Kitchen Upgrade
Inspiration for a mid-sized galley vinyl floor and beige floor eat-in kitchen remodel in Atlanta with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, an island and white countertops

Open Floorplan Top Floor Corner with parking near PATH. Beautifully upgraded penthouse 2Br/2Ba with a desirable downtown location just steps from PATH and Ferry. Corner top floor home with lots of light and large living space. Newly refinished hardwood floors, gas fireplace, True Chef's kitchen with vented hood, glass tile backsplash, wenge wood island w/built-in wine cooler, s/s appliances all less than 5yrs old, side-by-side front load W/D, Oversized master suite w/California Closets and ensuite bath with jacuzzi tub, covered parking spot and storage unit included.

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional partial sun side yard driveway in Charlotte for summer.

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Example of a trendy kitchen design in Baltimore with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, gray cabinets, quartz countertops, gray backsplash, mosaic tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and white countertops

The client moved into this space with a pair of high-end speakers he had from his last house. The built-ins were already there in his new family room. No other speaker which could fit on those shelves was going to be any better, or even as good, as the speakers he already owned--not without spending many thousands of dollars. It made sense to modify the built-ins to better fit the existing speakers. This photo shows the built-ins after that modification. Another photo shows the speaker and the shelves before the modification. An upgradeable TV and audio system, commensurate in quality to the speakers, was provided by DH Audio and Home Theater. The system is upgradeable by both software updates and by virtue of its NAD Master Series surround sound processor which uses a design much like a PC tower with its removable card slots. New technologies (4k video, MQA) have already come along since the introduction of this surround processor for which the owner can buy and or upgrade the removable cards. This cabinet is also the heart of a Bluesound wireless and expandable multi-room music system that the customer favored for its superior sound quality (e.g. over Sonos). Ease-of-use was also a must, so DH Audio & Home Theater custom programmed a remote so that one button press is all that's required to call up Fios HD TV, Netflix, Blu-ray discs, family photos and video, or music.

Adjustable shelves, 6" or 9" deep, with a range of clip capabilities make this Decora utility cabinet a kitchen storage and organization game changer. Upgrade your space and enjoy the convenience.

Upgrade and renovation from separate pieces to a complete patio.
Elegant backyard brick patio fountain photo in Cincinnati

Brand new custom aluminum soffit, fascia, eavestrough and frieze board were installed to eliminate future damage from ice damming. These custom upgrades are low maintenance and never need to be repainted.

Before, the dreaded carpet wrap over.... Portland Stair Company
Large mid-century modern wooden l-shaped wood railing staircase photo in Portland with painted risers

This renovated brick rowhome in Boston’s South End offers a modern aesthetic within a historic structure, creative use of space, exceptional thermal comfort, a reduced carbon footprint, and a passive stream of income. DESIGN PRIORITIES. The goals for the project were clear - design the primary unit to accommodate the family’s modern lifestyle, rework the layout to create a desirable rental unit, improve thermal comfort and introduce a modern aesthetic. We designed the street-level entry as a shared entrance for both the primary and rental unit. The family uses it as their everyday entrance - we planned for bike storage and an open mudroom with bench and shoe storage to facilitate the change from shoes to slippers or bare feet as they enter their home. On the main level, we expanded the kitchen into the dining room to create an eat-in space with generous counter space and storage, as well as a comfortable connection to the living space. The second floor serves as master suite for the couple - a bedroom with a walk-in-closet and ensuite bathroom, and an adjacent study, with refinished original pumpkin pine floors. The upper floor, aside from a guest bedroom, is the child's domain with interconnected spaces for sleeping, work and play. In the play space, which can be separated from the work space with new translucent sliding doors, we incorporated recreational features inspired by adventurous and competitive television shows, at their son’s request. MODERN MEETS TRADITIONAL. We left the historic front facade of the building largely unchanged - the security bars were removed from the windows and the single pane windows were replaced with higher performing historic replicas. We designed the interior and rear facade with a vision of warm modernism, weaving in the notable period features. Each element was either restored or reinterpreted to blend with the modern aesthetic. The detailed ceiling in the living space, for example, has a new matte monochromatic finish, and the wood stairs are covered in a dark grey floor paint, whereas the mahogany doors were simply refinished. New wide plank wood flooring with a neutral finish, floor-to-ceiling casework, and bold splashes of color in wall paint and tile, and oversized high-performance windows (on the rear facade) round out the modern aesthetic. RENTAL INCOME. The existing rowhome was zoned for a 2-family dwelling but included an undesirable, single-floor studio apartment at the garden level with low ceiling heights and questionable emergency egress. In order to increase the quality and quantity of space in the rental unit, we reimagined it as a two-floor, 1 or 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom apartment with a modern aesthetic, increased ceiling height on the lowest level and provided an in-unit washer/dryer. The apartment was listed with Jackie O'Connor Real Estate and rented immediately, providing the owners with a source of passive income. ENCLOSURE WITH BENEFITS. The homeowners sought a minimal carbon footprint, enabled by their urban location and lifestyle decisions, paired with the benefits of a high-performance home. The extent of the renovation allowed us to implement a deep energy retrofit (DER) to address air tightness, insulation, and high-performance windows. The historic front facade is insulated from the interior, while the rear facade is insulated on the exterior. Together with these building enclosure improvements, we designed an HVAC system comprised of continuous fresh air ventilation, and an efficient, all-electric heating and cooling system to decouple the house from natural gas. This strategy provides optimal thermal comfort and indoor air quality, improved acoustic isolation from street noise and neighbors, as well as a further reduced carbon footprint. We also took measures to prepare the roof for future solar panels, for when the South End neighborhood’s aging electrical infrastructure is upgraded to allow them. URBAN LIVING. The desirable neighborhood location allows the both the homeowners and tenant to walk, bike, and use public transportation to access the city, while each charging their respective plug-in electric cars behind the building to travel greater distances. OVERALL. The understated rowhouse is now ready for another century of urban living, offering the owners comfort and convenience as they live life as an expression of their values. Photography Eric Roth Photo

Kitchen Upgrade
Eat-in kitchen - mid-sized galley vinyl floor and beige floor eat-in kitchen idea in Atlanta with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, an island and white countertops

Upgraded kitchen received new life with gorgeous light fixtures and feminine touches throughout.
Small minimalist galley gray floor eat-in kitchen photo in Raleigh with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, gray cabinets, granite countertops, white backsplash, ceramic backsplash, stainless steel appliances, no island and multicolored countertops

Upgraded kitchen received new life with gorgeous light fixtures and feminine touches throughout.
Example of a small minimalist galley gray floor eat-in kitchen design in Raleigh with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, gray cabinets, granite countertops, white backsplash, ceramic backsplash, stainless steel appliances, no island and multicolored countertops

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Patio - contemporary patio idea in Austin

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional full sun front yard concrete paver formal garden in Charlotte for summer.

Photography by Jon Coolidge.
Powder room - contemporary powder room idea in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, a one-piece toilet, an undermount sink, gray walls and dark wood cabinets

Example of a farmhouse living room design in Charlotte

interior staircase upgrade. Stairway upgrade. Wood handrail. New Carpet. Carpet staircase. Changed from two level walk way to one level walk way in front of the staircase.