Custom Cabinets and A/V built-in to match adjacent kitchen cabinets. Family Room was reoriented so the TV could also be viewed from the kitchen, and a large unused brick fireplace was removed to give more useable space. photo by Holly Lepere

Better way to get to the pool and a nice sitting /BBQ area is now useable. Moisture Shield with Aluminum rail.

Small useable backyard for a townhouse, with no-maintenance patio and artificial grass.
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This client wanted a welcoming walk down to their home, and to create a useable level space. A large retaining wall provides a flat area for gathering around the fire pit. Shade-loving plants and a mix of rock and mulch provides interest to the rest of the yard.

Plenty of useable work space on the granite countertops, under counter lighting

Formerly a galley style with L-Shaped peninsula - redesigned with island, bar seating and useable prep space.
Small eclectic galley dark wood floor and brown floor eat-in kitchen photo in Jackson with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite countertops, red backsplash, brick backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and white countertops

After the transformation took place, about 6 months later. The yard was divided into different rooms for different uses. Raised redwood planter boxes were used for veggies and herbs to grow. A vine is being trained to go over the arbor and Callistemon 'Slim' will fill in the "wall" to divide the space. The arbor ushers you into the backyard entertaining area with a sail cloth "ceiling" to block the harsh sun.

More useable space from wall to wall, replacing a deck.
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This modern home, near Cedar Lake, built in 1900, was originally a corner store. A massive conversion transformed the home into a spacious, multi-level residence in the 1990’s. However, the home’s lot was unusually steep and overgrown with vegetation. In addition, there were concerns about soil erosion and water intrusion to the house. The homeowners wanted to resolve these issues and create a much more useable outdoor area for family and pets. Castle, in conjunction with Field Outdoor Spaces, designed and built a large deck area in the back yard of the home, which includes a detached screen porch and a bar & grill area under a cedar pergola. The previous, small deck was demolished and the sliding door replaced with a window. A new glass sliding door was inserted along a perpendicular wall to connect the home’s interior kitchen to the backyard oasis. The screen house doors are made from six custom screen panels, attached to a top mount, soft-close track. Inside the screen porch, a patio heater allows the family to enjoy this space much of the year. Concrete was the material chosen for the outdoor countertops, to ensure it lasts several years in Minnesota’s always-changing climate. Trex decking was used throughout, along with red cedar porch, pergola and privacy lattice detailing. The front entry of the home was also updated to include a large, open porch with access to the newly landscaped yard. Cable railings from Loftus Iron add to the contemporary style of the home, including a gate feature at the top of the front steps to contain the family pets when they’re let out into the yard. Tour this project in person, September 28 – 29, during the 2019 Castle Home Tour!

Beautiful useable bar area on the back deck. Perfect for parties or gatherings of any kind! We Thoroughly enjoyed doing this job.
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A white painted wood walk-in closet featuring dazzling built-in displays highlights jewelry, handbags, and shoes with a glass island countertop, custom velvet-lined trays, and LED accents. Floor-to-ceiling cabinetry utilizes every square inch of useable wall space in style.

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Modern kitchen with dark base cabinets from the Aran Cucine Erika collection in Fenix Doha Lead with integrated c-channel handle. Wall cabinets in matte white with vertical opening. Custom built-in breakfast table. Silestone quartz countertop in Carbono. Range and dishwasher from Miele. Range hood from FuturoFuturo.

The site slopes down sharply. Prior to the creation of this courtyard, the owners had scarcely any useable outdoor space at the rear of their house.
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Before shot of existing wall created for playhouse area no longer being used. The after pictures show the transformation of the space to a useable outdoor entertainment area for all ages

Custom designed elevator with glass walls and ceiling is the center of the stairwell serving four floors. The lowest level provides service to the wine cellar , the upper landing overlooks the hills of Williamson County and the infinity pool in the yard.