywood to enhance the pitch, preventing future ice dams. A new rubber roof was expertly installed on the oversized 3-car garage, and the flat roof section we re-framed. Our meticulous exterior team removed old white aluminum soffit, fascia, and gutters, replacing them with new framing to accommodate Longboard soffit material. This task was particularly challenging due to the age of the house and the non-standard wall and roof framing. Our skilled exterior subcontractors ensured a perfect fit. Near the pool area, we discovered severe rot and decay from years of water intrusion. After informing the homeowners, we ordered and installed five new commercial-style block framed windows and a custom 8′ high Anderson patio door. This involved careful removal and replacement of window headers from the outside to avoid disturbing the finished part of the house. We reframed the large openings to fit the new windows, and our skilled trim carpenters installed new walnut casing, base, and window sills. In total, we replaced around 900 lineal feet of soffit and installed approximately 32 squares of aluminum siding. The entire house was meticulously prepped, repaired, and painted according to the client’s chosen color. Throughout the project, we incorporated numerous custom touches and unique design elements, some of which you can see in the pictures. Our team also addressed various unforeseen challenges, from soil issues to rot and decay repair, roof leaks, drainage problems, electrical and HVAC complexities, and much more. At Xpand Inc., we take pride in making it all happen, turning your remodeling and renovation dreams into reality.

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Since people could see through the cellar, we wanted some wines to face outwards so everyone could glimpse the kind of wines being stored inside without opening the wine cellar door. For this, a horizontal wine rack was the best option. This type of configuration was implemented on both viewing sides (the hallway and the dining area). Wine Cellar Designers Group 5940 S Rainbow Blvd Ste 400 #70371 Las Vegas, Nevada 89118-2507 +1 (702) 475-5399 https://www.winecellardesignersgroup.com/

This Dining Room opens onto the rear Courtyard with a modern vertical garden. The 'Symphony Sideboard' is of a contemporary classic style. It has a white onyx top and its cabinet has 24 carat gold-foiling, and it sits on a solid steel base. Kohelika uses traditional skills of foiling, where it is hand-pressed and rubbed onto the wooden surface with agate stones. The dining table and chairs are Art Deco. One wall is clad with mother-of-pearl pietra dura, done by skilled craftsmen from Agra, in a re-interpreted modern idiom by Kohelika. The balance walls and ceilings are again hand-painted in a mother-of -pearl colour and finished by a skilled painter of specialized effects. The chandelier is the iconic 'Flying Carpet' by Venini.

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