The owners of this beautiful historic farmhouse had been painstakingly restoring it bit by bit. One of the last items on their list was to create a wrap-around front porch to create a more distinct and obvious entrance to the front of their home. Aside from the functional reasons for the new porch, our client also had very specific ideas for its design. She wanted to recreate her grandmother’s porch so that she could carry on the same wonderful traditions with her own grandchildren someday. Key requirements for this front porch remodel included: - Creating a seamless connection to the main house. - A floorplan with areas for dining, reading, having coffee and playing games. - Respecting and maintaining the historic details of the home and making sure the addition felt authentic. Upon entering, you will notice the authentic real pine porch decking. Real windows were used instead of three season porch windows which also have molding around them to match the existing home’s windows. The left wing of the porch includes a dining area and a game and craft space. Ceiling fans provide light and additional comfort in the summer months. Iron wall sconces supply additional lighting throughout. Exposed rafters with hidden fasteners were used in the ceiling. Handmade shiplap graces the walls. On the left side of the front porch, a reading area enjoys plenty of natural light from the windows. The new porch blends perfectly with the existing home much nicer front facade. There is a clear front entrance to the home, where previously guests weren’t sure where to enter. We successfully created a place for the client to enjoy with her future grandchildren that’s filled with nostalgic nods to the memories she made with her own grandmother. "We have had many people who asked us what changed on the house but did not know what we did. When we told them we put the porch on, all of them made the statement that they did not notice it was a new addition and fit into the house perfectly.” – Homeowner

The Brumby® Jumbo rocking chair is believed to be the oldest product in Georgia still in production. Brumby® Rockers are handcrafted to the same specifications as the originally designed 19th century models and offer unequalled craftsmanship, quality, comfort and durability. Designed to withstand drastic changes in humidity and temperature, Brumby® Rockers are ideal for porches in the summer and hearths in the winter. Brumby® Rockers grace famed homes including the Truman Balcony of the White House and luxury resorts around the globe.

The Brumby® Jumbo rocking chair is believed to be the oldest product in Georgia still in production. Brumby® Rockers are handcrafted to the same specifications as the originally designed 19th century models and offer unequalled craftsmanship, quality, comfort and durability. Designed to withstand drastic changes in humidity and temperature, Brumby® Rockers are ideal for porches in the summer and hearths in the winter. Brumby® Rockers grace famed homes including the Truman Balcony of the White House and luxury resorts around the globe.

This was another very cool project we were excited to be a part of! Our role in this Toll Bros. model home was to build the ‪#‎custom‬ ceiling beam wraps. The project started with the designers planning to use a laminate metal product, and ended up with real 1/8" aged (via patina) ‪#‎steel‬ beams bent to our specifications as seen in these pics! ‪#‎anoriginal‬ ‪#‎metalwork‬ ‪#‎tollbros‬ ‪#‎estest‬

This was another very cool project we were excited to be a part of! Our role in this Toll Bros. model home was to build the ‪#‎custom‬ ceiling beam wraps. The project started with the designers planning to use a laminate metal product, and ended up with real 1/8" aged (via patina) ‪#‎steel‬ beams bent to our specifications as seen in these pics! ‪#‎anoriginal‬ ‪#‎metalwork‬ ‪#‎tollbros‬ ‪#‎estest‬

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Example of a large country master light wood floor and beige floor bedroom design in Los Angeles with white walls and no fireplace

This walk through Master Dressing room has multiple storage areas, from pull down rods for higher hanging clothes, organized sock storage, double laundry hampers and swing out ironing board. The large mirrored door swings open to reveal costume jewelry storage. This was part of a very large remodel, the dressing room connects to the project Master Bathroom floating wall and Master with Sitting Room.

Contemporary style house kitchen re-model. Home owner loves to entertain and wanted to connect the kitchen to the family room, so we introduced a bar area with a second prep sink.

This was another very cool project we were excited to be a part of! Our role in this Toll Bros. model home was to build the ‪#‎custom‬ ceiling beam wraps. The project started with the designers planning to use a laminate metal product, and ended up with real 1/8" aged (via patina) ‪#‎steel‬ beams bent to our specifications as seen in these pics! ‪#‎anoriginal‬ ‪#‎metalwork‬ ‪#‎tollbros‬ ‪#‎estest‬

The Brumby® Jumbo rocking chair is believed to be the oldest product in Georgia still in production. Brumby® Rockers are handcrafted to the same specifications as the originally designed 19th century models and offer unequalled craftsmanship, quality, comfort and durability. Designed to withstand drastic changes in humidity and temperature, Brumby® Rockers are ideal for porches in the summer and hearths in the winter. Brumby® Rockers grace famed homes including the Truman Balcony of the White House and luxury resorts around the globe.

This was another very cool project we were excited to be a part of! Our role in this Toll Bros. model home was to build the ‪#‎custom‬ ceiling beam wraps. The project started with the designers planning to use a laminate metal product, and ended up with real 1/8" aged (via patina) ‪#‎steel‬ beams bent to our specifications as seen in these pics! ‪#‎anoriginal‬ ‪#‎metalwork‬ ‪#‎tollbros‬ ‪#‎estest‬

This was another very cool project we were excited to be a part of! Our role in this Toll Bros. model home was to build the ‪#‎custom‬ ceiling beam wraps. The project started with the designers planning to use a laminate metal product, and ended up with real 1/8" aged (via patina) ‪#‎steel‬ beams bent to our specifications as seen in these pics! ‪#‎anoriginal‬ ‪#‎metalwork‬ ‪#‎tollbros‬ ‪#‎estest‬

Because not all wheelchair users have the same needs, the designer took specific measurements of the client in various positions in his power chair which has elevator capabilities. The height and depth of the cabinet toe-space was designed to accommodate the user relative to his arm length, torso height, and his specific power chair model. An extra wet prep area, also accessible, allows for multiple cooks to work together in the kitchen without getting in the way of one another. The couple feels at home in this kitchen yet, it’s not obvious that someone with physical limitations utilizes this space.

Lee Keiper
Freestanding bathtub - contemporary gray tile freestanding bathtub idea in San Francisco with dark wood cabinets, beige walls and a hinged shower door

Close-up product photograph of the door handle and latch area on the Duramax SideMate vinyl storage shed. This detail complements the exterior and side-yard views in the Durasheds product gallery. Check current model hardware and specifications before purchase. Contact Durasheds with your intended storage use and delivery ZIP code for product information.

The Brumby® Jumbo rocking chair is believed to be the oldest product in Georgia still in production. Brumby® Rockers are handcrafted to the same specifications as the originally designed 19th century models and offer unequalled craftsmanship, quality, comfort and durability. Designed to withstand drastic changes in humidity and temperature, Brumby® Rockers are ideal for porches in the summer and hearths in the winter. Brumby® Rockers grace famed homes including the Truman Balcony of the White House and luxury resorts around the globe.

Paul Despenas: After using the screened in porch for a few years the disadvantages outweighed the benefits. Great Idea, but after a few years too much work, too windy some days too hot other days. The only real good season was spring and fall. Midwest Construction converted this screened in space into an all season space to use 365 days per year. Midwest Construction to remove existing screen panels and haul away. Supply and installed Oasis All Season Model 2600 walls systems with high performance Cardinal Glass system engineered specifically for Joyce Manufacturing. Clean up and haul away all construction debris. All permits pulled and previous footings meet engineering codes for city specifications.

Paul Despenas: After using the screened in porch for a few years the disadvantages outweighed the benefits. Great Idea, but after a few years too much work, too windy some days too hot other days. The only real good season was spring and fall. Midwest Construction converted this screened in space into an all season space to use 365 days per year. Midwest Construction to remove existing screen panels and haul away. Supply and installed Oasis All Season Model 2600 walls systems with high performance Cardinal Glass system engineered specifically for Joyce Manufacturing. Clean up and haul away all construction debris. All permits pulled and previous footings meet engineering codes for city specifications.

Photography by Gillian Jackson
Transitional eat-in kitchen photo in Toronto with a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, quartz countertops, white backsplash, ceramic backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island